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21 Jul 2025Simeon Brown · Shane Reti

New Waikato medical school gets green light

A new medical school will be established at the University of Waikato as part of the Government’s plan to build a stronger health workforce, Health Minister

18 Jul 2025Chris Bishop · Erica Stanford

New school property agency to be established

The Government will establish a new school property agency to help ensure Kiwi kids can learn in safe, warm and dry buildings. “The Government inherited a

18 Jul 2025Erica Stanford · Simeon Brown

$120 million Auckland school property growth plan

The Government’s investing more than $120 million into building more classrooms in Auckland, so thousands more students can learn in safe, warm and dry environments. “Auckland

14 Jul 2025Penny Simmonds

Regional governance will return to ten polytechnics

Ten polytechnics will be re-established from 1 January 2026, restoring regional decision-making that supports strong communities and economic growth, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. “This

14 Jul 2025Erica Stanford

Making NZ top destination for international students

The Government’s going for growth in international education, releasing its plan to double the sector’s economic contribution to $7.2 billion by 2034. “International education is one

13 Jun 2025Erica Stanford

$33 million into more classrooms for Central North Island Schools

The Government is delivering 32 more safe, warm and dry classrooms and a major school redevelopment for Kiwi kids living in the Central North Island. “As

10 Jun 2025Erica Stanford

Students benefitting from record number of new teachers

The Government’s ensuring more children learn from quality teachers by delivering the largest annual increase in the teaching workforce in two decades. “We want to grow,

5 Jun 2025Erica Stanford

More classrooms for children with high needs

The Government is ensuring more students with the highest learning support needs have access to warm, safe, dry and fit-for-purpose learning environments. “We know many parents

30 May 2025Erica Stanford

Supercharging science to inspire next generation

The Government is ensuring all Year 0 to 8 students have access to high quality, hands-on science kits through Budget 2025, helping pave the way for

29 May 2025Erica Stanford

$266 Million to Expand Early Intervention and Clear Waitlists for Children with Additional Needs

“Every child deserves the chance to thrive and today I’m proud to announce a $266 million investment in Budget 2025 to clear waitlists, expand the Early

22 May 2025Penny Simmonds · Shane Reti

Budget 2025: Tertiary study subsidy boost in priority subjects

The Government is backing the tertiary system with new investment in study that delivers the greatest value for students and for New Zealand, Minister for Universities

22 May 2025Erica Stanford

Budget 2025: Largest boost to Learning Support in a generation

The Government is delivering the most significant investment in learning support in a generation to better support Kiwi kids to thrive at school, Education Minister Erica

12 May 2025Erica Stanford

Budget 2025: Extra maths help for students who need it

The Government is turbocharging student achievement in maths by ensuring extra help is available at every stage of primary and intermediate schooling, Education Minister Erica Stanford

4 May 2025Erica Stanford

Parent Portal launched to empower parents

Parent Portal launched to empower parents Every parent wants to see their child thrive at school — to feel confident, supported, and capable. Today, the Government

28 Apr 2025Erica Stanford

Budget 2025: Backing teachers: Teacher registrations funded

The Government is backing New Zealand's teaching workforce by funding teacher registrations and practising certificates, acknowledging the vital role educators play in driving positive change in

10 Apr 2025Erica Stanford · Shane Reti

Delivering a world-leading education system

The Government is taking further steps to deliver a world-leading education system by introducing the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) to Parliament. “We have

5 Mar 2025Erica Stanford

School property back on track

The Government has taken decisive action to address the inequitable state of school property to ensure better outcomes for all students. "It is crucial that the

25 Feb 2025Erica Stanford

Residency fast tracked for Primary Teachers

The Government is ensuring more Kiwi kids access the teachers they need to thrive in the classroom by fast-tracking the residency process for primary teachers. “We