Mahuru/September 2008

New Zealand International Film Festivals 2008
Rāpare 10 Hōngongoi 2008 – Rāapa 26 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2008
Check out the website to find dates and films for each region.
New Zealand
festival@nzff.co.nz
+64 4 385 – 0162
+64 4 801 – 7304 (fax)
http://www.nzff.co.nz/home

Waiata and Poi
Rāhina 1 Mahuru 2008
Target group: Early childhood teachers. This workshop will provide an opportunity for teachers to increase their understanding and knowledge of traditional waiata, waiata ringaringa, tititorea and games. Facilitated by: Paula Ormsby.
Time: 10am–4pm, Cost: $185.
Hamilton Central Baptist Church Complex 33, Charlemont St
kohia@auckland.ac.nz
(09) 623 8977
(09) 623 8979 (fax)

Seventh Edition of the Professional Development for Spanish Teachers in New Zealand
Rātū 2 Mahuru 2008
This proposal has been promoted by the Spanish Ministry of Education through its Education Office in Canberra and it has the support of the New Zealand Ministry of Education through ILANZ, International Languages Aotearoa New Zealand and the Universities of Auckland and Canterbury. Primary, intermediate, and secondary teachers are invited to attend these workshops presented by the Spanish Advisers from New Zealand and Australia and guests. The programme will cater for all levels of Spanish–speaking competence, and include classroom resources, teaching methodologies, and cultural knowledge. Visit the website for more information, and application and grant forms.
The University of Auckland – Architecture Lecture Room 5 – 26 Symonds Street
Rosa–María Pérez
rosam.perez@mec.es
http://www.mec.es/exterior/nz/es/cursos/2008/cursos.sht
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Maori Creation Stories
Rātū 2 Mahuru 2008
Target group: Early childhood and primary teachers of Y0–2 students. Come to a day filled with Maori creation stories that you can implement into your centre through the medium of story telling, magnetic stories, drama and waiata (songs). Facilitated by: Paula Ormsby. Time: 10am–4 pm,
Cost: $185
Hamilton Central Baptist Church Complex 33, Charlemont St
kohia@auckland.ac.nz
(09) 623 8977
(09) 623 8979 (fax)

Seventh Edition of the Professional Development for Spanish Teachers in New Zealand
Rāpare 4 Mahuru 2008
This proposal has been promoted by the Spanish Ministry of Education through its Education Office in Canberra and it has the support of the New Zealand Ministry of Education through ILANZ, International Languages Aotearoa New Zealand and the Universities of Auckland and Canterbury. Primary, intermediate, and secondary teachers are invited to attend these workshops presented by the Spanish Advisers from New Zealand and Australia and guests. The programme will cater for all levels of Spanish–speaking competence, and include classroom resources, teaching methodologies, and cultural knowledge. Visit the website for more information, and application and grant forms.
Christchurch: University of Canterbury – Commerce Building – Room 101
Rosa–María Pérez
rosam.perez@mec.es
http://www.mec.es/exterior/nz/es/cursos/2008/cursos.sht
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Tautawhi Ltd Nga Taonga – Practical Maori Workshops
Rāhoroi 6 Mahuru 2008
Nau mai, haere mai! Develop your skills in a Maori setting with experienced, approachable facilitators. Workshops involve learning about and making quality poi, korowai for the “dress – ups”, harakeke, waiata, taonga puoro – Mâori musical instruments and Te Reo Mâori. Time: 8.30am–4.30pm
Registration fee: $185 (incl GST) – 3 workshops, morning tea and lunch and all required materials. To register contact:







Te Whare o Mihi Winiata, Hillmorton High School, Tankerville Rd, Christchurch.
Milton Rauhihi
tautawhi@xtra.co.nz
(06) 356 8366 or (027) 256 8366

Maori Creation Stories
Rāhina 8 Mahuru 2008
Target group: Early childhood and primary teachers of Y0–2 students. Come to a day filled with Maori creation stories that you can implement into your centre through the medium of story telling, magnetic stories, drama and waiata (songs). Facilitated by: Paula Ormsby. Time: 9.30am–3.30pm.
Cost: Members $210, non – members $230.
Netball North Harbour, 44 Northcote Rd, Takapuna
kohia@auckland.ac.nz
(09) 623 8977
(09) 623 8979 (fax)

Waiata and Poi
Rātū 9 Mahuru 2008
Target group: Early childhood teachers. This workshop will provide an opportunity for teachers to increase their understanding and knowledge of traditional waiata, waiata ringaringa, tititorea and games. Facilitated by: Paula Ormsby. Time: 9.30am–3/30pm. Cost: Members $210, non – members $230.
Netball North Harbour, 44 Northcote Rd, Takapuna
kohia@auckland.ac.nz
(09) 623 8977
(09) 623 8979 (fax)

Ngā Manu Kōrero: National Competition
Rātū 23 Mahuru 2008 – Rāpare 25 Mahuru 2008
The National Māori Speech Competition for New Zealand Secondary School students is now in it's 43rd year. For registration, contact details and more information about the 2008 contest, vistit the website.
Energy Events Centre, Government Gardens, Rotorua.
http://www.nmk.org.nz/