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More Effective And Lasting Solutions Needed For Teacher Shortages
Friday, 21 February 2025, 9:26 am | PPTA Te Wehengarua
“The Government’s attempts to address the shortage by importing teachers from overseas, employing unqualified staff and lowering the re-entry requirements for teachers who have been out of the profession for a while, are a bandaid on the significant ... More >>
With A Little Help From Their Friends: School Challenges
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 4:08 pm | University of Auckland
Peer friendships and caring social connections with teachers and other school community members are central to students’ experiences of school, according to two recently published reports from the Our Voices project at Waipapa Taumata Rau University of More >>
New Kindergarten For South Otago
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 2:14 pm | Whanau Manaaki Kindergartens
The kindergarten came about after parents approached the Playcentre seeking more early childhood education for their children. Playcentre regional support lead Judy Hinton says the initiative has been community-driven, and it’s been a positive ... More >>
Award-Winning Composer Penelope Axtens Appointed To Creative NZ Lilburn Residency
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 9:17 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Professor Kim Cunio, Head of School at the NZSM, says that he and his colleagues are delighted that Penelope will be taking up the CNZ residency, describing her as “an award-winning composer with a distinguished career in Europe since 2002”. More >>
Teacher Enrolments Increasing At Te Rito Maioha
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 1:37 pm | Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood NZ
“As a bicultural ITE provider, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, our focus is on ensuring a quality education so that our tauira (students) are classroom-ready using field-based learning, and secondly, that the needs of our tauira are prioritised,” ... More >>
Polymath Raises $1.5M NZD Pre-seed, Co-led By Blackbird And GD1 To Make Maths More Fun Than Roblox
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 9:07 pm | Polymath
Polymath is the learning game that kids actually want to play. Kids on Polymath play for half an hour on average. After investigating the data on students who play Polymath regularly and those who don’t, the team found that kids playing regularly learned ... More >>
Applied Doctoral Scheme Boosts University And Industry Partnership
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 2:08 pm | University of Auckland
The Scheme, funded for $20m over five years, is a programme to equip a cohort of graduates pursuing advanced research interests with hands-on skills from project management and finance to commercialisation and entrepreneurship. More >>
As New Charter Schools Open, We Still Know Too Little About How They Worked Last Time
Monday, 17 February 2025, 9:54 pm | The Conversation
Charter schools enjoy smaller classes and better teacher-pupil ratios. But big questions remain about their success rates – and why the public system isn’t better resourced. More >>
ANZIIF Partner With Lloyd’s To Present The 2025 Lloyd’s Innovators Scholarship
Monday, 17 February 2025, 5:27 pm | ANZIIF
This initiative is designed to recognise and empower future leaders in the insurance industry, providing them with an opportunity to develop their knowledge and expertise. More >>
Unpaid Placements Strain Trainee Professionals: New NZ Study
Monday, 17 February 2025, 9:55 am | University of Canterbury
Female-dominated professions, mainly teachers, midwives, nurses, and social workers, require three to four years of full-time tertiary study, during which students must pay university fees while working for free on unpaid work placements as part of their ... More >>
Gisborne students unhappy with repetitive free lunches
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:47 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Teachers and principals express concerns the new school lunch programme, but also acknowledge the benefit it has for families struggling to provide food. More >>
Kindergartens Aotearoa Welcomes Minister Stanford’s Support
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 3:05 pm | Kindergartens Aotearoa
Kindergartens Aotearoa spokesperson Amanda Coulston says kindergartens welcome this commitment at a time when reducing regulations threatens quality and safety for children. More >>
Government Accused Of 'Othering' Muslim Community After Failing To Provide Halal-certified School Lunches
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 2:17 pm | RNZ
The government is being accused of racism and 'othering' the Muslim community, after failing to provide halal-certified school lunches. More >>
Facial Recognition Used On Students, NZ University Confirms
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 2:08 pm | RNZ
A New Zealand university is using facial recognition on students at one of its overseas campuses in China. More >>
Substandard School Lunches Ruining 'Sense Of Community' - Principal
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:42 pm | RNZ
Nearly a third of schools receiving the cheaper free lunches have contacted the ministry with queries and complaints More >>
Hon. Carmel Sepuloni Talks Celebrity Treasure Island And Imposter Syndrome On Return To University Of Auckland
Friday, 14 February 2025, 5:54 pm | University of Auckland
Despite having risen to the highest ranks of political life the Deputy Leader of the Opposition says she much prefers talking policy rather than sharing her own story. More >>
More Flexibility In ECE Staffing Can Improve Access For Children And Parents
Friday, 14 February 2025, 1:09 pm | Early Childhood Council
The most important aspect of exploring flexibility in qualification requirements is supporting this sizeable existing workforce with qualifications, status and recognition, says ECC CEO Simon Laube. More >>
Kiwi Students Speak: CensusAtSchool 2025–2026 Launches Feb 25
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 8:27 pm | CensusAtSchool
Aotearoa’s largest student survey is back! More >>
No End In Sight To Auckland’s School Lunch Crisis
Sunday, 9 February 2025, 7:51 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Local politicians say the situation is unacceptable, particularly for families in high-deprivation areas reliant on the programme. More >>
Wellington Mum Shocked At $1000 School Uniform Bill
Sunday, 9 February 2025, 7:21 pm | RNZ
A Wellington woman was horrified when she was handed the bill for her son's uniform this year and discovered she had to pay more than $1000. More >>
Call For Government To Halt Decision-making On ECE Regulatory Review Report Is Widely Supported
Sunday, 9 February 2025, 5:49 pm | ECE Academic Group
The academics warned that planned changes to ECE regulations are not in children's best interests. The proposed changes go against decades of research evidence on how to ensure high quality ECE. More >>
Should Schools Have The Day After Waitangi Day Off?
