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Government “broadly accepts” findings of Royal Commission into Abuse in Care

The government has largely accepted the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, pledging to address the failings and provide...

‘Supercharging’ schools to teach maths – Stanford

The coalition Government is "supercharging" schools to lift maths achievement by delivering new resources and more support for teachers and students for Term 1...

OIA response from the Minister of Education advises that Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) Guidelines have “no compulsory topics”

Principals, board members and teachers who have concerns about the RSE Guidelines and recommended classroom materials, can now feel confident in putting them in...

Government looks to ‘transform’ maths education

The Government will transform maths education to tackle New Zealand’s chronic problem with maths and set kids – and New Zealand – up for...

Migrant worker groups decry ‘heart-wrenching’ visa rule changes

Migrant worker representatives have condemned recent visa rule changes as "heart-wrenching" and "ruthless and insensitive." The government announced that Accredited Employer Visa (AEWV) holders at...

Government prepares legislation for a ‘mass immigration event’

The Government has strengthened settings for managing a mass arrival, with the passing of the Immigration (Mass Arrivals) Amendment Bill today. “While we haven’t experienced...

Changes made to Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme to curb ‘unsustainable net migration’

Immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa (AEWV) scheme will ensure New Zealand is attracting the skills it needs, and reducing the vulnerability...

Independent Reviewers appointed for School Property Inquiry

Education Minister Erica Stanford yesterday announced the appointment of three independent reviewers to lead the Ministerial Inquiry into the Ministry of Education’s School Property...

Inquiry announced into school property

The Government will conduct a Ministerial Inquiry to address problems with the school property system where the scope of property works planned was unrealistic...

‘New school year starts with focus on students’ success’ – Stanford

As schools start back for 2024, Education Minister Erica Stanford says there will be a relentless focus on ensuring students are achieving at school. “It’s...

‘Low school attendance rates disappointing’

Data released today for Term 3 2023 show that despite the previous government’s hollow promises of bold actions, New Zealand school attendance rates remain...

First steps of 100-day plan for education: ‘removing distractions and teaching the basics brilliantly’

Today the Government has introduced changes to ensure all children get a world-leading education, with all primary and intermediate students to be taught an...

Study shows need to remove distractions in class

The Government is committed to lifting school achievement in the basics and that starts with removing distractions so young people can focus on their...

PISA results show urgent need to teach the basics – Standford

With 2022 PISA results showing a decline in achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford is confident that the Coalition Government’s 100-day plan for education will...

‘Labour backflips and copies National’s homework’ – Stanford

After six years of being completely directionless in education, Labour has copied part of National’s policy in a desperate attempt to turn around plummeting...

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