
In this issue#
- Celebrating Pacific Excellence at the SPACPAC Canterbury Leader’s Breakfast and Youth Awards
- WERO Sailing Programme Reconnects rangatahi with Moana and Mana
- Virtual Reality Bridges Tuvaluan Identity and Innovation
- Reviving Ancestral Voices in Samoan Literature
- Education Updates and Tips for Parents and Families
- Pacific Scholarships and Opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing Support
- Upcoming Pacific Events
- 2025 Term dates and school holidays
- Keeping up with Matavai!
What is Matavai#
Matavai is the Ministry’s dedicated newsletter for Pacific families, educators and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
This newsletter will provide monthly updates on key education priorities, regional events, success stories and opportunities for training and scholarships.
| Matavai issue | Publishing dates |
|---|---|
| Issue 8 | Friday 14 November |
| Issue 9 (final issue for 2025) | Friday 12 December |
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