There has been a lot of voting going on! Did you know that the Kārearea (New Zealand falcon) has recently been named New Zealand Bird of the Year?
Earlier, the “Chook Tree” was named New Zealand Tree of the Year, and the Velvet Worm was named New Zealand Bug of the Year.
Call for Speakers: Statistics Teachers’ Day 2025
Statistics Teachers’ Day is happening on Friday 5 December at the University of Auckland. This year’s theme is “Probably, Possibly, Potentially: Technology for Teaching”. Registrations for the day will open in November.
We’re looking for speakers to share practical ideas and classroom experiences on using technology to teach statistics. If you’ve got something to contribute, we’d love to hear from you!
Boost Your Career: 2026 Kalman Teacher Fellowships
Develop your leadership in Mathematics and Statistics teaching! Five prestigious Kalman Teacher Fellowships, each valued at $6000, are available for Auckland-region primary, intermediate, and secondary teachers. Study postgraduate mathematics or statistics education courses at the University of Auckland and receive up to $2000 for personal use, plus up to $4000 towards your course fees. Apply before 5 pm October 31.