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:16 pm | RNZ
Dozens of schools are giving their students and some teachers a four-day weekend this week. More >>
Sir Collin Tukuitonga Becomes A Professor
Friday, 7 February 2025, 8:39 am | University of Auckland
'Inequities stick out to me', says new Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga More >>
North Canterbury Principals Pleased With NCEA Results
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:11 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools are reporting NCEA results at or above the national average. More >>
The School Where Students Still Love Their Free Lunches
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:09 pm | RNZ
A high school that makes its own healthy lunches says they hardly have any leftovers at the end of the day. More >>
Free Speech Union Welcomes Academic Freedom Policy From Victoria University
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 6:03 pm | Free Speech Union
This is an important step to ensure that staff and students can engage in open debate without retribution or restriction from the University. We hope other Kiwi universities will emulate Victoria in this. More >>
Ashburton School To Review Uniform Rules After Issuing ‘Culturally Inappropriate’ Passes
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 8:51 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Intermediate principalled has apologised after issuing a uniform pass that labelled pounamu as “incorrect uniform”. More >>
New Charter Schools Open Doors To First Students
Monday, 3 February 2025, 8:38 am | The Charter School Agency
The introduction of more diverse learning options in our communities opens more choice for families and students and offers a new start for children who have been disengaged or who will benefit from a different approach. More >>
'Our Students Deserve Better Than This. We Will Not Back Off'
Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:41 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
One Auckland school had to buy 200 pies for students after their lunches arrived nearly four hours late. "It's not okay when I've got hungry kids." More >>
Māori Educator Dame Iritana Te Rangi Tāwhiwhirangi Dies Aged 95
Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:35 pm | RNZ
Dame Iritana was a life member of the Māori Women's Welfare League, a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and made a Dame Companion in 2009 for services to Māori education. More >>
Surviving The Back-to-school Rush: Tips For Families
Friday, 31 January 2025, 5:17 pm | Food for Thought
The nutritionists at Food for Thought, a nationwide programme that teaches primary school children about nutrition, with support from Foodstuffs, is sharing practical strategies to help families reset routines and ease the transition into the school ... More >>
Disruption To Auckland Healthy School Lunches Programme Today
Friday, 31 January 2025, 4:01 pm | School Lunch Collective
The School Lunch Collective apologises to schools, students and parents impacted and remains committed to resolving teething issues experienced these first days. More >>
David Seymour Defends New School Lunches That Some Compare To Prison Food
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:19 pm | RNZ
David Seymour is defending new school lunches that some students are comparing to prison food. More >>
How Would NZ’s Brightest Energy Students Reinvent The Energy System? Taranaki Energy Hackathon Challenging Status Quo
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 8:49 pm | Venture Taranaki
The Taranaki Energy Hackathon, led by Beca and sponsored by Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the regional development agency, will challenge participants to think beyond traditional solutions and scope an intergenerational energy system that meets economic, ... More >>
Young Ocean Explorers Aims To Inspire Every Kiwi Child Through Revolutionary 21 Day Challenge
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 7:26 pm | Young Ocean Explorers
This year’s challenge, “Together For Our Moana – We’re Shaping Our Future,” begins on February 28, 2025, and is packed with opportunities to foster environmental stewardship. More >>
Milford Foundation Commits Additional $460k Of Support To University Students
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 7:45 pm | Milford Foundation
Initially launched in 2023, the Milford Foundation’s scholarship aims to increase access to tertiary education by providing financial support to school leavers, and this year will be committing $460k, almost half a million dollars, across all three ... More >>
Sharing Uniforms, No Food - KidsCan Survey Reveals Why Children Will Miss The Start Of The School Year
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 7:43 pm | KidsCan
Feedback from more than 200 schools paints a bleak picture of families grappling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Some children arrive wearing ill-fitting or incorrect uniforms, while others share a uniform and shoes with siblings, meaning ... More >>
Ara Signs MoU With Prestigious Indian Engineering College
Monday, 27 January 2025, 3:20 pm | Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd
After signing the five-year agreement, the visiting party was addressed by Ara Head of Engineering and Architecture Dr Robert de Roo and Manager of Architectural Studies and Interior Design Dr Adam Khan, before enjoying a tour of campus. More >>
2025 International Day Of Education; Theme: AI And Education: Preserving Human Agency In A World Of Automation
Monday, 27 January 2025, 11:55 am | University Of The South Pacific
USP has significantly contributed to integrating AI into education practices across the Pacific region. By establishing innovative programmes and collaborations, USP has facilitated the development of AI-driven tools and resources that enhance learning ... More >>
Create Pathways Supporting Academic And Cultural Success Of Pasifika - Project
