From hunting fruit flies in university labs to leading science at Aorere College and being awarded the Prime Minister’s Te Puiaki Kaiwhakaako Pūtaiao Science Teacher Prize award in 2025, Dr Aidan Kiely’s journey into teaching has been shaped by a belief that science should feel relevant to every student. In this Q&A, Aidan reflects on hands-on learning, […]
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Despite growing awareness around diversity in STEM, engineering remains one of the most gender-imbalanced sectors in Aotearoa. Research shows that young women are more likely to pursue STEM pathways when they can see relatable role models and feel a sense of belonging in the field. In 2026, the Women in Engineering (WIE) Academy at the […]
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Our latest NZASE newsletter is out now, bringing together fresh classroom ideas, derived grade exams, student competitions and practical PLD opportunities for science educators across Aotearoa. Highlights include real-world science contexts, mātauranga Māori integration, and upcoming workshops to support the new curriculum.
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Please email Donna to register your interest before the meeting, which is happening at 6pm on Tuesday, 19 May.
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NZASE has produced derived grade exams for 2026 Level 1 Science – 91922 and 91923. These are available free of charge for NZASE member schools, and at $50 for both exams for non-member schools. Please email Donna to request or purchase. Access will be provided to one teacher per school. If you would like to check your NZASE membership, visit our website […]
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Our latest NZASE newsletter is out now, bringing together fresh classroom ideas, inspiring teacher stories, and practical PLD opportunities for science educators across Aotearoa. Highlights include real-world science contexts, mātauranga Māori integration, and upcoming workshops to support the new curriculum.
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Many thanks to the Rotoroa Island team for providing an overview of their EOTC opportunities. Rotoroa Island offers an immersive conservation learning visit focused on New Zealand’s unique native species and ecosystems. Guided experiences help students understand the importance of restoration, predator-free sanctuaries, and how water and land are connected on an island. Students explore […]
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Content provided by organisers: Fascination of Plants Day is a global initiative promoted by the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO), aimed at celebrating the wonders of the plant kingdom. Occurring every second year, 2026 marks the eighth international “Fascination of Plants Day”. Officially taking place on 18th May, however any event running from March to […]
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Our latest NZASE newsletter brings together inspiring stories and practical ideas, from real-world science contexts like agribusiness to approaches for embedding mātauranga Māori in the classroom. It also highlights upcoming PLD, resources, and opportunities to support teachers in delivering engaging, relevant science across Aotearoa.
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Charmaine Russell (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi) is a pūtaiao specialist based in Wainuiomata, supporting the normalisation of mātauranga Māori in science. In 2024, NZASE spoke to Charmaine while she was the first Māori female Head of Department of Science at Wainuiomata High School, and in this follow-up article, we catch up on her journey […]
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