Category: education
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New Zealand Civil Aviation Bill Passed, Modernizing Aviation Regulations
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released an update detailing key activities and changes within New Zealand's aviation sector. Director of Civil Aviation Keith Manch highlighted the breadth of aviation activity in New Zealand, from the Flying New Zealand National…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWeatherTransportationAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentClimate ChangeDisastersEducationAviationDigital and Print Publishing
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Further Charges Laid in Dilworth School Investigation
Auckland detectives have laid further charges following Operation Beverly, the investigation into alleged historical sexual offending at Dilworth School. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves, this week, detectives charged another man as part of their ongoing enquiries into these…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalEducation Operation BeverlyDilworth SchoolAucklandsexual abuseCrime StoppersMark GreavesNew Zealand Police
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Record Voter Turnout in Wellington City Council Elections
The final results for the 2025 Wellington City Council elections have been released, confirming the elected members and highlighting a record-breaking voter turnout. According to the Wellington City Council, the voter return was 49.99%, with 81,574 voting papers received, marking…
Politics and GovernmentAustralasiaSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEducation
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ACT Celebrates Achievements in Local Government, Education, and Small Business
ACT is celebrating a week of delivering on its promises, focusing on outcomes rather than theatrics. The party highlighted achievements in local government, education, and support for small businesses. A significant victory for ACT was the outcome of referendums on…
Politics and GovernmentEducationBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues ACTMāori wardsAuckland UniversityCharter schoolsRed tapeLocal Government
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New Zealand Trials New Census Survey System
Stats NZ is trialling a new census collection system in New Plymouth, Christchurch, and Ashburton. The new approach, announced in June 2025, aims to modernise the census by using government-held data, known as administrative data, alongside a new annual census…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation
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Stats NZ Assesses Ethnicity Data Quality in Experimental Census
A Stats NZ research paper, released on October 9, 2025, assesses the quality of ethnicity data within the experimental administrative population census (APC). The study compares ethnicity information derived from administrative sources against data collected in the 2023 Census. The…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySocial IssuesAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEducationMedical Science
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports on politics, cyber fraud, and global energy
The Guardian is reporting that Malarndirri McCarthy is proposing penalties for states that fail to meet Closing the Gap targets. Separately, Western Sydney University graduates were sent fraudulent emails claiming their degrees had been revoked. In other news, global renewable…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaSportEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsRenewable energyAstronomy and SpaceDigital and Print PublishingMedia BiasTennisFootball AustraliaMalarndirri McCarthyWestern Sydney UniversityWinston PetersCyberattackGuardian Australia
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ACT Addresses Earthquake Regulations, Co-Governance, and University Courses
ACT is addressing several key issues, including earthquake regulations, co-governance, and university courses. The party is focused on providing practical solutions and fiscal responsibility. ACT opposed the National's earthquake-prone building law in 2016, with David Seymour being the sole dissenting…
Politics and GovernmentEconomyEducationEnvironmentState GovernmentsLocal ACTEarthquake RegulationsCo-GovernanceFar North District CouncilAuckland UniversityZombie LawsDavid SeymourACT Party NZ
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ACT Party Highlights Legislative Achievements in Key Sectors
The ACT Party has released a summary of its recent legislative achievements, focusing on reforms in healthcare, employment, justice, and education. The party emphasizes its commitment to practical solutions and efficient services. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden highlighted changes…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLegalEducationEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceState Governments ACT PartyHolidays ActPharmacNicole McKeeHealthcareJustice SystemACT Party NZ
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Wellington City Council Encourages Family Voting Fun During School Holidays
Wellington City Council is encouraging residents to make voting a family affair during the school holidays. The council has compiled a list of "awesome whānau-friendly activities" to transform a simple voting trip into an engaging adventure suitable for all ages.…
