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Students Unite As One - Speaking Up For Unity In Aotearoa - Race Unity Speech Awards And Hui 2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:15:25 +1200 | Race Unity Speech Awards

Twenty one regional representatives ranging from Years 11 to 13 (ages around 15-18) will come together for the Speech Awards semi-finals, final and a hui at Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae, Manukau Institute of Technology, Ōtara Campus.More >>

Financial Education Will Help Disadvantaged Kids Succeed

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:42:13 +1200 | ACT New Zealand

These curriculum changes are part of a broader shift to refocus education on real-world skills instead of ideology. More >>

‘Major Headache’ For Schools If Kāhui Ako Cut – Principals

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:26:56 +1200 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

North Canterbury schools say there weren't consulted over plans to scrap the Kāhui Ako education scheme. More >>

Rangiora Students ‘Freshen Up’ Anzac Commemorations

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:22:07 +1200 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Rangiora High School is gearing up for Anzac Day. More >>

Polyfest’s Diversity On Show: ‘As Pacific People, We’re One’

Fri, 4 Apr 2025 20:37:54 +1300 | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporting went backstage at a Diversity stage. More >>

Majority Of Kiwis Agree—Parents Should Provide School Lunches

Wed, 2 Apr 2025 10:29:09 +1300 | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

This poll confirms what we've all been saying: New Zealanders expect parents, not the Government, to feed their kids. It's time to phase out this expensive and wasteful programme.More >>

50th Anniversary Of ASB Polyfest Starts Next Week

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:03:40 +1300 | ASB Polyfest

This year’s ASB Polyfest will see 291 groups performing across six stages at the festival. These groups come from 77 schools from across the Auckland region and will see students compete with pride and passion, to win the honour of being the top school ...More >>

Stop Early Childhood Education Going The Same Way As School Lunches, NZEI Te Riu Roa Says

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:05:25 +1300 | NZEI Te Riu Roa

“The school lunches changes have cut costs while torpedoing quality and even introducing safety risks. Now we’re facing quality cuts to young children’s education – even saying teachers don’t need to be qualified to teach in the classroom – and ...More >>

Information And Inspiration On Show At Fantastic Futures Event To Encourage Vocational Pathways In Nelson Tasman

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:57:44 +1300 | Nelson Regional Development Agency

Held on Wednesday 2 April at Founders Heritage Park, the event is focused on ‘learn while you earn’ opportunities, and features over 25 business and industry exhibitors. More >>

Explainer: Why Does Everyone Get So Bloody Angry About Schoolboy Rugby?

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:24:15 +1300 | RNZ

Jamie Wall reveals just what's going on in yet another controversy rocking the often turbulent and bizarre school rugby landscape. More >>

Three ‘Year 14’ Rowers Blocked From Maadi Regatta

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:21:09 +1300 | RNZ

All applications from schools seeking exemptions have been declined as strict new rules take hold. More >>

Principals Stunned As Ministry Looks For New Reading, Maths Tests

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:25:18 +1300 | RNZ

The Education Ministry has blindsided schools by going to market for a new national test. More >>

Race Unity Speech Awards 2025: Rangatahi Speak Out On Race Relations In Aotearoa

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:45:33 +1300 | Race Unity Speech Awards

Now in its 25th year, the Race Unity Speech Awards are held in support of Race Relations Day (21 March) and this year the topic for the awards is Te Moana Nui o te Kanorau – The Great Ocean of Diversity. More >>

Education Delegation Departs For Europe & UK

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:05:08 +1300 | New Zealand Government

This year’s summit theme is ‘Quality Education: The Key to Prosperity and Well-being’. The summit will be attended by Education Ministers, union leaders, and teacher leaders from high performing OECD countries.More >>

Surge In Young Parents’ College Enrolments

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:46:42 +1300 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Karanga Mai Young Parents' College is overcoming its challenges through community support. More >>

Students Left 'Demotivated And Dejected' By NCEA Exam Results

Wed, 5 Mar 2025 15:29:14 +1300 | RNZ

Some students are so stressed by new high-stakes NCEA exams they are suffering extreme anxiety and sleeplessness. More >>

Together We Can Solve The Teacher Shortage

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:49:21 +1300 | Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood NZ

The Ministry of Education has admitted that the sector will have an under supply of 750 primary teachers and 500 secondary teachers this year – as opposed to the projected surpluses of 1050 primary school teachers and 61 secondary teachers.More >>

Solving Teacher Shortage Is About Valuing Teachers And Decent Pay, Says Union

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:50 +1300 | NZEI Te Riu Roa

NZEI Te Riu Roa Te Manukura | President Ripeka Lessels says shortages forecast in the latest teacher demand and supply planning projection are an ongoing pressure for primary schools and a major stress for school leaders. However, there are solutions, ...More >>

'Long Overdue': Year 14 Rowers Banned From Schools Maadi Regatta After 'Tortuous' Process

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:50:47 +1300 | RNZ

Officials have ended a controversial practice that has been a source of tension in school rowing for decades. More >>

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