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Free period products in schools
Free period products will soon be available to students in all New Zealand primary, intermediate and secondary schools and kura that opt to receive them.
Alert Level step-down: Auckland at Level 2, rest of NZ at Level 1
The Auckland region is now at Alert Level 2 and the rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 1.
Refreshing our national curriculum for schooling
The national curriculum for schooling will be refreshed over the next five years to ensure it is more clear, more relevant and easier to use.
New digital technology grants open to schools and kura
The new Education Gazette | Blue Star technology grant has been launched in 2021 as part of the Gazette’s centenary celebrations.
Aotearoa NZ’s histories in our national curriculum – consultation open
Draft curriculum content for Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories is now available for public feedback. The online survey is open until 31 May 2021.
Pilot of new NCEA subject a significant step towards parity for Māori knowledge
More than 30 secondary schools and kura across the country will be piloting the new Māori Performing Arts subject this year...
Free Meningococcal ACWY vaccine
Consultation begins on review of early learning regulations
The Ministry of Education has begun a comprehensive review of the early learning regulatory system.
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