Tātau, Tatau Making it count
Sharing knowledge and encouraging student voice
The Making it Count theme is all about student voice and taking action. We have provided some initial resources and will add to these during 2026.
A note from our translator, Jordan, on the name Tātau, Tatau:
The heading ‘Tātau, Tatau’ is a play on the original Māori phrase “Tātau, Tātau” which would be used to encourage people to share what they have with each other. The difference in this phrase is that there is no macron above the second ‘Tatau’ which connects to the Māori word for ‘count’. The phrase is thus connected with the idea of inputting, capturing, and sharing data.
Resources - Tatau (count)
Use the resources below to understand your context, and gather knowledge about your kura or community.
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Te haerenga o ngā Tamariki Counting our trips
Use our online data collection tool, Te Haerenga o ngā Tamariki, to record how tamariki travel. Includes user guide and classroom ideas. -
Te ine i ō tātou tukuwaro Counting our carbon emissions
The second lesson in the Climate series that measures carbon dioxide emissions in a way that makes sense to a student's everyday travel. Raise awareness of the carbon we create and what changes we can make. -
Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao Science Learning Hub open_in_new
Drive it Down! – Interactive tool explaining the carbon cycle and climate change concepts and a context for learning (teacher PLD - link at end of page). -
NZAEE Compost Calculations: Algebra and Measurement in Action open_in_new
Written by Annelies Judson, a trained teacher with a passion for maths and science.
This Spotlight is part of a series highlighting environmental contexts for mathematics and statistics learning in Aotearoa primary and intermediate schools.
Resources - Tātau (us)
Use the resources below to encourage student voice and inspire action that meets your community needs.
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Bikes in Schools
Bikes in Schools is a programme to allow students equal access to bikes and tracks in the school setting so everyone can experience the benefits of cycling. -
Auckland Transport On the go!
Auckland Transport has created six exciting lessons for years 7-8.
Ākonga will learn about climate change, road safety, and active travel. -
He Whakaoreore Roro Movin'Minds
Year 4-8 students create a mini-movie or slideshow to persuade their peers about the benefits of active travel for themselves, their neighbourhood and the planet.
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Kaiārahi Paihikara Bike Mentors
This programme from 2018 aimed to create confident young cycling leaders who are keen and able to encourage or support their peers to try cycling for fun or transport.
Supporting Resources
Further resources to help your ākonga take action or find inspiration.
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Te haerenga ki te kura Getting to school
Visit this theme to create student led activities that encourage active travel through projects such as Walking Pou, Park and Stride and Walking School Bus. -
Āhuarangi Climate
Even the smallest actions taken at school can contribute to global impacts on climate.
Visit our Climate theme for Teacher PLD and inspirational stories.