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Celebrations As EIT Hawke's Bay Students Graduate
Friday, 11 April 2025, 3:47 pm | EIT Hawkes Bay
In total, EIT awarded 2,241 diplomas, degrees and postgraduate qualifications to Hawke’s Bay-based learners who finished their studies last year. More >>
US Academic Takes Reins On Pacific Housing Research
Friday, 11 April 2025, 3:39 pm | University of Auckland
Miller grew up listening to stories about life in traditional Indigenous Hawaiian housing communities, known as kauhale. His father passed on stories about his childhood, growing up in a ‘camp’ in Hawaii, where the community lived simply in clusters ... More >>
UCOL Ākonga Awarded $28,000 In Freemasons Willson Lewis Scholarship
Friday, 11 April 2025, 1:44 pm | UCOL
Eleven Manawatū akonga have been awarded Freemasons Willson Lewis Scholarships yesterday totalling $28,000 to assist them with their studies and career advancement. More >>
Learning Support Is Desperately Needed In Early Childhood Education
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 8:16 pm | Early Childhood New Zealand
“We must and we should do better. The government need to immediately reactivate the inactive Learning Support Groups to address the list of ECE concerns demonstrate they are taking this issue seriously,” says Cathy Wilson, CE, Montessori Aotearoa ... More >>
NZ Atom-Smashers Honoured With Top Science Prize
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 4:31 pm | University of Auckland
The Breakthrough Prize was to recognise research with the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest smasher of atoms, which has revealed information about the fundamental properties of matter, energy, and the early universe. More >>
Principals Support NZEI's Call For Learning Support Boost
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 6:53 pm | NZ Principals Federation
We have been clear with the Minister from the very beginning, saying that the major problem in our education system is the lack of behavioural and learning support services that hinder our teachers' ability to teach and our principals to lead. More >>
Principals Reject Removal Of Objectives For School Boards
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 6:28 pm | NZ Principals Federation
Leanne Otene, President of the New Zealand Principals' Federation (NZPF), says the new version tilts the law too heavily towards compliance and performance measurement. More >>
“Are We Teaching Our Kids To Fail?”
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 10:18 am | Maxim Institute
Career advisors have pointed out that the system largely caters to the 30% of students who go to university, leaving those interested in trades with limited guidance. More >>
The Government’s Free Speech Bill Is Hypocritical
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 9:46 am | Tertiary Education Union
If passed into law, the Bill will create a burdensome reporting and compliance regime universities will have to wade through, all designed to ensure Don Brash can book a room on campus next time he wants to give a seminar on behalf of Hobson’s Pledge. More >>
$2.5b Investment Needed To Stop Tamariki Sitting On Learning Support Wait Lists
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 7:12 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
2024 data obtained by NZEI Te Riu Roa showed children under five waiting six months to access the Early Intervention Service in some regions, which has huge impacts on their learning and oral literacy. More >>
Toi Ohomai Ākonga To Gain Invaluable Experience At TRENZ
Monday, 7 April 2025, 1:54 pm | Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
This year, TRENZ will be hosted in Rotorua on 6-8 May, providing an exceptional platform for Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology ākonga (students) to immerse themselves in the tourism industry. More >>
Girdlers’ Scholarship Winner Aims To Help Advance Pacific Issues On Global Stage
Monday, 7 April 2025, 12:23 pm | Universities New Zealand - Te Pokai Tara
Clara Ballantyne, aged 18, attended Columba College in Dunedin. She will study History and Politics in a cross-disciplinary undergraduate degree that aligns perfectly with her diplomatic aspirations. More >>
Young Mathematics Talent Bound For Cambridge With Sir Douglas Myers Scholarship
Monday, 7 April 2025, 12:10 pm | Universities New Zealand - Te Pokai Tara
A recent graduate of Auckland Grammar School, Ethan has demonstrated exceptional ability in mathematics, achieving awards for Calculus, Chemistry, English, Physics, and Statistics in 2023. More >>
Bridging The Equity Gap In Education: How Digital Resources Are Leveling The Playing Field For Students
Saturday, 5 April 2025, 6:02 am | Hugh Grant
Bridging education’s digital divide is crucial. Discover how online tools, AI-driven platforms, and device initiatives are transforming access and equity for students. More >>
Whitireia And WelTec Celebrate Over 1,000 Students In April Graduation Ceremonies
Friday, 4 April 2025, 2:02 pm | Whitireia and WelTec
This special occasion marked the first of two graduation ceremonies in April, where over 1,000 ākonga will take their next steps equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact in their communities. More >>
Powering The Future: NZSE College And Royal New Zealand Navy Forge Educational Partnership
Friday, 4 April 2025, 11:02 am | NZSEG
The signing of the agreement took place at the NZSE College’s Auckland City campus, between NZSEG CEO Wendy Liao and Commander Dave Rogers, Naval Specialist Training at the Royal New Zealand Navy. More >>
UCOL Lecturer Internationally Published & NZ Vet Nurse Of The Year