Politics and GovernmentAustralasiaEducationGeneral Politics Wellington City Councilvotingschool holidaysfamily activitieswhānaucivic duty
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Hīkoi to Encourage Voting in Hastings Council Elections
A hīkoi to encourage voting in the council elections will be held in Hastings on Friday, September 26. The Hīkoi ki te Pōti (Hīkoi to vote) will commence at 8 am at the Hastings Clocktower and proceed 500 metres to…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEducation HastingsHīkoiTe Taiwhenua o HeretaungaFor Wards Hawke’s BayMāori wardsLocal ElectionReferendum
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Offshore Betting Surge in New Zealand Football League
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand's national football league has become a magnet for offshore betting, raising concerns for sport integrity experts. It said figures obtained by RNZ reveal $212 million was wagered on the New Zealand men's domestic football…
SportBusinessWeatherPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsEconomyGeneral WeatherEducation RNZfootballsports bettingmatch-fixingLoafers Lodge firemurder trialRNZ News
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Youth Crime Plummets, Forestry Conversions Limited, and Overseas Adoptions Addressed
Youth crime has seen a significant drop since June 2024, according to Minister for Children Karen Chhour. "As I tour the country, I am consistently hearing that communities are feeling safer,” said Chhour. Serious youth offending is down 14.6 percent…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationLaw Enforcement Youth CrimeForestry ConversionsOverseas AdoptionsUniversity of AucklandKaren ChhourNicole McKeeDr Parmjeet Parmar
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Library Card Design Competition Winners Announced
Wellington City Libraries has announced the winning entries for its design a library card competition. The competition was part of the celebrations leading up to the reopening of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui next year. Two winning designs were…
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ACT Local Candidate's Billboard Vandalized with Gunfire
An ACT Local candidate in Northland had his campaign billboard vandalized with gunfire this week. The incident involved bullets tearing through the face of Matthew Yovich, the Bream Bay candidate, on his signs in Whangārei. Yovich stated that he was…
Politics and GovernmentEducationSocial IssuesAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducation
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Report Reveals Alarming Food Insecurity in New Zealand
A new report has revealed alarming levels of food insecurity in New Zealand, particularly affecting children, Pacific families, and Māori whānau. The report, from The Salvation Army NZ, highlights that this is happening despite New Zealand being a large food…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesBusinessEconomyTradeGovernmentEducationAgriculture Food InsecurityThe Salvation Army NZMāoriPacific familiesFood SystemsNational Food Strategy
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New Zealand Sees Increase in Overseas Visitors in July 2025
Overseas visitor arrivals in New Zealand reached 236,600 in July 2025, marking an increase of 14,700 from July 2024. According to Stats NZ, the most significant changes were in arrivals from Australia, up by 17,700, while arrivals from China decreased…
WorldBusinessPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaEconomyTradeEducation
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Auckland to Host New Police Recruit Wing in February
A new recruit wing is set to begin at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus on February 9, according to Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers. This marks the second group of recruits to utilize the facilities leased from…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducation AucklandRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeRNZPCDeputy Commissioner Jill RogersWing 397Massey UniversityNorthlandNew Zealand Police
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AI Experts Urge New Zealand Leaders for Bipartisan AI Regulation
A group of AI experts are calling on New Zealand's political leaders to launch a bipartisan effort to produce risk management-based AI regulation and establish a national AI oversight body. In an open letter addressed to Rt Hon Christopher Luxon,…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLawEducationComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEuropeAustralasiaSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing AI RegulationChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsGovernmentTechnology
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Missing Dad, School Threats, Bell Tower
Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand is reporting that police believe people know the whereabouts of Tom Phillips, who is missing with his children. It said footage shows Phillips and one of his children allegedly breaking into a store. RNZ also…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldSportHealthWeatherBusinessAustraliaUnited StatesLegalEducationTrade Tom Phillipsthreatening emailsbell towerNaomi Osakapolice shootingcrimeRadio New Zealand
