Category: education
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Damning report shows Teaching Council failed to protect children
Independent review finds the Teaching Council had at least 10 chances over a decade to act against teacher Timothy Fisher before he committed indecent acts against children.
Politics and GovernmentEducationLaw EnforcementLegalGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Teaching CouncilErica StanfordTimothy FisherKatherine Anderson KCDebbie Francis reviewchild protectionNew Zealand Government
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Pakaraka School Becomes New Zealand's First State School to Convert to a Charter School
Northland's Pakaraka School becomes the first state school to convert to a charter school, with over 95 per cent of surveyed community members backing the change, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues Pakaraka Schoolcharter schoolDavid SeymourNew Zealand educationNorthlandPatricia SimeonSociety of Holistic LearnersNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #21 | 13 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
A national programme for standardised modular wastewater treatment has opened to suppliers, offering successful respondents access to a multi-year pipeline of council and water-service projects for communities of fewer than 2,000 people.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentMediaEducationTransportationLegal NZ public-sector procurementtenderscontract awardsWastewater Investment AcceleratorNational Infrastructure Funding and Financing LtdNew Zealand PoliceTelevision New ZealandNew Plymouth District CouncilHorowhenua District CouncilMinistry of EducationWorkSafe New ZealandMasterton District CouncilChristchurch City CouncilNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiGETSTENDERS & AWARDS
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Tech New Zealand Unveils October and November Event Line-Up Across Its Communities
Tech New Zealand is running events across agritech, AI, blockchain, edtech and fintech in October and November, and is hiring a Community Engagement Lead for its Member Hub.
Science & TechnologyBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborEducationEconomy Tech New ZealandAgritech New ZealandAI Forum New ZealandBlockchain New ZealandEdTech New ZealandAuckland Startup WeekGraeme MullerTechnology
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Labour Pledges Cheaper School Uniforms, Restored Lunches and Rural Bus Routes
ACT says Labour has backed its policy to cap compulsory branded uniform items at three and calls on all other parties to support it.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesLabour PartySocial IssuesElection ACT New ZealandLaura McClureschool uniformsLabourChris HipkinsWINZ hardship loanscost of livingNew Zealand Labour PartyGinny Andersenschool lunchesrural school busesback-to-school costs
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New Zealand to Require Students to Finish Year 11 Before Leaving School
Education Minister Erica Stanford says NCEA is being replaced, with compulsory English, maths and science in Year 11 from 2028 and a new Foundational Award in literacy and numeracy.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesState GovernmentsElection Erica StanfordNCEANew Zealand educationYear 11NZQAFoundational Awardschool leaving ageNew Zealand Governmenteducation reformliteracy and numeracyNew Zealand National Partyeducation policyNew Zealand schoolsNZ National Party
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TENDERS & AWARDS #20 | 12 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Four substantial public-sector opportunities not included in the weekend deadline lists close today, led by a joint KiwiRail, Auckland Transport and Greater Wellington search for a renewable electricity agreement covering an existing 98.2 GWh annual load.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyTransportationEducationReal EstateEnvironment TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceKiwiRailAuckland TransportGreater Wellington Regional CouncilVirtual Power Purchasing AgreementVPPANew Plymouth District CouncilRogan Street signalisationWellington City CouncilHUP2quantity surveyingMinistry of EducationGlenorchy Schoolschool bus servicesGETSpublic-sector procurementtenders
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Opportunity Party Pledges Disability System Overhaul Putting Disabled People First
The Opportunity Party's disability policy promises a Citizens' Income, fair pay for care workers, accessible New Zealand and partnership with tāngata whaikaha Māori, based on dignity, choice and control.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborLegalEducationGeneral Politics The Opportunity PartyDisability SupportEqual Pay Amendment Act 2025Citizens' IncomeTāngata Whaikaha MāoriTe Tiriti o WaitangiOpportunity PartyElection
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Hipkins Pledges Free GP Visits, Fare Caps and Fuel Tax Freeze in Labour Cost of Living Plan
Federated Farmers is demanding detail on Labour's promise to restore rural school bus routes, saying the announcement gives no routes, timing or eligibility changes.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and LaborEnergyEducationTransportationLabour PartyAgricultureHealth Chris HipkinsNew Zealand Labour Partycost of livingChristopher LuxonDavid SeymourWinston Peterspublic transport faresCost of Living Action PlanMedicardfuel taxschool lunchesFederated Farmersrural school busesGreg Andersonfarmingfuel tax freeze
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TENDERS & AWARDS #18 | 10 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened a nationwide procurement for the ongoing supply of newly designed 2WD and 4WD Type 1 pumping appliances, the strongest new public-sector opportunity in this edition.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportationEducationHealthEnergyBanking TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceFire and Emergency New ZealandType 1 pumping appliancesDargaville High SchoolTangaroa CollegeHealth New ZealandCommunity Glaucoma Follow-up ServicesAuckland TransportDepartment of ConservationKiwiRailMBIENZ Government ProcurementGETStenders
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ACT Pledges Fight to Keep Agriculture in Year 11 Curriculum
ACT's Andrew Hoggard says Agricultural and Horticultural Science will not remain a standalone Year 11 subject, vowing to campaign to keep it as food and fibre exports are forecast to hit $64.3 billion.
