Important update for E-Ako, E-Ako Pāngarau, PLD360 and Pathways Awarua

28 May 2026
Updated on 11 June to confirm that a decision has not been made regarding a replacement for Pathways Awarua.

From 30 June 2026, the Ministry of Education will no longer fund licenses for E-Ako, E-Ako Pāngarau, PLD 360 and Pathways Awarua. 

This decision was made following a review of E-Ako, E-Ako Pāngarau and PLD 360 which confirmed that the content no longer aligns with the new National Curriculum. Pathways Awarua is part of this service contract. 

We’ve been using these platforms for teaching and learning since 2012 and recognise the important role they have had in classrooms. 

Teachers and kaiako may continue to access E-Ako, E-Ako Pāngarau, PLD360 and Pathways Awarua until the access expiry date on 30 June 2026.  

Alternate resources 

There are a range of New Zealand Curriculum-aligned resources available to support teaching and learning for Mathematics and Statistics, including: 

• Ministry-funded resources for Years 0 to 8, many of which include a digital component: Ordering Ministry-funded Maths resources (Tāhūrangi) 
• Ministry-funded digital resources for Year 9 and 10 (available for Term 1): Ministry-funded digital Maths resources (Tāhūrangi) 
• Maths practice tool on the Parent Portal: Maths practice - Ministry of Education 
• Visit the Structured Approaches to Maths page on Tāhūrangi for more resources: Structured Approaches to Maths (Tāhūrangi) 

Since July 2024, the Government has invested $8.4m in developing fit for purpose Pāngarau rauemi aligned to Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and to support a knowledge rich curriculum. They include:  

• products that provide rich, hands‑on learning experiences for mokopuna across Tau 0 to 8  
• year by year guidance teacher guidance, example lesson plans and activities aligned to each Mata Ako to support the Poutama Pāngarau programme.   

Kaiako teaching Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are encouraged to use existing Pāngarau resources: Tihei Pāngarau and Poutama Pāngarau 

Visit the PLD website to view and register for alternate PLD courses: Strengthen teaching practice through professional learning and development – Professional Learning & Development
    
As the Phase 5 curriculum is still under development, no decision has been made regarding a replacement for Pathways Awarua. 

If you have any questions about this update, please reach out to the Tāhūrangi team at [email protected]