Talanoa Ako radio summer series
From Monday 4 January 2021, parents can tune in to Radio 531pi and the Pacific Media Network for the Talanoa Ako 5-episode radio summer series.
Each week, presenters will share some key back-to-school information to support parents with their children returning to school. The radio sessions will be delivered in 6 Pacific languages and English.
Radio frequencies
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Region |
Frequency |
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Auckland |
531 AM |
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Taupo |
104.0 FM |
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Hawke’s Bay |
103.9 FM |
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Taranaki |
103.6 FM |
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Manawatu |
103.4 FM |
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Wellington |
103.7 FM and 104.1 FM |
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Christchurch |
104.1 FM |
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Dunedin |
103.8 FM |
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Invercargill |
103.6 FM |
Parents can also watch the livestream of each session on the radio station’s Facebook pages:
PMN Cook Islands Facebook page
Programme schedule
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Week beginning 4 January 2021 |
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Session 1: Getting back into it! |
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Keep on learning, reading and counting during the break |
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Day |
Time and Station |
Language |
Primary Teacher |
Secondary Teacher |
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Monday |
8.20am – 8.50am |
English |
Karl Vasau |
Natalie Faitala |
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7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Cook Island |
Terangi Haurua |
Teokotai Tarai |
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Tuesday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Niue |
Mele Nemaia |
David Faitala |
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Wednesday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Tonga |
Susana Nofo’akifolau |
Alisi Tatafu |
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Thursday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Samoa |
Lanna Ali’ifa’alogo |
Tipalelupe Lalaosalafai Tuua Teacher |
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Friday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Fiji |
Amelia Tokalauvere |
Angela Maisiri |
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Saturday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Tuvalu |
Meli Kaveinga |
Atelaite Puafolau |
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Week beginning 11 January 2021 |
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Session 2: New Experiences |
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What to expect, preparation, attendance and engagement |
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Day |
Time |
Lanaguage |
Primary Teacher |
Secondary Teacher |
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Monday |
8.20am – 8.50am |
English |
Karl Vasau |
Natalie Faitala |
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7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Cook Island |
Terangi Haurua |
Teokotai Tarai |
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Tuesday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Niue |
Mele Nemaia |
David Faitala |
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Wednesday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Tonga |
Susana Nofo’akifolau |
Alisi Tatafu |
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Thursday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Samoa |
Lanna Ali’ifa’alogo |
Tipalelupe Lalaosalafai Tuua Teacher |
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Friday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Fiji |
Amelia Tokalauvere |
Angela Maisiri |
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Saturday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Tuvalu |
Meli Kaveinga |
Atelaite Puafolau |
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Week beginning 18 January 2021 |
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Session 3: Learning Support |
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What is it, how to access it, it is a normal service |
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Day |
Time |
Lanaguage |
Primary Teacher |
Secondary Teacher |
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Monday |
8.20am – 8.50am |
English |
Karl Vasau |
Natalie Faitala |
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7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Cook Island |
Terangi Haurua |
Teokotai Tarai |
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Tuesday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Niue |
Mele Nemaia |
David Faitala |
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Wednesday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Tonga |
Susana Nofo’akifolau |
Alisi Tatafu |
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Thursday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Samoa |
Lanna Ali’ifa’alogo |
Tipalelupe Lalaosalafai Tuua Teacher |
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Friday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Fiji |
Amelia Tokalauvere |
Angela Maisiri |
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Saturday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Tuvalu |
Meli Kaveinga |
Atelaite Puafolau |
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Week beginning 25 January 2021 |
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Session 4: Transitions |
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How to support your children through transitions and pathways |
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Day |
Time |
Lanaguage |
Primary Teacher |
Secondary Teacher |
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Monday |
8.20am – 8.50am |
English |
Karl Vasau |
Natalie Faitala |
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7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Cook Island |
Terangi Haurua |
Teokotai Tarai |
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Tuesday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Niue |
Mele Nemaia |
David Faitala |
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Wednesday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Tonga |
Susana Nofo’akifolau |
Alisi Tatafu |
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Thursday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Samoa |
Lanna Ali’ifa’alogo |
Tipalelupe Lalaosalafai Tuua Teacher |
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Friday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Fiji |
Amelia Tokalauvere |
Angela Maisiri |
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Saturday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Tuvalu |
Meli Kaveinga |
Atelaite Puafolau |
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Week beginning 1 February 2021 |
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Session 5: Talanoa Ako Programme |
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What is the programme, who is it for, how do I access? |
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Day |
Time |
Lanaguage |
Primary Teacher |
Secondary Teacher |
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Monday |
8.20am – 8.50am |
English |
Karl Vasau |
Natalie Faitala |
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|
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Cook Island |
Terangi Haurua |
Teokotai Tarai |
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Tuesday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Niue |
Mele Nemaia |
David Faitala |
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Wednesday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Tonga |
Susana Nofo’akifolau |
Alisi Tatafu |
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Thursday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Samoa |
Lanna Ali’ifa’alogo |
Tipalelupe Lalaosalafai Tuua Teacher |
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Friday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Fiji |
Amelia Tokalauvere |
Angela Maisiri |
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Saturday |
7.00pm – 7.30pm |
Tuvalu |
Meli Kaveinga |
Atelaite Puafolau |
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