Emergency benefit and international students
From 1 December 2020, people on temporary work, student or visitor visas who can’t return home and can’t support themselves due to the impacts of COVID-19 may g
Ministry news
News from and about the Ministry of Education.
Clear direction set for the education system
Based on feedback from 50,000 New Zealanders on the future of education, the Minister of Education has published a Statement of National Education and Learning.
Remembering Epineha Ratapu as new appointments are made to Ngārimu Scholarship Fund Board
The Governor-General has made six appointments to the Ngārimu VC and 28th Māori Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Board.
Māori TV’s Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora back to support learning for tamariki and rangatahi
Māori TV’s Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora back to support learning for tamariki and rangatahi
‘Biggest education changes in decades’ enacted
The Education and Training Act 2020, containing the biggest changes to New Zealand education in decades, has passed all stages in Parliament and become law.
Apprenticeship Boost now available
Employers can now apply for the Apprenticeship Boost to help retain apprentices so they can continue to earn and progress towards their qualifications...
The Minister of Education is consulting on tertiary fee regulation settings for 2021
The Minister of Education invites submissions on fee regulation settings for tertiary education providers in 2021.
Rebuilding international education
The Government has released a long-term strategic recovery plan for international education.
Refreshed Māori Education Strategy released
Ka Hikitia is the Māori Education Strategy and Tau Mai Te Reo is the Māori Language in Education Strategy.
$25 million in new funding to support tertiary student wellbeing
Research tells us that students who feel safe and confident in themselves and in their learning environments are those who best engage and achieve...