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FeaturedHow to decide if a child is well enough to be at school or early learning
19 August 2026Health New Zealand has information to help schools, early learning services and whānau know when it is okay for a child to attend and when a sick child should be at home.
Issue 8 of Education Gazette 2026
20 August 2026In our August edition, we explore how students are stepping up for one another and taking ownership of their learning and learning environments.
Change to health education consultation requirements
19 August 2026The Government has made changes to the Education and Training Act 2020 that affect how schools and kura engage with their communities about health education. The legislation came into force on 6 July.
Science and Social Sciences released for Years 0 to 10
12 August 2026The fully updated Science and Social Science learning areas for Years 0 to 10 are now available on Tāhūrangi for schools to start using in 2027.
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