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We're strengthening learning support so the education system meets the needs of all learners and their families.
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Latest news
FeaturedDraft Te Marautanga o Aotearoa released for consultation
10 February 2026We have released the draft Te Marautanga o Aotearoa framework and Year 0 to 10 wāhanga ako.
NCEA update: structure of new qualification system agreed
26 March 2026The structure of a new qualifications system to replace the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) has been announced by Education Minister Erica Stanford.
Watch the 2026 Ngarimu Scholarships awards ceremony live
23 March 2026The 2026 awards ceremony for the Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships will be held at the Parliament, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington on Thursday 26 March 2026.
New Zealand Education Excellence Awards nominations now open
16 March 2026The nomination period for the New Zealand Education Excellence Awards | Ngā Tohu Kairangi Mātauranga o Aotearoa, is now open until Friday 10 April.
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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.