Local state of emergency in Napier due to flooding
The local state of emergency declared in Napier due to widespread flooding remains in place.
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.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is here!
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is here!
‘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...
$199 million education wellbeing package now complete
Learners who feel safe and confident in themselves and their learning environments, are those who best engage and achieve in education, in work and in life.
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.
Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award 2020: Nominations now open
The Ministry of Education is now accepting nominations for this year’s Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award.
Supporting Pacific Success- Action Plan for Pacific Education 2020-2030
Working reciprocally, valuing Pacific diversity, committing to sustained effort and working collectively are key drivers of Pacific success in education.