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Kia ora Michele,
 
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From: Michele Whiting <[2][FOI #32743 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 5 November 2025 1:15 pm
To: Enquiries National <[3][email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Names of writers of the most
recent social sciences curriculum refresh
 
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Dear Ministry of Education,
 
Can you please send me the names of the people involved in writing the
content of the draft social sciences curriculum refresh, released in
October 2025. The content specifically relates to the "Knowledge" (lists
of facts, concepts, principles and theories) and "Practices" (skills
strategies and applications) for years 1-10 students
 
Yours faithfully,
 
Michele Whiting
 
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