Latest Education Headlines
Union Wants One Employment Agreement For Polytechs Despite Dissolution Of National Institute
Friday, 1 May 2026, 5:02 pm | RNZ
The Tertiary Education Union said the different institutes had a single collective
agreement under the now-dissolved national institute Te Pūkenga.
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NMIT Students Left Out In The Cold This Winter
Friday, 1 May 2026, 11:42 am | SANITI
“Students at NMIT are making sacrifices every day just to stay in their studies.
No one should have to choose between keeping warm and keeping the lights on.This
is a straightforward fix, and we urge the Government to get behind it,” says Tambisari.More >>
NZEI Educators Join Chain Of Solidarity To Mark International Workers’ Day
Friday, 1 May 2026, 10:59 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
NZEI Te Riu Roa national member leader Mark Potter said: “Our message today is
simple: we are united, we are organised, and we will continue to fight for the respect,
resources, and fair conditions that every educator in this country deserves.” More >>
NZ Māori Council Challenges Curriculum Tiriti Scrub
Friday, 1 May 2026, 9:30 am | New Zealand Maori Council
The council asked the tribunal to make a finding the Crown has breached the principles
of te Tiriti/the Treaty through its inclusion of ETA provisions within the Proposed
Bill.More >>
School Enrolments Forecast To Drop After Reaching Record High Last Year
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 1:57 pm | RNZ
The forecast followed a decade in which the national roll increased by about one
percent or more almost every year since 2015.
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Historic MECA Negotiations In Polytechnic Sector Begin
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 10:02 am | Tertiary Education Union
TEU members are seeking a two-year term, and real pay increases that are not absorbed
or overtaken by the rising cost of living but allow members’ standard of living
to actually improve.
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Parent Prosecuted Over Child’s School Absence As Part Of Government’s Truancy Crackdown
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 2:56 pm | RNZ
David Seymour last year promised the government would be tougher, and at least one
case is working its way through the courts.
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A Tradie Can Earn As Much As A Policy Analyst, So Why Does New Zealand Still Treat University As The Gold Standard?
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 7:59 am | The New Zealand Initiative
The report,Working Knowledge: Designing Industry-Led Subjects for Students and
Schools, examines the Ministry of Education’s proposal to introduce industry-led
subjects as part of the new school qualifications system.
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Country Life: Hands-On High School Agriculture
Sunday, 26 April 2026, 7:58 pm | RNZ
Geraldine High School is encouraging young people into primary sector careers.
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Auckland Principals Say Rushed Curriculum Overhaul Risks Backfire
Friday, 24 April 2026, 1:26 pm | RNZ
Educators warn rushed changes could undermine reforms that would otherwise succeed.
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UC Study Challenges Reading Strategies For Autistic Children
Friday, 24 April 2026, 10:47 am | University of Canterbury
UC research is challenging assumptions about how autistic children best understand
what they read.
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Te Akatea Rejects “Recolonisation” Of Education At Urgent Waitangi Tribunal Hearing
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 8:18 pm | Te Akatea
Te Akatea maintains that Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a “covenant of care and hope” that
must remain a central pillar of education to ensure all tamariki are safe in their
identity and enabled to thrive.More >>
New Research Shows New Zealand Is A TopThree Study Choice For International Students
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 7:52 pm | Education New Zealand
New research from Education NewZealand Manapou kiteAo (ENZ) shows New Zealand’s
international education brand is strengthening, with more prospective students ranking
it among their top study destinations.More >>
Education Sector Backlash Against Government’s Curriculum Reforms Intensifies
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 9:59 am | NZ Principals Federation
A joint statement to the Minister of Education opposing the rushed and poorly designed
changes has seen a surge in support, with more educators and peak bodies calling
for an immediate pause.More >>
UC Researcher Shortlisted For $1M Global Planet Prize
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 1:37 pm | University of Canterbury
A UC researcher is New Zealand’s National Champion in a global science prize, now
in the running for US$1 million to scale solutions for the environmental crisis.
