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Attendance
Going to school every day is important for students to develop skills for lifelong learning.
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We want all children to achieve their potential no matter where they are.
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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
FeaturedWhat’s new for Term 1 2026
22 January 2026An overview of new requirements for schools for Term 1 2026.
Induction for learning support coordinators now available
3 February 2026A learning support coordinator (LSC) induction is now available to support schools who have an in-school LSC starting in 2026.
Issue 1 of Education Gazette 2026
2 February 2026Issue 1 for 2026, ‘Building Belonging’, is now online. In this edition, we look at how different schools and kura build belonging in the classroom.
New inter-agency hub and child protection training
28 January 2026Putting children first through better coordination and the development of child protection training
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Our websites
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.