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Boosting support for tertiary students affected by COVID-19
The government has announced a $20 million boost to the Hardship Fund for Learners, to be paid out to providers.
Te Reo Māori Panel Expansion
Public consultation documents for Aotearoa NZ’s histories released
Kiwi students are another step closer to learning about Aotearoa New Zealand’s history at school.
Proposed new early learning changes out for consultation
Consultation begins this week on a second round of proposed regulatory reforms to improve the quality of early learning services for tamariki and whānau.
2021 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards Ceremony postponed
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards Ceremony has been postponed from 7 September to 26 October.
The Minister of Education has confirmed tertiary fee regulation settings for 2022
Following consultation, the Minister of Education has confirmed fee regulation settings for tertiary education providers in 2022.
Tulī Takes Flight – Scholarships for Pacific people
As a gesture of reconciliation to accompany the recent apology for the Dawn Raids, the Government has committed $2.1 million in education scholarships.
Direction to registered schools in COVID August 2021
NCEA dates moved back by two weeks
The dates for end of year NCEA and NZ Scholarship exams are to be moved back by two weeks, due to the disruption COVID-19 has caused to secondary students.