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Talofa lava, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Bula vinaka, Namaste, Malo ni, Halo ola keta, Mauri, Fakatalofa atu and greetings.

Good morning. 

I’d like to acknowledge:

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, rau rangatira ma, tēnā koutou katoa.

I’m delighted to be here with you today. I would like to acknowledge the kaumātua for their welcome. 

I would also like to acknowledge the PPTA executive including your president Angela Roberts.

We are all here because we believe in improving the lives of young New Zealanders.

Every day I meet so many people who are passionate about education and the ability of our education system to improve the lives of young New Zealanders.

Tena Kotou, Tena Kotou, Tena Kotou Katoa, Talofa lava, Nihau

It is great to be here in the heart of South Auckland at Mangere Central School. It is also great to be here with our Prime Minister and Education Minister Hekia Parata who are both strong advocates of equality of opportunity in our education system. It is only through their belief in the importance of improving learning opportunities through technology that we are here today.

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Thank you for inviting me to speak at the opening of the 13th Australasian CEFPI conference.

I want to acknowledge that this is the first occasion that New Zealand has hosted the conference.

I would also like to acknowledge Conference Chair, Helen Anderson; CEFPI Australasia Chair Mark Trotter; CEFPI International President Irene Nigaglioni; and you the delegates.