COVID-19 update for Tertiary providers and students - 27 March
Student repatriation Currently New Zealand is now at Alert Level 4 in its response to COVID-19. Under Alert Level 4, no domestic flights will be permitted for students wanting to connect with flights...
View ArticleCOVID-19 update for early learning services - 30 March
The closure of early learning services and ngā kōhanga reo due to COVID-19 has meant that some of our education workforce are facing uncertainty around their income. We would like to thank you all for...
View ArticleCOVID-19 update for Schools - 31 March
We would like to thank schools and kura for showing extraordinary leadership and effort around staffing matters during these unprecedented times. School and kura employees are our top priority and it...
View ArticleCOVID-19 update for Tertiary providers and students - 31 March
This update provides advice around potential international flights and travelling to board a flight. Under Alert Level 4, people need to stay home. No travel is allowed around the country, except for...
View ArticleCOVID-19 update for Tertiary providers and international students - 2 April
The government has today released its plan to safely repatriate foreign nationals including international students while the country is in lockdown. We understand the past few days have been uncertain...
View ArticleNZ Institute of Skills and Technology is official
As the Education (Vocational Education and Training) Amendment Act takes effect, New Zealand’s existing 16 Institutes of Technology & Polytechnics (ITPs) are brought together into one organisation....
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Learning Support staff help with at-home learning
Our learning support staff of nearly 1,000 specialists are checking in with the needs of families and their children, and continuing to provide services from their own homes.Deputy Secretary of Sector...
View ArticleCOVID-19 update for Tertiary students - 6 April
Over the past two weeks, we have been gathering your key questions and providing answers through regular bulletins. This bulletin provides answers to;Why stay enrolled?What if my tertiary provider...
View ArticleGetting ready to support distance learning
We are also preparing supports for some children under five, to help parents and whānau keep their children engaged in learning through play.As tens of thousands of students and ākonga don’t have...
View ArticleTV education channels launching on April 15
Home Learning | Papa Kāinga TV will be free to air, on TVNZ channel 2+1 and on TVNZ on Demand, as well as on Sky Channel 502.It will run from 9am to 3pm on schooldays with programming for children and...
View ArticleSupport package for tertiary students
The Government wants to give certainty to students as soon as possible that they can continue to be engaged in their education and will be supported adequately until such time that tertiary education...
View ArticleReo Māori Organisations Support Keeping Tauira Safe
14 April 2020As we know the whole country is in lock down because of COVID19. It has created a lot of uncertainty with our whānau.At a recent meeting of those involved in te reo Māori teaching, namely...
View ArticleTalanoa Ako education programme on radio and mobile app to reach more Pacific...
Talanoa Ako (previously known as Pacific PowerUP) is an education programme for Pacific parents. Since 2013, it has been helping Pacific parents and communities build their educational knowledge to...
View ArticleParents urged to keep children and young people at home under Alert Level 3
Today however, the Prime Minister announced that New Zealand will move to Alert Level 3 from 11.59pm on Monday 27 April.Under Alert level 3, the plan is for schools to re-open for a Teacher-Only Day on...
View ArticleFurther support for tertiary learners
The Government wants to ensure learners in need can access support for distance learning as soon as possible as many don’t have the appropriate devices, internet connections and related support to...
View ArticleClassroom upgrades a boost for regional economies
Classrooms at 600 remote or small schools to be upgraded250 projects restarting, including new schools, expansions and redevelopmentsAdditional projects valued at over $100 million underway in the...
View ArticleWhat education will look like at Alert level 2
New Zealand remains at Alert Level 3. On 7 May however, the Prime Minister announced what Alert level 2 will look like for education services. On May 11, the Government will announce whether New...
View ArticleChanges to NCEA address impact of COVID-19
The wellbeing of students is a priority and the changes - finalised in consultation with the Minister’s NCEA Professional Advisory Group - recognise that disruption to learning and assessment may...
View ArticleFunding boost for early learning
Education Minister Chris Hipkins last night announced a total $320.8 million investment to support the move to higher quality early learning that prioritises the learning, wellbeing and identity of...
View ArticleSchools and early learning services can open on-site for all learners from 18...
On Monday 18 May, all schools and early learning services can open onsite under Alert Level 2. Tertiary education organisations can move to Level 2 from Thursday 14 May.All are safe to attend and...
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