Place names tell us where we are and where we might want to go. On maps they help us find our way around. But place names are also important landmarks of the history, culture and identity of our nation and the communities within it. Before Māori language was written down, tapa whenua helped to record history and define relationships between people and the land. These place names tell stories of creation myths, ancestors, explorers, notable events, as well as describe landscape features and identify resources.

Travel online with LEARNZ to:

• discover the stories and reasons behind Ngāi Tahu place naming throughout this area
• explore the connection of people to special places and environments
• inquire into how place names represent the story of settlement by a range of people in Aotearoa New Zealand
• consider the importance of place names and their stories being handed down, retained and restored
• inquire into the significance and stories behind place names in your own rohe.

Watch the video here:  https://www.learnz.org.nz/mapmywaahi221

Kā Huru Manu, The Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project, uses the latest Geographical Information System (GIS) technology to record and map our Ngāi Tahu stories and place names onto a virtual landscape for future generations.  The online, digital Ngāi Tahu Atlas includes over 1,000 traditional Māori place names that have been fully referenced from whānau manuscripts, published books, 19th century maps, newspaper articles, and a vast array of unpublished material. The atlas also includes information about ara tawhito (traditional travel routes), Native Reserves and other original Māori land allocations such as the SINA and half-cast crown grants. The website tells the story behind the project and celebrates the people who have been involved.

www.kahurumanu.co.nz 

The Ministries of Education and Health have produced Healthy Food and Drink Toolkits – for Early Learning Services and for schools, both in English and Te Reo.  These resources provide practical guidance for enhancing healthy food and drink policies, events and fundraisers, information to share with whānau, snippets for newsletters and social media, along with a range of resources for canteens including menu ideas. To find out more, download the resources and talk with your WAVE facilitator who can work with your ECE or school as you use these toolkits.

Healthy Food and Drink Toolkit - Early Learning Services

He Kete Rauemi Kai Hauora mā ngā - Ratonga Mātauranga Kōhungahunga

Healthy Food and Drink Toolkit - Schools

He Kete Rauemi Kai Hauora mā ngā - Kura

Evaluation of the Toothbrush Pilot Programme

This evaluation captures the initial experiences of the kaiako, tamariki and whānau participating in the Te Hā o Aoraki.

Evaluation:  Evaluating the Toothbrushing Pilot Programme - Te Hā o Aoraki - Arowhenua Māori School

Info graphic: Evaluation Summary

Media Article:  Toothbrushing pilot a success at Arowhenua Māori School

Toothbrushing Guidelines

Te Hā o Aoraki - The Breath of Aoraki, South Canterbury Toothbrushing Programme, is currently being offered to a selection of ECE and schools in South Canterbury.  For all other ECE and schools who would like to start their own toothbrushing programme see the following guidelines. 

Download: Toothbrushing Guidelines

WAVE has introduced a new Links & Downloads section which is for kaiako to access various guides, toolkits, websites and programmes to assist your ECE and school in promoting healthy choices and lifestyles and to enable you to incorporate these programmes into your curriculum.

If you need further assistance or more information on these toolkits and programmes, please contact your WAVE Facilitator.

We have also included links as to where you can purchase some of our resources if you wish to do so.

Go to our Links & Downloads section.

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