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THE BRIEFING

A weekly briefing on science education across Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Conservation monitoring device on a tree with volunteers working in native forest, highlighting environmental science resources in the Bay Science Newsletter.

Issue #5

08/03/2026

Issue No. 5 of the Bay Science Newsletter shares the latest science education updates, opportunities, and developments affecting teachers and students across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Leatherback turtle surfacing in the ocean near Mount Maunganui during Sea Week 2026, featured in Bay Science Newsletter Issue 4.

Issue #4

01/03/2026

Issue No. 4 of the Bay Science Newsletter celebrates Sea Week 2026, highlights marine science resources and recent leatherback turtle sightings near Mount Maunganui, and shares key updates for science educators.

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Laptop displaying a petition to extend the New Zealand science curriculum consultation period, featured in Bay Science Newsletter Issue 3.

Issue #3

22/02/2026

Issue No. 3 of the Bay Science Newsletter reflects on the science curriculum consultation in Aotearoa, national responses to consultation timelines, and key developments.

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Laptop displaying Rosemary Hipkins’ book Lifelong Learning for a Post-Truth World on the NZCER website, featured in The Briefing Issue No. 2 by Bay Science.

Issue #2

15/02/2026

The Briefing | Issue No. 2 from Bay Science shares science education updates, event forecasts and informal poll insights from across Aotearoa.

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Students and whānau attending a Mātauranga Māori and science design fair with student project displays in a large indoor venue

Issue #1

05/02/2026

Issue No. 1 of The Briefing brings together recent science education news, updates, and opportunities for kaiako across the Bay of Plenty and Aotearoa.

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About The Briefing
 

The Briefing is Bay Science’s weekly digest of science education news and developments from across Aotearoa New Zealand.
 

Published every week, it brings together updates from educators, researchers, organisations, and initiatives across the country, helping readers stay connected with what is happening across the science education sector.
 

While the Bay Science website publishes news throughout the week, The Briefing provides a consistent weekly overview, making it easy to keep up with the latest developments in science education across Aotearoa.

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