Making science fun and accessible
1 June 2023

This year’s winner of the Prime Minister’s Te Puiaki Kaiwhakaako Pūtaiao Science Teacher prize, Doug Walker, has a passion for making science more accessible.
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1 June 2023
This year’s winner of the Prime Minister’s Te Puiaki Kaiwhakaako Pūtaiao Science Teacher prize, Doug Walker, has a passion for making science more accessible.
20 April 2023
A team of New Zealand scientists has won a prestigious international award for their vast library of hands-on, bilingual science resource kits.
30 March 2023
In late January, Auckland experienced the most severe recorded rainstorm in its history.
30 March 2023
Aorere College is merging STEM education and sustainability to get ākonga out of the classroom and learn how they make a positive difference
30 March 2023
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Kawakawa Mai Tawhiti is forging a path for ākonga to pursue careers in STEM, particularly in robotics and engineering.
2 February 2023
A marine biology programme that takes a deep dive into some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environments is inspiring a love of science for some Y7–8 ākonga
31 August 2022
Prime Minister’s Te Puiaki Kaiwhakaaho Putaiao Science Teacher’s Prize winner Bianca Woyak has a passion for teaching environmental science
30 June 2022
Primary school kaiako are using a new STEM programme as a conduit for engaging learning opportunities across the school term
30 June 2022
The New Zealand Space Agency’s ‘Design a Satellite Mission’ writing competition challenges students to think creatively about ways to fight climate change.
20 May 2022
Tamaiti in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland early learning centres have been exploring astronomy and cooking within a framework of ancient Samoan wisdom