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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

4 May 2026Chris Bishop · Erica Stanford

Building better school infrastructure for the future

As part of the Government’s $2 billion investment into school infrastructure, $56.6 million has today been announced to fix longstanding condition issues and bring facilities up

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

18 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

“Charlotte’s Change” to provide redress for more survivors of abuse in mental health care

The Government is taking action to provide redress for more survivors of abuse in care, to include survivors of State-run mental health facilities from 1 July

18 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill to hold people to account for serious offending

The Government will introduce the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill to Parliament this afternoon, a package of practical and targeted changes to strengthen New Zealand’s

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

12 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

Further improvements to Pacific visitor visa settings

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford have announced further changes to visitor visa settings for Pacific people, making it more affordable for Pacific

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

6 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

New overseas investment rules inject billions into local economy

The Government’s work to boost overseas investment and remove barriers to doing business with New Zealand is delivering billions for the local economy and Kiwi businesses,

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,

17 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand

Less than a year after it was refreshed, the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa is bringing $3.39 billion into New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced

13 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand

Less than a year after it was refreshed, the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa is bringing $3.39 billion into New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced

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