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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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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.
Minister for Tertiary Education confirms tertiary fee regulation settings for 2027
11 September 2026Following consultation, the Minister for Tertiary Education has confirmed regulation settings for provider-based fees in the tertiary education system for 2027.
What's new in Education Workforce in Term 3 – school update
10 September 2026Several workforce initiatives are now open for applications.
Teaching resources to support the updated New Zealand curriculum
9 September 2026Schools and kura are being supported to implement the fully updated curriculum.
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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.
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Curriculum information, with resources to support Te Whāriki, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and the New Zealand Curriculum.