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 3:24 pm | UCOL
Marcus Flintoff’s final article for NZVNA, has been published in the same edition that his interview for winning their Vet Nurse of the Year award will be included. More >>
Number Of Foreign Students Continues To Rise, Select Committee Told
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 9:22 pm | RNZ
Foreign students contributed more than $3 billion to the New Zealand economy last year, MPs at a select committee have been told. More >>
New Frontier On The Horizon For The New Zealand Māori Arts And Crafts Institute
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 11:52 am | NZMACI
It’s an exciting time with some new frontiers for Te Puia | New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute as four new staff have joined the team in significant roles. More >>
Draft English Curriculum Lacks Connection With Reality
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 1:45 pm | PPTA Te Wehengarua
Moving away from a curriculum that is underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a seriously backward move, says Chris Abercrombie. More >>
Record Number Of Māori And Pacific Midwifery Graduates At Ara
Friday, 28 March 2025, 3:22 pm | Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd
Among the record 10 Māori and two Pasifika graduates, two had babies while studying and all are now either self-employed or joining the ranks at the hospitals and birthing units around the motu, with four already established in their own whānau Māori-focused ... More >>
50th Anniversary Of ASB Polyfest Starts Next Week
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 4:03 pm | ASB Polyfest
This year’s ASB Polyfest will see 291 groups performing across six stages at the festival. These groups come from 77 schools from across the Auckland region and will see students compete with pride and passion, to win the honour of being the top school ... More >>
More Than 900 Set For Ara Graduation Ceremonies On Friday
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 3:46 pm | Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd
The biggest graduating cohort is in Health Practice, with 233 qualifications being awarded across nursing, midwifery, medical imaging, and others contributing to New Zealand’s vital healthcare sector. More >>
Latest Cohort Of Ngā Ahurei A Te Apārangi Fellows Announced
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:09 pm | Royal Society Te Aparangi
Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase FRSNZ, Chair of the Academy Executive Committee, said the latest Fellows demonstrate the strength of Aotearoa New Zealand’s research communities. More >>
Tertiary Education Commission Faces Another Round Of Damaging Cuts
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 5:11 am | PSA
Ordering more cuts when the Government knows costs can only be saved by reducing the TEC workforce shows how little the Government cares about those who help our tertiary education sector function effectively. More >>
National Recognition For Focus On Animal Welfare
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 9:17 pm | Otago Polytechnic
The biennial award is named after high profile veterinarian John Schofield, whose work focused on the welfare of animals used in research and teaching. This 3Rs award was created to recognise similar achievements by others in this important area of ... More >>
'A Win For All Indigenous Languages': Te Reo Māori Enters The Ivy League
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:30 pm | RNZ
In what's being hailed 'a win for all Indigenous languages', Yale is offering a course in te reo Māori - a first for any Ivy League university. More >>
Johnsonville And Northern Suburbs Kindergarten Teachers Speak Up
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 3:52 pm | Whanau Manaaki Kindergartens
Teachers from several kindergartens are heading to Nicola Willis’s office on Thursday March 27 to present a petition calling on the government to ensure that children are at the heart of any decision made about early childhood regulations. More >>
Stop Early Childhood Education Going The Same Way As School Lunches, NZEI Te Riu Roa Says
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 12:05 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
“The school lunches changes have cut costs while torpedoing quality and even introducing safety risks. Now we’re facing quality cuts to young children’s education – even saying teachers don’t need to be qualified to teach in the classroom – and ... More >>
Mandatory NZ History Course At Auckland University Spurs Debate
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 6:34 pm | RNZ
Students appear to be divided on the issue, with some questioning its relevance and others recognising the value of learning about the country's past. More >>
Firm But Fair: Students' Verdict On Best Teachers
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 2:15 pm | University of Auckland
Being knowledgeable in both their subject area and teaching methods, being passionate about their subject and striking the right balance between control and respect were also mentioned as important, says Meissel. More >>
Toi Ohomai Signs MOU With KIIT
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 11:35 am | Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
The institutions will utilise technology to create virtual learning environments for ākonga and faculty, and will explore the creation of joint programs and delivery to expand educational offerings, and create pathways for students to transition between ... More >>
Will The $2.7b Cost Of Tertiary Courses Be Enough?
