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Sound Cards Kākano | Seed
A set of 27 sound cards, one for each of the graphemes in the Kākano phase of the Scope and Sequence.
Teachers can use the Ready to Read Phonics Plus Kākano Sound Cards to introduce sounds and letters to children as they read the Ready to Read Phonics Plus small books.
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The Matriarch's Tale
written and illustrated by Meshack Asare
"Once, somewhere in Africa, a small herd of elephants disappeared suddenly, without trace. It was a long time ago, but some people still remember this story. They believe that descendants from those elephants live among us."
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Connected 2022 Level 2 – Ki te hoe! | Let’s get going!
This Level 2 Connected resource explores themes of first arrivals in Aotearoa New Zealand, the naming of places, journeying by waka across the Pacific, and the cultivation of kūmara. It focuses on changes to the name of Tūranganui-a-Kiwa/Poverty Bay; on the skills, preparation, and knowledge needed to traverse the Pacific by waka; and on life in a papakāinga in the 1700s.
At times, Connected themes require the introduction of concepts that students at this curriculum level may not be able to fully understand. What matters at this stage is that students begin to develop understandings that they can grow over time.
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Tūranganui-a-Rua, Tūranganui-a-Maru, Tūranganui-a-Kiwa e!
by Walton Walker (Ngāti Porou)
In 2019, Poverty Bay, just outside Gisborne on the east coast of the North Island, officially changed its name to Tūranganui-a-Kiwa/Poverty Bay. The change was significant for local iwi, who had long campaigned to return the original name to honour Kiwa, one of the original Polynesian navigators to discover the area, and to better reflect the communities living there. This article explores the rich history behind the names of the area through arrival stories and the recent decision to use a dual name.
Journey of a Waka
This infographic explores how the tūpuna of Māori skilfully and deliberately navigated to Aotearoa New Zealand from East Polynesia over seven hundred years ago. It highlights who was on board the voyaging waka, their roles, how they survived the voyage, how they navigated, and what they brought with them.
Grow Big
by Paula Morris (Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Whātua); illustrations by Josh Morgan
This story gives readers a vivid picture of daily life in a northern kāinga in Te Ao Tawhito (the old world) around 1770. The story is told through the eyes of a child and is woven with details of traditional kūmara growing methods.
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Connected 2022 Level 3 – Ka ora kāinga rua | A new beginning
This Level 3 Connected resource explores themes of identity, migration, whakapapa, early settlements in Aotearoa New Zealand, and archaeology. It focuses on the reasons Moriori left Hawaiki, the landing sites of the waka Te Arawa in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the thriving early settlement established at the Wairau Bar.
At times, Connected themes require the introduction of concepts that students at this curriculum level may not be able to fully understand. What matters at this stage is that students begin to develop understandings that they can grow over time.
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Beyond the Reef
by Hokotehi Moriori Trust; illustrations by Laya Mutton-Rogers
This story recounts some of the reasons for Moriori migration from East Polynesia to Rēkohu/Chatham Islands. Based on Moriori oral histories handed down for hundreds of years, the story tells of Ri‘i and his family as they prepare to leave for the new lands. The piece reveals the seeds of the covenant of peace that Moriori would make after settling in Rēkohu.
The Waka Te Arawa in Aotearoa
by Mataia Keepa (Te Arawa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Rārua)
This infographic illustrates some of the landing sites of the waka Te Arawa in Aotearoa New Zealand. It outlines stories associated with each site and other places that were named by people on the waka. It also describes objects and taonga that were brought on the waka such as kūmara and taininihi.
Te Pokohiwi-o-Kupe: Aotearoa’s first settlement
An interview with Dr Peter Meihana (Rangitāne, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Apa, Ngāi Tahu) by Isaac Snoswell
Wairau Bar is one of the earliest settlement sites in Aotearoa New Zealand. Seven hundred years ago, it was home to at least two hundred people, serving as a hub for trade, celebrations, ceremony, and community. This interview with Dr Peter Meihana explores who lived there, when they arrived, where they came from, what the settlement was used for, and how we know this.
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Connected 2022 Level 4 – He māpihi maurea | A prized possession
This Level 4 Connected resource explores themes of economic opportunities, cultural redress through Treaty settlements, and mana taonga. It focuses on the cultural and economic significance of pounamu, locations and uses of stone resources in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the mana of a significant taonga pounamu, which is explored through a piece of historical fiction.
At times, Connected themes require the introduction of concepts that students at this curriculum level may not be able to fully understand. What matters at this stage is that students begin to develop understandings that they can grow over time.
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Trading Taonga: The Story of Pounamu
by Matthew Rout (Ngāi Tahu)
Pounamu is a taonga with deep spiritual significance to Māori. Its beauty, usefulness, and cultural significance made it a highly prized resource that was traded throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. This article explores the pounamu trade from the 1770s through to the present day, discussing the impact of colonisation on the trade of pounamu and how Ngāi Tahu regained kaitiakitanga of pounamu through the Treaty settlement process.
Kōhatu | Stone
This map provides information on significant trade routes in Aotearoa New Zealand, including materials that were traded, where they originated, and the locations of major trading centres.
When the Red Man Came
by Ben Brown (Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Koroki); illustrations by Joseph Qiu
This fictional story is told from the perspective of a kuia as she waits for “The Red Man” to arrive at her kainga. She hopes to seek lasting peace with him through the gift of a precious pounamu. The piece explores the significance of pounamu from a te ao Māori perspective, and includes an explanation of the true events surrounding the story, which is set after the battle of Hīngakākā.
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Tūranganui-a-Rua, Tūranganui-a-Maru, Tūranganui-a-Kiwa e!
by Walton Walker (Ngāti Porou)
In 2019, Poverty Bay, just outside Gisborne on the east coast of the North Island, officially changed its name to Tūranganui-a-Kiwa/Poverty Bay. The change was significant for local iwi, who had long campaigned to return the original name to honour Kiwa, one of the original Polynesian navigators to discover the area, and to better reflect the communities living there. This article explores the rich history behind the names of the area through arrival stories and the recent decision to use a dual name.
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Journey of a Waka
This infographic explores how the tūpuna of Māori skilfully and deliberately navigated to Aotearoa New Zealand from East Polynesia over seven hundred years ago. It highlights who was on board the voyaging waka, their roles, how they survived the voyage, how they navigated, and what they brought with them.
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Grow Big
by Paula Morris (Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Whātua); illustrations by Josh Morgan
This story gives readers a vivid picture of daily life in a northern kāinga in Te Ao Tawhito (the old world) around 1770. The story is told through the eyes of a child and is woven with details of traditional kūmara growing methods.
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Beyond the Reef
by Hokotehi Moriori Trust; illustrations by Laya Mutton-Rogers
This story recounts some of the reasons for Moriori migration from East Polynesia to Rēkohu/Chatham Islands. Based on Moriori oral histories handed down for hundreds of years, the story tells of Ri‘i and his family as they prepare to leave for the new lands. The piece reveals the seeds of the covenant of peace that Moriori would make after settling in Rēkohu.
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The Waka Te Arawa in Aotearoa
by Mataia Keepa (Te Arawa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Rārua)
This infographic illustrates some of the landing sites of the waka Te Arawa in Aotearoa New Zealand. It outlines stories associated with each site and other places that were named by people on the waka. It also describes objects and taonga that were brought on the waka such as kūmara and taininihi.
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