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Welcome
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Key initiatives
Attendance
Going to school every day is important for students to develop skills for lifelong learning.
Find out moreImproving achievement
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
What's new for Term 4 2025
6 October 2025An overview of new requirements for schools for Term 4 2025.
Government response to the Poutasi Review
9 October 2025The Government has announced it will accept and work at pace to act on the recommendations of the Dame Karen Poutasi Review into the children’s system response to abuse.
Education Review Office report on school attendance released
8 October 2025The latest Education Review Office (ERO) report into school attendance in New Zealand shows attendance is improving. There is more work to be done to achieve our attendance goals.
New attendance service provider contracts awarded
7 October 2025New attendance service provider contracts have been awarded in 83 catchments around New Zealand. We will also provide extra funding to 170 schools with high numbers of chronically absent students.
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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.