Te Rito Maioha ECNZ - Palmerston North - Papaioea

Congrats Conner. Kia pai tō mahi.

Congratulations to Conner Jensen, winner of the Teaching Support Excellence Award for 2026!

Conner works as Teaching Support at Linton Camp Early Learning while studying towards his ECE degree at Te Rito Maioha. This year he's shown incredible growth - stepping up with confidence, taking on more responsibility, and staying focused on his studies as he works towards becoming a fully qualified teacher.

He's generous in sharing his growing knowledge, and every day he brings positivity, care, and a great sense of humour that makes such a difference for tamariki and colleagues alike. Conner asks thoughtful questions, seeks feedback, and is always striving to do his best. It’s amazing to see!

For our Pasifika tauira:

Join us for Session Three of Online Bure on Thursday 20th of August at 7.00pm. Our second to last session for the year!

An opportunity to connect and fellowship with other Pasifika fanau from across the motu. We will have a virtual celebration of Tongan Language Week! The 2026 theme for Tonga Language Week is Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our music is a vital strand of our Tongan culture.

Part of the session with cover navigating PMA, Gen AI and APA7 referencing. Our wonderful Pasifika kaiako will be online to offer any other support with your studies.

When: Thursday 20th of August at 7.00pm

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Join us, we would love to see you. Bring your best MMT vibes to celebrate Lea Faka-Tonga in Aotearoa! Tue, tue, tue!

Meitaki,

Did you know, we have a dedicated page for our Whanganui and Taranaki whanau?

Follow today!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591910756144

Te Rito Maioha ECNZ Satellite: Whanganui and Taranaki Te Rito Maioha specialises in early childhood teacher education, offering a range of diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes. Welcome to a one stop spot for information and support pertaining to the Whanganui and Taranaki region. Mauri ora!

Most people think the debate about early childhood education is about funding. It isn't. The real debate is about purpose.

Is ECE primarily there to support workforce participation?

Or is it one of the country's most important public investments?

How we answer that question determines everything that follows, from teacher qualifications to ratios, funding and quality.

Our latest State of the Sector article explores why one idea could shape the future of early childhood education in Aotearoa.

www.ecnz.ac.nz/articles/news/The-Hidden-Theory-Shaping-Early-Childhood-Education

To read all the articles:
https://www.ecnz.ac.nz/state-of-the-sector

Submissions due end of next week.

Thinking about a career change. Scholarships for teacher training open soon.

Choose a career in teaching

Talofa lava, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Ia orana, Bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu. You are warmly invited to our Pasifika Fono. Join us to find out about study options and to connect with us. Use the QR code to register.

1996-2026 - 30 years and going strong!

Ākonga Māori starting study in 2027, here’s information about scholarships

Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial scholarships We offer scholarships for Māori who demonstrate their values align with those of the 28th Māori Battalion. Applications are now open.

One of our tauira has some text-books for sale. If you are interested, please dm us and we will connect you with the tauira.