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16 May 2026Erica Stanford

Details of NCEA replacement confirmed

New Zealand’s new senior secondary qualifications will provide clearer, more credible recognition of student achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “We want young people leaving school

13 May 2026Erica Stanford

Boosting capability in schools to grow international education offering

As part of the Government’s work to grow the international education sector, new funding for a dedicated support function will help build sector capability and support

2 Apr 2026Erica Stanford

Primary Teachers’ vote to accept pay settlement

Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations to renew the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA). A ballot on the second of April

26 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

Government confirms next steps on new senior secondary qualification

The Government has taken the first major step in rebuilding New Zealand’s senior secondary qualifications system, with Cabinet agreeing to the structure of a new qualification

17 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

ERO’s school reports strengthened and improved

Parents will soon benefit from clearer, more useful information on how their child’s school is performing through an overhaul to ERO’s school reports, Education Minister Erica

11 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

New pay deal for primary teachers welcomed

Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the decision by Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche to enable school boards to offer primary teachers new pay agreements. The

24 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Science, Maths and English resources rolling into classrooms

The Government is rolling out new Maths, English, and Science resources and initiatives, helping raise student achievement and sparking discovery in primary classrooms with brand-new science

17 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Teaching Council reviews highlight need for change

Education Minister Erica Stanford is highlighting the clear, critical need for major change within the Teaching Council following the significant and serious findings of two recent,

9 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Government funds and delivers new school in 18 months

The first new school announced by the Government is open from today in Flat Bush following a blessing this morning, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “A

4 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Māori education package and draft curriculum release as school starts

As the draft curriculum in te reo Māori is released for Term 1, Education Minister Erica Stanford is announcing a set of Māori education resources and

2 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Assessment and reporting changes for parents shine light on learning

Students returning to school this week will benefit from a significant change designed to give parents clearer, more consistent information about how their children are progressing

30 Jan 2026Erica Stanford

Support for schools and families affected by weather event

The Government is rolling out support to schools, kura and families in Northland and Gisborne to minimise potential disruptions, Education Minister Erica Stanford said. “Our thoughts

29 Jan 2026Nicola Willis · Erica Stanford

First specialist schools in 50 years to be built

For the first time in almost 50 years, the Government is building new day specialist schools that will support children with high and complex needs to

19 Dec 2025Erica Stanford

Parent Portal updated with new maths practice tool

Parents will know more about what their children are learning at school and will have the tools to help them learn at home through new updates

18 Dec 2025Erica Stanford

Area School Principals’ Vote to Accept Settlement

Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the successful conclusion of pay negotiations to renew the Area School Principals’ Collective Agreement. “Area schools principals play an integral role

10 Dec 2025Erica Stanford

Secondary principals vote to accept settlement

Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for secondary principals, with a majority vote from members of the Secondary Principals’ Association of

10 Dec 2025Erica Stanford

Significant boost to school property budgets

The Government is continuing to supercharge school property, increasing maintenance funding for the first time since 2010 so more students benefit from safe, warm and dry

4 Dec 2025Erica Stanford

Education Minister welcomes settlement for secondary teachers

Education Minister Erica Stanford is welcoming the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for secondary teachers following a majority vote from Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) members