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Key initiatives
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
FeaturedHealthy habits for learning
17 June 2026We’ve been working with Health New Zealand on information about keeping our ākonga | students healthy to support regular school and early learning attendance.
Systems reform bill becomes law
1 July 2026The Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Act 2026 is now law. It passed its third reading on 23 June 2026 and received Royal Assent on 25 June 2026.
Have your say on how early childhood education is funded
30 June 2026The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Funding System Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) is consulting on possible change to how the Government spends $3 billion each year on ECE.
New Zealand Education Excellence Awards winners announced
26 June 2026The winners of the 2026 New Zealand Education Excellence Awards | Ngā Tohu Kairangi Mātauranga o Aotearoa were announced at a ceremony held at the Parliament in Wellington on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
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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.