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We want all children to achieve their potential no matter where they are.
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Charter schools | kura hourua offer more choice and flexibility in what is taught and how it is taught, as long as children are safe, attending school and achieving.
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Latest news
Consultation open for draft relationships and sexuality education framework
14 April 2025The draft framework for the teaching of relationships and sexuality education (RSE) is available for public feedback until 9 May.
New early learning service types introduced
29 April 2025From today, we have introduced 4 new licensed early learning service types. They are centre-based, teacher-led Māori medium and Pacific bilingual and immersion services.
What's new for Term 2 2025
24 April 2025An overview of new requirements for schools from Term 2 2025.
Government decisions on the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Regulatory Review
23 April 2025Last year, the Ministry for Regulation (MfR) led an ECE Regulatory Review.
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Education Gazette
Education articles to inform and inspire, plus job vacancies, notices, and professional development opportunities.
Education Workforce
Explore becoming a teacher in New Zealand and career development opportunities within our education sector.
Tāhūrangi
Curriculum information, with resources to support Te Whāriki, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and the New Zealand Curriculum.