Ministry of Education

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Naomii SeahTuesday, October 7, 2025
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Principals set to boycott curriculum roadshow for leaders
Primary principals say they will disengage from the roadshow in Term 4 until a collective agreement offer has been made.
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School NewsTuesday, October 7, 2025
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An open letter to the Minister of Education
An open letter to the Minister of Education written by respected education leader Bali Haque, published by the Aotearoa Educators'…
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Education
School NewsTuesday, April 14, 2020
853
Gov rushes to roll out learning from home for all NZ kids
The 4 channels for learners include print copies, additional devices and wifi connection support, TV programming and online resources for…
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Rosie ClarkeMonday, March 23, 2020
1,567
No funding cuts but schools MUST close, Ardern triggers lockdown
Asked whether students may have to retake the year, Hipkins said it was premature to discuss that at this stage.…
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School NewsTuesday, March 3, 2020
3,126
More teachers staying in the classroom into their 70s
"My school has been just like every other school, we have absolutely relied on retired staff to come back and…
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Education
School NewsTuesday, February 25, 2020
567
MoE reveals planned changes for next 5 years
"More than 50 subject expert groups may be convened, involving more than 400 senior secondary teachers and representatives from the…
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Industry Voices
School NewsMonday, February 10, 2020
620
Growing future Māori leaders the focus of new programme
“Students will realise an in-depth level of mātauranga Māori, a high level of te reo Māori and strong leadership skills.…
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Administration
School NewsMonday, February 3, 2020
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Vocational education to take centre stage in schools
343 schools will receive $3000 each to run trades-based events for their students.
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News
School NewsTuesday, January 28, 2020
956
How to implement new digital technologies content
MoE shares its new "model process of steps for schools to follow in implementing the digital technologies curriculum content".
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Property
School NewsMonday, December 2, 2019
705
Schools welcome maintenance boost, criticise allocation
Principal of state integrated school John Paul College in Rotorua, Patrick Walsh, said schools like his are also struggling with…
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Education
School NewsMonday, December 2, 2019
522
Bill has biggest education changes in decades, says Gov
NZers want a learner-focused, high-quality, culturally responsive, and inclusive education system. The Bill turns many of their ideas for the…
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School NewsTuesday, November 26, 2019
419
Donations scheme aims to relieve pressure on families
The scheme will see almost $62.5 million in additional Government funding go to schools nationwide next year.
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Education
School NewsTuesday, October 22, 2019
749
500 new te reo Māori champions in our classrooms
The Government aims to integrate te reo Māori into education by 2025, with over 500 teachers and support staff already…
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School NewsTuesday, September 24, 2019
727
More curriculum changes around the corner
The new process will be agreed with the sector and will make it easier for teachers and kaiako to design and deliver…
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Administration
School NewsTuesday, September 24, 2019
1,214
School deciles gone in two years, says Education Minister
Bold words from Chris Hipkins this week that accompany a huge school funding shake-up!
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Administration
School NewsTuesday, September 3, 2019
522
Area school principals settle on Ministry offer
All teachers and principals in the compulsory schooling sector have now ratified their collective agreements.
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News
School NewsTuesday, September 3, 2019
1,757
“Nutters resurrected at Ministry of Education!”
Te Tai Tokerau Principals’ Association President, Pat Newman has slammed the MoE's latest news.
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News
School NewsTuesday, September 3, 2019
2 1,289
Principals oppose NCEA tests for primary school children
Now the Ministry of Education is asking if children as young as Year 7 (about 11-years-old) should be allowed to…
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Administration
School NewsTuesday, August 20, 2019
895
Primary and intermediate principals vote to accept new offer
The settlement will ensure primary, intermediate and secondary principals of similar-sized schools will receive the same base salary, across key…
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Education
School NewsTuesday, August 20, 2019
1,004
MoE clarifies focus on digital technologies in schools
In her latest statement, Deputy Secretary Early Learning and Student Achievement Ellen MacGregor-Reid tried to clarify the MoE's position on…
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Administration
School NewsMonday, August 12, 2019
1,262
Last min offer for primary principals
Could this be the winner? A union vote will decide by August 26.
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News
School NewsTuesday, August 6, 2019
1,943
New learning support roles receive huge backlash from schools
The Ministry's allocation has failed the test of whether it will get to the children who needed it most first,…
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News
School NewsTuesday, August 6, 2019
2,287
Teachers have been paid below minimum wage, confirms Auditor-General
A full-scale inquiry is not required because the Ministry is taking steps to rectify the situation, according to Auditor findings.
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News
School NewsMonday, July 22, 2019
1,212
MoE’s latest attempt to fix teacher shortage
Chris Hipkins explains the new initiative, aimed at boosting staff numbers in secondary schools and attracting teachers who speak te…
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Administration
School NewsMonday, July 22, 2019
1 2,271
Teachers unions to take legal action against Novopay
While the government has plans to replace Novopay, teachers are still waiting for the pay increases they fought to win.
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