In Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates meet beneath the North Island, leading to slow slip events (SSEs) — gradual, silent earthquakes that release stress over weeks to months. These SSEs are part of the normal behaviour of our subduction zone, occurring at predictable intervals. While undetectable by humans, they are monitored […]
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Kimberley Maxwell is a marine researcher whose work delves into the complexities of New Zealand’s coastal ecosystems. With a background in zoology and marine biology, she has contributed to various studies on marine life, including the impacts of environmental changes on marine species. Maxwell’s research not only enhances our understanding of marine biodiversity but also […]
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Point England School in Tāmaki Makaurau partnered with Ngāti Pāoa to create a unique learning experience by raising longfin eels (tuna kuwharuwharu) in a custom-built tank. Over three terms, students observed the eels’ growth and behaviour, monitored water quality, and participated in their release back into the Tāmaki Estuary. This project provided an engaging context […]
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Dr. Simon Hills (Ngāti Porou) is an evolutionary biologist whose research integrates genomics, ecology, and mātauranga Māori to understand biodiversity and inform conservation efforts. His PhD at Massey University analysed the evolution of New Zealand’s endemic marine snails using DNA and fossil data, providing insights into species adaptation and climate change responses. Dr. Hills has […]
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What if environmental education could do more than just inform—what if it could inspire real-world action? This PDF introduces the Action Competence Approach, a forward-thinking model that argues environmental learning should empower students to understand problems deeply, connect classroom theory with societal issues, and develop the skills and confidence to act meaningfully in a democracy. […]
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, iQualify for Schools offered free access to its online learning resources until the end of April 2020. These resources included achievement standards, unit standards, and careers education materials, designed to support blended learning in schools. While iQualify did not assess student work, it provided tools for teachers to monitor […]
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Chris Duggan’s Churchill Fellowship report investigates innovative approaches to science education in primary schools, focusing on enhancing student engagement and fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. The report examines various teaching strategies and curricula that have been successful in making science more accessible and interesting for young learners. By analyzing these methods, Duggan aims […]
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Nona Hohepa-Taute is a civil and environmental engineer dedicated to integrating Māori values into geothermal engineering. His research focuses on developing frameworks that incorporate social, environmental, and cultural impacts into engineering assessments, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional Māori knowledge and modern engineering practices. Through community-based research and wānanga with iwi and hapū in […]
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Could you imagine crafting breathable air on the Red Planet? This article pulls back the curtain on MOXIE—the groundbreaking, toaster-sized experiment aboard NASA’s Perseverance rover that’s turning Martian CO₂ into oxygen using solid oxide electrolysis. It walks you through the clever filtration, compression, heating, and electrochemical steps that make atmospheric transformation possible, all while spotlighting […]
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