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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.
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.
Proposed changes to the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2)
22 April 2025Parliament’s recent Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) (ETAB 2) plans to update the Education and Training Act 2020 and focuses on changes affecting schools and tertiary education.
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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.