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Feds Applauds Fuel Support For Rural Schools
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 4:40 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has been working closely with the Rural School Leadership Association
and Rural Women NZ over our successful campaign for a review of school bus routes
and eligibility criteria.More >>
Second EIT Degree Brings Valedictorian Honour For Hawke’s Bay Woman
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 1:40 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
She was awarded the Sir James Wattie Scholarship and graduated in 2021, becoming
the first in her family to complete a degree.
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Early Start At Accounting Firm Caps EIT Hawke’s Bay Valedictorian’s Journey
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 1:35 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
After finishing high school in 2016, Dylan worked across a range of industries, including
time in Wellington, but found himself searching for something more stable and long
term.
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Tech Founders Back Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 1:07 pm | University of Auckland
Thanks to two former students, a new fund at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland,
is set to improve access to innovation and entrepreneurship education.
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Te Wānanga O Aotearoa And Te Māori Manaaki Taonga Trust To Host Delegation From Pitt Rivers Museum
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 9:30 am | Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Central to this partnership is the establishment of two Māori Curatorial Residencies
with the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford.
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ECE Rules Reform Takes Effect, But Experts See Little Improvement
Monday, 20 April 2026, 6:45 pm | Office of Early Childhood Education
“This reform hasn’t made ECE safer.It hasn’t improved quality,” Dr Sarah
Alexander, chief advisor at the OECE said.“It’s a renumbering exercise, not
a safety or quality upgrade.” More >>
Putting Children First
Monday, 20 April 2026, 6:41 pm | Kindergartens Aotearoa
Kindergartens Aotearoa is jointly hosting a one-day summit on 21 April to consider
the problems created by the business-driven profit motive in ECE and a future where
every child has access to high-quality learning environments.More >>
Fuel Crisis Assistance For Schools Tinkers Around Edges
Monday, 20 April 2026, 5:44 pm | PPTA Te Wehengarua
Chris Abercrombie said measures to support relief teachers and the small group of
students receiving transport assistance will be welcomed by those groups.
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A Wartime Beginning And Lasting Legacy: Playcentre Marks 85 Years
Monday, 20 April 2026, 7:57 am | Playcentre Aotearoa
What began in Karori has grown into a movement of more than 400 rural and urban centres
supporting over 14,000 families across Aotearoa.
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Schools Need Fuel Crisis Plan
Sunday, 19 April 2026, 5:29 pm | PPTA Te Wehengarua
If there is no means of support, then the Minister of Education needs to develop
a plan for some use of online learning – otherwise chaos and confusion will reign.
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Waitangi Tribunal Told Draft History Curriculum Badly Written And Inaccurate
Friday, 17 April 2026, 1:53 pm | RNZ
The tribunal has also heard that the government should not have last year cut schools’
legal obligation to enact the Treaty of Waitangi.
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University Of Auckland Receives $10m Gift From George Mason Charitable Trust
Friday, 17 April 2026, 10:45 am | University of Auckland
As the George Mason Centre for the Natural Environment marks a decade of impactful
research, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, has received a further $10
million philanthropic gift from the George Mason Charitable Trust.
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Brook Block Handed Back To Wellington Girls’ College In Major Redevelopment Milestone
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 12:55 pm | Crown Infrastructure Delivery
John O’Hagan, CID Chief Executive, says handing the building back in time for Term
2 is a satisfying moment for everyone involved.
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State Schools Increasingly Consider Becoming Charter Schools
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 2:00 pm | RNZ
Converting state schools is a new process and the agency is taking time to get it
right, Charter School Agency chief executive says.
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Wairoa Trades Student Builds Foundation At EIT
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 11:57 am | EIT
“The carpentry programmes delivered in Wairoa are an excellent connection point
for EIT and our regional communities.”
