Parent Portal

The Ministry of Education have created a parent portal with practical information for parents.

http://www.parents.education.govt.nz

Ten Read-Aloud Commandments

Here is a great guide to reading to your child.

http://memfox.com/for-parents/for-parents-ten-read-aloud-commandments/

Maths

This an excellent link to a website used by teachers, called nzmaths.
However, the family page gives good advice on how you can support your child in maths at home.
It also helps explain the programme teachers are using.

http://www.nzmaths.co.nz/families