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:29 pm | RNZ
The government is spending $2.7 billion on tertiary courses this year, but there are early signs it will not be enough to cover all the enrolments. More >>
University Of Waikato Tauranga Campus Scholarships Celebrated
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:52 am | Acorn Foundation
The Acorn Foundation Bruce Longmore Scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2025, to a student in undergraduate or postgraduate education who has completed at least 2 years of study in the fields of Marine Science, Environmental Science, or ... More >>
Harmful And Outdated: Government Standardised Testing Move Is Dangerous
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:18 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
The Government's decision to tender for new standardised assessment tests from year 3 risks shifting teacher efforts from personalised teaching and learning to over-assessment, Ms Madden says. More >>
Principals Stunned As Ministry Looks For New Reading, Maths Tests
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 9:25 pm | RNZ
The Education Ministry has blindsided schools by going to market for a new national test. More >>
Tertiary Institutions 'Should Not Assume Funding Will Be Maintained'
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 9:08 pm | RNZ
The Tertiary Education Commission has indicated some tertiary institutions could face funding cuts next year. More >>
Government Stuck In The Past With ‘Relationship And Sex Education Guidelines’
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 1:17 pm | University of Auckland
Pacific scholars and advocates from across the country have highlighted the importance of an education that reflects the diverse realities of our communities, to better support and build a stronger and more unified society. More >>
Canadian Philanthropist Announces $4m Donation To Endow NZ Scholarships
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 10:20 am | University of Auckland
Past scholars of the programme have gone on to roles across a wide cross section of careers and to further study. Three have since been awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarships to Oxford University, with one awarded a Gates Fellowship to Cambridge ... More >>
'Hōhā': Te Reo Māori Teaching Students 'Left In The Dark' Over Delayed Scholarship Payments
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 7:08 pm | RNZ
Teaching students are struggling to meet the demands of full-time study without the money. More >>
Overhauling New Zealand’s Apprenticeship System Could Engage Youth And Boost Our Economy
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 2:33 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
Schools are primarily geared toward university-track education, even though only about one-third of school leavers enrol in degree programmes," said report author Michael Johnston. More >>
Unitec And MIT Celebrate More Than 20 Years With ASB Polyfest
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 1:40 pm | Unitec
This year, for the first time, the providers have joined forces to sponsor the Tonga stage while also supporting James Cook High School as stage hosts. More >>
Overhauling New Zealand’s Apprenticeship System Could Engage Youth And Boost Our Economy
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 10:59 am | The New Zealand Initiative
Schools are primarily geared toward university-track education, even though only about one-third of school leavers enrol in degree programmes. More >>
Kaikōura Principal Calls On Teachers To Consider Small Town Life
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A Kaikōura primary school sees benefits in being small, as it welcomes a new principal. More >>
UC Welcomes 2025 Erskine Programme Fellows
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 10:58 am | University of Canterbury
Each year, up to 90 distinguished Erskine Fellows join UC to share their expertise through the programme, while 25 UC academics receive Erskine Grants, enabling them to teach internationally and expand their expertise. More >>
UCOL Celebrating New Graduates Across The Rohe
Monday, 17 March 2025, 5:30 pm | UCOL
656 graduates will walk across stages throughout Manawatū, Wairarapa, Horowhenua, and Whanganui between 18 March and 4 April to receive their qualifications. More >>
Tauranga Boys’ College Wins Cooney Lees Morgan Regional Schools’ DebatingChampionships
Monday, 17 March 2025, 3:31 pm | NZ Schools' Debating Council