Politics and GovernmentEducationAgricultureOther PartiesEconomy ACT New ZealandAndrew HoggardAgricultural and Horticultural ScienceYear 11 curriculumErica StanfordFeilding High Schoolfood and fibre exports
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Massey Veterinary Science Places to Rise to 140 Domestic Students from 2027
New Zealand boosts funded domestic veterinary science places at Massey University from 125 to 140 a year from 2027, with a $6 million grant to offset lost international fee revenue.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborAgriculture Massey UniversityPenny Simmondsveterinary scienceTertiary EducationPalmerston NorthEducation and Training Act 2020New Zealand Government
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New Zealand's Funds Transfer Scheme: How International Students Prove They Can Support Themselves
Immigration New Zealand's Funds Transfer Scheme, run by ANZ and BNZ, requires students to deposit at least NZD $17,000 or $20,000 a year into a dedicated savings account before a visa is granted.
BusinessEducationBankingLegal Funds Transfer SchemeImmigration New ZealandANZ Bank New ZealandBank of New Zealandstudent visainternational studentsmaintenance funds
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New Zealand Government Invests $37 Million in Four School Redevelopments
Education Minister Erica Stanford announces $37 million for four school redevelopments, taking this year's approved school property investment past $200 million, plus up to $3 million for Kōhanga Reo.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial Issues Erica Stanfordschool redevelopmentNew Zealand GovernmentKōhanga ReoMinistry of Educationschool propertyeducation funding
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Teacher Training Enrolments Up 40 Per Cent Since 2023
Initial teacher education enrolments have risen from 3,190 in August 2023 to 4,455 in August 2026, with the Government expanding its paid School Onsite Training Programme.
Politics and GovernmentEducationEmployment and Labor Erica Stanfordteacher trainingSchool Onsite Training Programmesecondary teachingte reo MāoriNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Expands Psychology Intern Hubs to Eight
New Zealand will grow its psychology intern hubs from six to eight next year, supporting up to 40 interns annually and adding Northland and Dunedin for the first time.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEducationGeneral Politics Mental HealthPsychology Intern HubsMatt DooceyHealth New ZealandPsychology AssistantWorkforceNew Zealand Government
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Seymour Accuses Hipkins of Putting Unions Ahead of Students Over Charter Schools
The ACT leader's attack follows the TVNZ leaders' debate, where Hipkins confirmed he would scrap charter schools and Luxon said they were working.
Politics and GovernmentEducationElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement David SeymourACT New Zealandcharter schoolsChris HipkinsChristopher LuxonNew Zealand educationTIPENEOne News NZ Leaders Debate 2026TVNZ Leaders DebateJack Tameeducation policyyouth crimeboot campsgang patch bansuperannuationschool lunchescellphone banNew Zealand politicsfull transcript
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National Says Hipkins Would Scrap Mandated Hour of Reading, Writing and Maths
Education spokesperson Erica Stanford says the commitment was made in the TVNZ Leaders' Debate, as National cites rising Year 6 maths and writing results.
Politics and GovernmentEducationElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesNational PartyLabour PartyEconomy Erica StanfordChris HipkinsNew Zealand National PartyNew Zealand educationTVNZ Leaders' DebateRoyal Society reportcurriculum expectationsNZ National PartySimeon BrownNew Zealand electionleaders' debateNCEAco-governance
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Auckland Council Marks Mental Health Awareness Week With Free Events
Auckland Council's OurAuckland e-news highlights Mental Health Awareness Week events, Kids Learn to Ride, the Heritage Festival finale and new west Auckland playgrounds.
HealthEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationTransportationGeneral Politics Auckland CouncilMental Health Awareness WeekAuckland Heritage FestivalOurAucklandTāmaki MakaurauKids Learn to RideDavid Lange Park
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Aspeq Limited Chosen to Deliver New Zealand's In-Person Citizenship Test
Aspeq Limited will design and deliver New Zealand's in-person citizenship test from late 2027, working with the Department of Internal Affairs on booking, payment and delivery.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand citizenshipAspeq LimitedBrooke van VeldenDepartment of Internal Affairscitizenship by grantcitizenship testNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand's 2026 Election: More Than 2,300 Voting Places Confirmed
New Zealand's Electoral Commission confirms over 2,300 voting places for the 2026 General Election, with advance voting from 26 October and election day on 7 November.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation 2026 General ElectionElectoral CommissionKarl Le Quesneadvance votingWhare Pōti Māorivoting placesenrolment
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TENDERS & AWARDS #15 | 7 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Health NZ signals multi-stage search for Corporate Experience strategic delivery partners, while fresh public-sector work spans landfill operations, hospital engineering, workforce insights and Pacific learner support.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthEducationFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentLegal New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersHealth New ZealandCorporate Experience programmeChristchurch City CouncilBurwood LandfillEmployee InsightsParkside HospitalMinistry of EducationPacific Homework and Tutoring InitiativeDiversion Management Solutioncontract awardsTaranaki Regional CouncilDatacom SolutionsTe Taiwhenua o Tamateaclosing soontendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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One News NZ Leaders’ Debate 2026: Full Transcript — Part 5 of 7
Luxon and Hipkins clash over race, co-governance and racism in heated leaders' debate exchange
Politics and GovernmentHealthElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation Leaders DebateChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsJack Tame1Newsco-governanceMāori outcomesrace relationsThree WatersMāori Health Authoritymedical school placesWinston PetersShane Jonesracismnation building2026 election
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Government Funds 12 New Classrooms at Wakatipu High School to Meet Queenstown Growth
New Zealand Government invests in 12 new classrooms at Wakatipu High School, Queenstown's only public secondary school, with construction starting in 2027 and a site funded for a future second high school.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Wakatipu High SchoolQueenstownErica StanfordChris Bishopschool infrastructureclassroom expansionNew Zealand Government
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Sixty-Nine New Zealand Police Constables to Graduate in Porirua
Recruit Wing 400 graduates at Te Rauparaha Arena on 8 October, with 69 constables starting district duty from 19 October 2026 under patron Joe Harawira.
Law EnforcementEducationSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceRecruit Wing 400PoriruaJoe HarawiraPolice graduationMike PannettMark Mitchell
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Labour's Ginny Andersen Challenges Nicola Willis to Release National's Fiscal Plan Ahead of First Leaders Debate
Labour MP Ginny Andersen says National is hiding its plan from voters, asking what services Finance Minister Nicola Willis will cut as the first leaders debate begins.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationHealth New Zealand Labour PartyGinny AndersenNicola WillisNew Zealand National Partyleaders debatefiscal planPREFU
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TENDERS & AWARDS #14 | 6 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
University of Waikato tests market for NZ$30–35m recreation facility as Watercare, Queenstown-Lakes and Auckland Council open major infrastructure procurements
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyMilitaryTransportationEducation New Zealand public-sector procurementtenderscontract awardsUniversity of WaikatoUniRecWatercareQueenstown-Lakes District CouncilAuckland CouncilMinistry of DefenceHealth New ZealandMinistry for Primary IndustriesTimaru District CouncilWairoa District CouncilTranspowerHorizons Regional CouncilDepartment of Internal AffairsGETSinfrastructureTENDERS & AWARDS
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Julian Wilcox Appointed Chair of Māori Language Commission
Julian Wilcox begins a three-year term as Chair of the Māori Language Commission, with Acting Māori Development Minister Shane Jones praising his expertise and thanking outgoing Chair Professor Rawinia Higgins.
Politics and GovernmentEducationSocial IssuesState Governments Māori Language CommissionJulian WilcoxShane JonesRawinia Higginste reo MāoriNew Zealand GovernmentMāori Development
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New Zealand Tech Sector Contributes 8.7% of GDP but Faces Talent and Investment Decline
Tech New Zealand's 2025 metrics show technology adds $24.5 billion to GDP and $12.4 billion in exports, yet employment, business numbers, R&D and IT degree enrolments are falling.
Science & TechnologyBusinessEconomyComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues Tech New ZealandNew Zealand Tech Metrics 2025Graeme MullerCyber Smart WeekOnline Scams Code of PracticeNational Cyber Security Summittechnology sectorTechnology
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Dyslexia Awareness Week: The Tech Talent New Zealand Isn't Looking For
Peppr co-founder Dorenda Britten says one in five people are dyslexic and their thinking strengths in creativity, systems analysis and problem solving may already be inside New Zealand tech firms.
Science & TechnologyBusinessHealthEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducationSocial Issues Dyslexia Awareness WeekDorenda BrittenPepprNew Zealand technology sectordyslexic thinkingWorld Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025University of CanterburyTechnology