Tag: early_childhood_education
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National to End Screens in ECE, Limit Use in Primary Schools
National's Set Up for Success policy would end screen and device use in early childhood education, limit screens in primary school and add a School Start Check before children begin school.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesElection Erica StanfordNew Zealand National PartyEarly Childhood EducationSchool Start CheckSet Up for SuccessPrimary SchoolScreen TimeNZ National Party
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New Zealand Accelerates ECE Funding and Reforms to Ease Cost Pressures
New Zealand's ECE services will receive a 1.5% subsidy increase from July 2026, six months early, providing $40 million annually. Regulatory reforms also aim to reduce compliance and improve quality, offering relief to families facing rising costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationSocial Issues Early Childhood EducationDavid SeymourFundingRegulatory ReformEducation PolicyFamilyBoostNew Zealand Government
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ACT to Host James Lindsay, Ease Melatonin Access, Revise Work Rules
ACT is set to host Dr. James Lindsay at its 2025 rally and has announced that adults will soon be able to purchase melatonin over the counter at pharmacies.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessEducationLaw EnforcementLegal ACT PartyJames LindsayMelatoninEmployment LawEarly Childhood EducationDavid SeymourBrooke van VeldenACT Party NZ