Sunday, 26 January 2025, 6:21 pm | RNZ
Researchers are calling on educators to rethink their approaches and create pathways that support the academic and cultural success of Pasifika learners in Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>
Historian Dr Toby Boraman Announced As 2025 JD Stout Fellow
Friday, 24 January 2025, 4:11 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A specialist in the labour history and social movements of Aotearoa New Zealand, Toby has published numerous articles and chapters on the political and social turbulence of the 1970s and 1980s. More >>
Cultivating Agricultural Talent - Pāmu Apprenticeship Scheme Underway
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 4:26 pm | Pamu Farms
The scheme offers apprentices a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both dairy & livestock farming while working toward Level 3 & 4 Primary ITO qualifications. Apprentices will gain practical skills including animal husbandry, stock rotation, ... More >>
Study Into Removing Barriers To Children’s Outdoor Play
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 3:36 pm | University of Canterbury
A UC student-led research team has looked at the barriers to kids getting outside to play, as global trends suggest not playing outside is leading to negative effects on their development. More >>
Soaring High: Seabird Researcher Wins Global Contest
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 3:33 pm | University of Auckland
Pleiss analyses feathers and blood samples from the tītī, or sooty shearwater, to assess how the birds and their colonies are faring and their prospects under climate change. More >>
Area Schools Brace For Busy Year
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's area schools face challenges, as Hurunui College's principal gears up for a second year as the Ministry of Education's area schools leadership advisor. More >>
The Willing Students Who Struggle To Find Work
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 8:55 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora High School is seeking opportunities for its Lighthouse programme (special needs) students. More >>
St Bede's College Cancels Centenary Celebration Over Sexual Abuse Allegations
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 7:20 pm | RNZ
A former St Bede's College teacher is facing 11 charges linked to historical sexual offending against four students about 20 years ago. More >>
Wintec Students Provide Marketing Expertise To International Not-for-profit
Monday, 20 January 2025, 6:34 pm | Wintec
The programme gives third-year Bachelor of Communication and Graduate Diploma in Communication students the opportunity to work together, establishing a student run advertising agency within Wintec, helping real clients solve real problems. More >>
Industry Groups To Oppose Government's Preferred Option For Trades Training
Monday, 20 January 2025, 8:54 am | RNZ
The move will mean the industry voice is lost in the discussion about workplace training and apprenticeships, critics say. More >>
Asian Psychology Students Reveal ‘Whitewashing’ Concerns
Sunday, 19 January 2025, 7:39 pm | RNZ
Kyle Tan, a co-author of the study, said the findings revealed a pervasive influence of racism on Asian psychologists, highlighting an urgent need for systemic change. More >>
North Canterbury Schools Embrace Collaboration
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:20 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's three kahui ako (communities of learning) have embraced the spirit of collaboration. More >>
Kaiapoi School Faces Pressure From Growing Subdivisions
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaiapoi North School is set to pass its site capacity this year and is waiting on the Ministry of Education to make a decision on building new classrooms. More >>
Schools See ‘Massive Plummet’ In Vaping Incidents
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:06 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools are seeing the effects of tackling vaping. More >>
Rangiora School Looks Ahead To More Settled Year
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:24 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora High School is hoping for a settled year, with its building projects and curriculum review complete. More >>
Fears New Standards Could Leave Students With No Qualification
Friday, 17 January 2025, 9:23 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The requirement to pass new literacy and numeracy standards to qualify for NCEA could result students leaving school with no qualifications. More >>
Students Opt For Music, Sports: ‘I Can’t Get Enough Instruments’
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Sports, the arts and music are proving popular at North Canterbury secondary schools. More >>
Oxford School Funds Upgrades As It Awaits Ministry Decision
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Oxford Area School plans to progress some of its projects, as it waits from decisions from the Ministry of Education around funding for its promised redevelopment. More >>
NZ’s Te Pā O Rākaihautū Wins 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize In Global High Schools – East Asia & The Pacific Category
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 8:24 am | Zayed Sustainability Prize
The school was recognised for its groundbreaking Puku Māra project, which uses indigenous biocultural technology to address global challenges such as climate change, food insecurity, and land degradation. More >>
Canterbury Schools Back Threatened Qualification
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
"There is zero chance we will get rid of level 1, until anyone provides an alternative." More >>
UCOL Celebrating Strong Enrolment Numbers Across The Rohe
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 4:21 pm | UCOL
“We’re already 128 Equivalent Full-Time Students (EFTS) enrolments ahead of this time last year, and all four campuses are showing strong interest.” More >>