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NZEI Te Riu Roa Demands: Restore Te Tiriti Obligations And Halt Curriculum Rollout
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 10:19 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
In a brief to the Tribunal, NZEI Te Riu Roa President Ripeka Lessels sought remedies
for the harm and prejudice caused to Māori by “a pattern of Crown conduct that has
systematically undermined Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations in education.” More >>
Finding Pathways To Equity In Aotearoa
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 9:34 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The conference, Kia Tika, Kia Pono—For a Just Society, hosted by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria
University of Wellington’s Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies, will
address critical structural challenges to build a fairer society for all.More >>
NZEI Te Riu Roa Demands: Restore Te Tiriti Obligations And Halt Curriculum Rollout
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 8:06 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
The group is advocating for an education system that is equitable, honours its promises
to Māori, and ensures every ākonga sees themselves in their learning.
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A Bold Dream, A Life-Changing Boost, Momenta Opens Applications For 2026 Live The Life You Love Award
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 3:24 pm | Momenta
Momenta Charitable Trust is inviting more people to take their shot, with applications
open for the 2026 Live the Life You Love Award – a $10,000 grant created to support
disabled people across the Bay of Plenty to pursue bold personal goals.More >>
Raukura Old Boys Announce $1 Million Scholarship Initiative
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 1:23 pm | Geyser Community Foundation
Managed by Geyser Community Foundation, the fund will provide meaningful opportunities
for Raukura students while creating a lasting way for Old Boys to give back.
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Calls For Independent Dispute Resolution Service For Schools, Parents
Monday, 13 April 2026, 8:16 am | RNZ
It comes as advocates call for a free service that helps to resolve these disputes.
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Most Charter Schools Reached Or Surpassed Target Starting Enrolments
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 7:31 pm | RNZ
The schools set up last year had 658 pupils between them.
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Strong Outcomes And Workforce Readiness Across Whitireia And WelTec Nursing Programmes
Friday, 10 April 2026, 4:13 pm | Whitireia and WelTec
Across the Bachelor of Nursing Māori, Bachelor of Nursing, and Bachelor of Nursing
Pacific, graduates are entering the workforce as confident, compassionate, work ready
nurses.More >>
“Responsible” Use Of AI In Education Is A Range, Turnitin Finds In First Learning Integrity Insights Report
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 11:15 am | Turnitin
Turnitin’s report shows a consistent percentage of “traditional” plagiarism,
even in the age of AI.
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Te Akatea Condemns Inequitable Curriculum Consultation Timeline As A Breach Of Te Tiriti And Professional Respect
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 7:32 pm | Te Akatea NZ Maori Principals’ Association
English-medium educators have been provided with 178 days of consultation, while
Māori-medium educators have been provided with 86 days.This is less than half the
time afforded to English-medium educators.More >>
Teaching Council Replaces Vacant Seats On Governing Body
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 7:07 pm | RNZ
The vacancies were for members elected by early childhood, primary and secondary
teachers who resigned earlier this year or late last year.
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Fuel Crisis Should Spur Support For Active And Public Transport – College
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 4:21 pm | NZ College of Public Health Medicine
The College is calling for a co-ordinated approach involving the Government, transport
agencies, and local authorities to fast-track the infrastructure needed to support
more active transport.More >>
Schools Slow To Adopt Minister Stanford’s SMART Tool, Raising Confidence Concerns
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 7:04 am | Aotearoa Educators Collective
The low number of sign-ups is connected to the lack of confidence teachers and principals
have in the Minister’s overall curriculum agenda.
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Schools On Diesel Heating Prepare For Big Bills As Government Considers Support
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 5:22 pm | RNZ
One school is also stepping up security on its diesel tank with locks, CCTV and external
lighting.
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Open Letter Calls On Govt To Make Public Transport Free For Every Child & Student As Fuel Crisis Hits School Attendance
Monday, 6 April 2026, 3:21 pm | Parents for Climate Aotearoa
The Open Letter cites the Government’s own promise to keep every child in the classroom
and demands action on cancelled rural bus routes that are leaving hundreds of students
stranded.
