The New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) has launched a new study to understand the motivations and decisions of kaiako across all career stages.
The New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE) has launched its 2026 derived grade papers for Level 1 Science. Here is how your school can access these essential teaching resources.
Jim Critchley is an Earth and Space Science educator who thrives on creating those chance encounters that open doors for students. Whether it’s connecting learners with industry, organising field trips that make science tangible, or guiding rangatahi to think critically in an information-rich world, Jim’s teaching is about sparking curiosity and showing how science and technology evolve together.
Introducing Whaea Tania Jackson, a secondary school kaiako of science and te reo Māori, and an emerging curriculum leader in kaupapa Māori. Her mahi spans both the classroom and the wider community, where she plays a pivotal role in the Tauranga Moana Māori Teachers’ Association.
Freshwater ecologist Yvonne Taura (Ngāiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Uenuku, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) didn’t always see herself in science. Now her mahi is reshaping how kaiako, kairangahau, and communities think about wetlands, mātauranga Māori, and the purpose of science education in Aotearoa.
Marine scientist Lizzie Thompson is exploring how marine ecosystems recover after disruption. Find out how her work at Otāiti/Astrolabe Reef can support real-world science learning in your classroom—and what it’s really like to do fieldwork beneath the waves!
Juliet Linzmeier, a Master of Environmental Science student at Tauranga's Coastal Marine Field Station, is helping lay the groundwork for New Zealand’s emerging seaweed aquaculture industry.
Our first Scientist Highlight aims to broaden the scope of curriculum and NCEA with real-world research examples, as well as capture researcher perspectives of what led them into STEM careers.
[Resource Drop] CoastCraft is a world in Minecraft Education that teaches students about coastal erosion, flood resilience and climate adaptation. Set in a seaside town in Cornwall, UK, players protect against rising sea levels and extreme weather through decision making.
Sustainability Options has released a new podcast. In the first episode, Nik Gregg and Jo Wills, key figures behind Sustainability Options, delve into their important work in improving the quality of homes across the Bay of Plenty and beyond (Spotify)