Insights From Whānau - supporting your child's learning journey

Meet Maria Mitimeti

Maria shares how her family supports her child’s learning journey at home. From reading and singing together to everyday conversations in Vagahau Niue, Maria shows how language and culture can be woven into daily routines to strengthen learning and identity. Her story is a beautiful reminder that when families nurture language at home, they are passing on pride, confidence and belonging to the next generation.

Watch the interview with Maria Mitimeti | Youtube.

Meet Aleta and Faleika Aleta

Proud Tokelauan parents Aleta and Faleika share how they empower, support and encourage their children’s learning journeys. From limiting screen time to prioritising parent–teacher meetings and school events, they show that learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door, it continues at home with family at the heart.

Watch the interview with Aleta and Faleika Aleta | Youtube.

Meet Rubi-Lin Kita-Mokalei

Rubi-Lin, a proud Niuean mother shares how she empowers her child’s learning journey both at home and at school. Through simple but powerful talanoa, Rubi-Lin talks about the important questions she asks her child to check in on how they’re feeling, support their confidence and make sure they feel comfortable at school. 

Watch the interview with Rubi-Lin Kita-Mokalei | Youtube.