Students debated in three preliminary rounds, on topics ranging from the appropriate length for parliamentary terms to the best approach to raising children in a digital world. More >>
Nursing Scholarship Open For Applications
Monday, 17 March 2025, 3:00 pm | Whanau Awhina Plunket
The annual scholarship provides financial support of $3,000 to a full-time nursing student of Ngāi Tahu descent who is in their final year of study. More >>
Language Is A ‘Central Element In Being Māori’ – Using Structured Literacy To Teach Te Reo Misses The Point
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 8:49 pm | The Conversation
Using structured literacy to teach te reo Māori is more about an educational ideology than about understanding the essence of New Zealand’s Indigenous language. More >>
Ngāti Rārua Acknowledges Professor Sandy Morrison’s Academic And Leadership Excellence
Friday, 14 March 2025, 5:40 pm | Te Runanga o Ngati Rarua
Professor Morrison has worked tirelessly to elevate mātauranga Māori within academia and beyond. Her expertise, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the empowerment of whānau, hapū, and iwi have had a profound impact across Aotearoa. More >>
Surge In Young Parents’ College Enrolments
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 8:46 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Karanga Mai Young Parents' College is overcoming its challenges through community support. More >>
Dr Bird Achieves Academic Goal
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 5:16 pm | University Of The South Pacific
For Dr Bird, the path to achieving her PhD was forged in her mind from when she began her education in the Solomon Islands. It was a journey filled with so many ups and downs, but in her words, the idea of giving up was ‘never in my vocabulary.’ More >>
University Of Auckland Performs Strongly In QS 2025 Subject Rankings
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 10:43 am | University of Auckland
This year, the University of Auckland has five subjects in the Top 50 and an impressive 27 subjects in the Top 100, marking an increase of two subjects in the Top 100 compared to 2024. More >>
School Lunches: Give Schools Option To Use In-School And Community Providers Immediately, Union Says
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 8:54 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
Te Manukura | President Ripeka Lessels is calling for schools to be given the option as the union releases a survey of more than 200 principals & area school kaiako about the new lunch programme, which finds almost 80% of respondents were ‘not satisfied’ ... More >>
Auckland Schools Express Concern Over Future Of Free Lunch Programme
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 6:35 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Sean Teddy from the Ministry of Education says meal services will continue despite Libelle Group's liquidation, with Compass Group stepping in to assist. More >>
School Lunch Provider Turns To Australia For Help
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:07 pm | RNZ
With its main food manufacturer, Libelle, in liquidation, the School Lunch Collective has turned to Australia to ensure it had enough meals. More >>
School Lunches Are For Kids, Not For Pigs
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Taxpayers’ Union Communications Officer, Alex Emes, called this “a misuse of taxpayer-funded food. More >>
Billion-dollar Business Lessons From Kiwi Entrepreneur
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 10:13 am | University of Auckland
Big news for budding business students: Jamie Beaton, the youngest New Zealander to build a billion-dollar company, is returning to where it all started at the country’s top-ranked tertiary institution, the University of Auckland. More >>
Pōwhiri And Mihi Whakatau Welcome Students To The New Study Year At Whitireia And WelTec
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 12:49 pm | Whitireia and WelTec
Whitireia and WelTec provide wraparound support options for ākonga and this is the place to discover all the options available to them. The events also involve local businesses, so there are fun activities and giveaways for ākonga to enjoy and get ... More >>
Complaints About Lunches Frustrate Principal Whose Students Go Without
Friday, 7 March 2025, 8:55 pm | RNZ
"Is the food going to the right people? These people that are so complaining, are they the ones that really need the food?" asks an intermediate principal. More >>
