📚 Part 1: Understanding Consent and Relationships

1. In New Zealand, what is the legal age of consent?

14 years old

16 years old

18 years old

21 years old

2. Which of these are characteristics of healthy relationships? (Tick all that apply)

Mutual respect (whakatōhea)

Open communication

Controlling what the other person wears

Trust and honesty

Supporting each other's goals

Checking their phone without permission

3. True consent means:

Saying yes once means yes forever

Being freely given, ongoing, and can be withdrawn at any time

Not saying no means yes

It's only needed for serious relationships

4. Fill in the blanks: In te ao Māori, the concept of _____________ emphasises the importance of maintaining balance and _____________ in all relationships.

Word bank: whakatōhea, whakapapa, mauri, respect

🗣️ Part 2: Real-World Scenarios

5. Scenario: At a school social, Jamie wants to dance with Alex, but Alex seems uncomfortable and keeps looking away. What should Jamie do?

6. Scenario: Tane and Aroha have been dating for three months. Tane thinks because they're in a relationship, Aroha should always want to be physically affectionate. Is this thinking correct? Explain your answer using the concept of ongoing consent.

7. Your friend tells you their partner gets angry when they spend time with whānau. What advice would you give them?

💭 Part 3: Reflection and Communication

8. List three ways you can clearly communicate your boundaries in a relationship:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

9. How might the values of manaakitanga (hospitality/care) and whakatōhea (respect) guide how we treat others in relationships?

10. If a friend came to you worried about pressure in their relationship, what would you say to support them? Write your response as if you're having a real conversation.