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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.
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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
What's new for Term 4 2025
6 October 2025An overview of new requirements for schools for Term 4 2025.
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.
Issue 9 of Education Gazette 2025
15 September 2025Issue 9 ‘Reo in action – From poi to pūrākau to pepeha, ākonga and kaiako connect to culture and identity’ is now online. This is a special edition to celebrate Te Wiki o te reo Māori.
Kia Manawaroa Issue 8 out now
12 September 2025Pānui for whānau Māori, sharing stories, opportunities, updates and information about education.
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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.