Education

Family boost policy could miss target group

Kindergartens Aotearoa welcomes the news that the government is trying to help parents with childcare fees but is concerned that many families will miss out... Read More

More support needed for classroom behaviour

The New Zealand Principals' Federation is welcoming the latest research report on ‘Behaviour in Classrooms', conducted by the ERO research team. "I... Read More

National youth jazz winners announced

The successful Wright Family Foundation 46th National Youth Jazz Competition has had a record number of entries from secondary schools around New Zealand. Held... Read More

NZ unites for intergenerational climate strike

On Friday, April 5, New Zealand will witness what is beingdescribed as a historic moment, as individuals from all corners of the nation come together to demand... Read More

Government tackling poor classroom behaviour

A report published by the Education Review Office today shows behaviour in New Zealand classrooms is among the worst in the OECD and action is needed, Minister... Read More

Ōtūmoetai College disorder: Principal explains

Ōtūmoetai College principal Russell Gordon is setting the record straight after reports have been coming in of disorder at Ōtūmoetai College. A SunLive... Read More

Wanted: Volunteers for ketamine drug trial

Dozens of people are wanted for a novel drug trial, using ketamine for those with treatment resistant depression. Researchers at the University of... Read More

Families to receive help with ECE fees

Hardworking families are set to benefit from a new credit to help them meet their early childcare education costs, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. From... Read More

Govt: almost $3m for period products in schools

The Coalition Government has committed $2.9 million to ensure intermediate and secondary schools continue providing period products to those who need them, Minister... Read More

Empowering people to save stranded marine mammals

In a bid to bolster marine mammal rescue efforts, a freshly trained group of volunteers are now equipped with the vital skills needed to save stranded whales... Read More

2024 Ngarimu VC scholarships announced

Thirteen Māori students have been awarded Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships and Awards in recognition of their dedication and outstanding... Read More

Have a Go Try-athlon at Omokoroa

On Saturday, it's time for a day of fun at the annual Apata ‘Have a Go Try-athlon'. Calling all kids aged between 5 and 13, the highly anticipated annual... Read More