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Law Changes, Police Tasering, Illegal Parking
RNZ is reporting that the Finance Minister of New Zealand announced a series of law changes to create an "express lane" for new competitors to enter the market. It said a woman who died in police custody was tasered by…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthSportLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation Finance Ministerlaw changespolice custodytaseredillegal parkingMinistries for Women and Pacific PeoplesRNZ News
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ArtSplash Returns to Wellington with Creative Experiences for Youth
Wellington City Council's ArtSplash festival is back from August 25-28, offering a range of creative experiences for young people. This year's event features a fresh new look. Presented by the Wellington City Council, ArtSplash aims to celebrate the creativity of…
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaEducationState Governments
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Man Arrested for Approaching Students in Christchurch
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Christchurch following reports of a suspicious person approaching students in the Merivale and St Albans areas. Police initiated an investigation on August 4, conducting inquiries and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the individual.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation ChristchurcharreststudentsMerivaleSt Albansrelease conditionsDetective Constable Andrea McDowellNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Loafers Lodge Arson Trial
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a man on trial for allegedly setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel, killing five, did so because he didn't want to live there. RNZ said the 50-year-old, who has name suppression, faces five…
Politics and GovernmentHealthSportBusinessLaw EnforcementLegalFilm and TVMusicSocial IssuesEconomyEducation RNZLoafers LodgeArsonWellingtonNewtownFentanylAlbert ParkRNZ News
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ACT Calls Out Media, Defends Teacher Pay Stance, and Criticizes Council Actions
ACT criticizes media gatekeepers, teacher pay demands, and council decisions, while promoting its policy solutions. The party accuses the media of ignoring important issues and pushing their own agenda. They advocate for unfiltered content and direct communication with the public.…
Politics and GovernmentMediaEducationSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedia Bias ACTMedia GatekeepersTeacher PaySouth Wairarapa District CouncilWellington City CouncilKaren ChhourNicole McKeeACT Party NZ
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Tsunami Alert Issues, Teacher Strikes, and More
RNZ is reporting that a combination of device settings, cell tower coverage and alert areas caused people to get multiple alerts, or no alerts at all, during last month's tsunami scare. It said the National Emergency Management Agency revealed that…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegalEducation RNZtsunamiteachersstrikeTamiherealcohol lobbyRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers Missing Children, Teacher Pay, COVID Spending
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including the ongoing search for missing children. It said the mother of Tom Phillips, who has been missing with his three children since December 2021, has released a letter expressing her sadness…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessHealthWeatherSportEducationUkraineEuropeWhite HouseEconomyFinancial MarketsMedical Science Tom PhillipsJudith CollinsGrant RobertsonWellington HospitalParemoremo PrisonStuff strikeMissing personsRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Toddler Death, Soldier's Espionage
Media Monitor: RNZ is reporting that a toddler died of sepsis after being discharged from a Gisborne hospital. It said the Health and Disability Commissioner found breaches of the patient's rights by a locum GP and Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti.…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessSportMedical ScienceEducationEconomyLaw Enforcement RNZsepsisGisborne Hospitalmilitary informationprimary teachersKiwiSaverNewtownRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Forbes Allegations, Luxon on Gaza
Radio New Zealand is reporting that police escalated allegations about Michael Forbes, the Prime Minister's former deputy chief press secretary, to the police executive. It said Forbes was told to inform his employer himself after allegations emerged that he recorded…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessHealthSportMiddle EastAsiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationSocial IssuesMedical Science Michael ForbesChristopher LuxonGazaChloe SwarbrickCovid-19 InquiryMāori languageRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Cold Snap, Ponzi Scheme, Sea Lion Deaths
RNZ is reporting that much of New Zealand remains gripped by icy cold weather as winter nears its end. It said a cold snap is expected to continue this week. RNZ also reported that a couple in Christchurch allegedly ran…
WeatherBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldSportLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEconomyLegalAsiaAustralasiaMiddle EastEuropeFinancial MarketsTradeEmployment and LaborGeneral PoliticsPacificEducation