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Research Funding Provides Rangatahi With Hands-On Education About Climate Change
Sunday, 5 April 2026, 6:51 pm | RNZ
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi has been awarded nearly $300,000 from the Centre
of Research Excellence Coastal People: Southern Skies.
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Whanganui Collegiate Owner Still Working On Fixing Illegal Hockey Turf Lease
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 8:17 pm | RNZ
The school has been paying for use of a hockey turf even though integrated schools
are not allowed to enter lease arrangements – only their owners are.
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Local Funders Support Tauranga Students Through Scholarships
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 6:34 pm | TECT Community Trust
Acorn Foundation Chief Executive Lori Luke says the scholarships show the power of
community support.
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Sámi Governance In Focus For Indigenous Scholar
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 12:33 pm | University of Auckland
Now University of Auckland Law School Professor Claire Charters is heading to Sápmi
to study the Indigenous political institutions that have emerged from that history.
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Government Corrects Figure After Call-Out For Overstating School Attendance Improvements
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:44 am | RNZ
A member of the public complained to RNZ that two National Party advertisements claimed
150,000 more children attended school regularly in term four last year than the same
time in 2022.More >>
Government Commits $10 Million To EIT Hawke’s Bay Campus Rebuild
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 3:22 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
About 90 per cent of ground-floor buildings were inundated with floodwater and contaminated
silt, damaging more than 500 teaching and support spaces and forcing widespread disruption
to learning and operations.More >>
Wānanga Launches First Of Their Kind Mātauranga Māori Certificates, Marking A New Era For Indigenous Knowledge Education
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 1:09 pm | Te Wananga o Aotearoa
“Both certificates have been designed with support & input of renowned industry
experts.
Te Tohu Tātai Whetū was developed with input from leaders in Māori astronomy,
and Te Tohu Taonga Puoro has been supported by expert practitioners across Aotearoa More >>
Study Explores Māori Views On Capitalism
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 12:29 pm | University of Auckland
Māori attitudes toward capitalism and business regulation are at the heart of a
new study led by Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland researchers.The research
examines influences on economic attitudes using data from the 2020 Māori Identity …More >>
High School Maths Scores Linked To Adult Success
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 10:38 am | University of Auckland
The study, published in Economics of Education Review, finds stronger performance
in two global assessments is associated with higher levels of education, stronger
numeracy skills, and higher incomes in adulthood.More >>
Michael And Suzanne Borrin Foundation Announces Postgraduate Scholarship And Travel And Learning Award Recipients
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 8:40 pm | The Borrin Foundation
The current round of applications for Borrin Foundation Fellowships and Travel and
Learning Awards is now open and will close at 12pm on 7 April 2026.
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Comedian Shines Light On Government Attacks On Violence Prevention In Schools
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 7:09 pm | Auckland Women’s Centre
Sexual violence is widespread and increasing among New Zealand teenagers, with one
fifth of girls, just over one fifth of young people attracted to the same sex, and
nearly one third of transgender young people being victimised.
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Local Students Building Confidence Through School-Based Teen Mentoring Programme
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 4:05 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington is now in its third year running the School-Based
Teen Mentoring Programme, which pairs Year 12 students from Tawa College with Year
8 students at Tawa Intermediate.More >>
Open Polytechnic To Lead Future Of Tai Poutini On The West Coast
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 3:59 pm | Open Polytechnic
Chief Executive Sharon Cooke said the transition marks an important step in ensuring
continued access to tertiary education for learners, employers and communities across
the region.More >>
Auckland Students Call For Student Relief Package Amid Fuel Crisis
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 3:46 pm | Auckland University Students Association
The call follows a joint position from a national group of student associations urging
the Government not to exclude students from cost-of-living support packages.
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Support Vital For Schools To Remain Open In Fuel Crisis – PPTA
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 2:40 pm | PPTA Te Wehengarua
In a bid to help provide hard data, PPTA is urgently surveying its 21,000 members
to fill the information gap on what teachers’ current travel arrangements are and
how they will be affected by the current international crisis.More >>.