Tag: ministry_of_education
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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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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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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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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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TENDERS & AWARDS #12 | 2 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has opened a substantial Whakatāne flood-protection package, while new public-sector work spans solar generation, water treatment, specialist construction, council regulatory services and farm biosecurity.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentEnergyEducationTransportationAgriculture NZ public-sector procurementtenderscontract awardsBay of Plenty Regional CouncilWhakatāne flood protectionUniversity of Waikato solarEarth Sciences New ZealandWhangārei District CouncilWaipā District CouncilBiosecurity New ZealandNZTAMinistry of EducationŌpōtiki District CouncilHealth New ZealandWellington City CouncilREANNZCrown Infrastructure DeliveryHorizons Regional CouncilTENDERS & AWARDS
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TENDERS & AWARDS #11 | 1 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Ministry of Health opens nine-day procurement for independent review of Health NZ infrastructure-delivery functions, plus outsourced payroll, costing SaaS, hospital fire remediation, road upgrades and workforce training
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyTransportationEducation NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersMinistry of HealthHealth New ZealandTe Kawa Mataaho Public Service CommissionNew Zealand Customs ServiceWaikato District CouncilAuckland CouncilMinistry of EducationMinistry for Primary IndustriesTimaru District CouncilKāpiti Coast District CouncilNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahicontract awardstenders and awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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Seymour Launches Campaign to Buy Epsom Campus for New School
ACT's David Seymour wants the Government to acquire the University of Auckland Epsom Campus in full, backing a co-ed high school co-sponsored by Auckland Grammar and Epsom Girls' Grammar.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesReal Estate David SeymourEpsom CampusUniversity of AucklandAuckland Grammar SchoolEpsom Girls' Grammar SchoolMinistry of Education
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Construction to Begin on New Zealand's First New Specialist School in 50 Years
Drury Specialist School, with six classrooms for up to 54 students with high and complex needs, is set to open in Term 1, 2028, as land is also secured for a future primary school.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial Issues Erica StanfordDrury Specialist Schoolspecialist educationMinistry of Educationschool infrastructureDrury EastNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #9 | 29 September 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Defence signals polar-capable drone tender, Tasman school build opens, Kāinga Ora names Hamilton builder
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentMilitaryReal EstateEducationHealth NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersMinistry of Defencepolar-capable UASHMNZS AotearoaWaimea CollegeMinistry of EducationKāinga OraMitchell ConstructionHamilton public housingUpper Hutt City CouncilAirways New ZealandFar North District CouncilSelwyn District CouncilHealth New ZealandWairarapa HospitalTenders & Awardstenders
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Labour Accuses Luxon of Hiding as Campaign Enters Day Two
Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty says Christopher Luxon has been out of sight for two days, citing coalition disputes, supermarket and LNG criticism, and education ministry questions.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyNational PartyEducation New Zealand Labour PartyChristopher LuxonKieran McAnultyNew Zealand electioncost of livingMinistry of Education
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Chief Ombudsman Opens Formal Investigation into Ministry of Education OIA Allegations
Chief Ombudsman John Allen met the Secretary for Education and the Public Service Commissioner, then confirmed a formal investigation into allegations of attempts to circumvent the Official Information Act.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral Politics Official Information ActMinistry of EducationChief OmbudsmanJohn AllenEllen MacGregor-ReidSir Brian RocheinvestigationOffice of the Ombudsman
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Chief Ombudsman Seeks Urgent Meeting Over OIA Circumvention Claims
John Allen wants to meet the Secretary of Education over leaked video allegations that ministry staff were told not to record interactions with the Minister's Office to avoid OIA discovery.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducationLegalMediaGeneral Politics Official Information ActChief OmbudsmanJohn AllenMinistry of EducationOmbudsmen Act 1975curriculum centreMinister of Education
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Labour Calls for Public Service Commission Probe into OIA Allegations Against Education Minister's Office
Labour's Ginny Andersen says a leaked video raises questions about instructions to Ministry of Education staff to keep political matters off emails and avoid OIA scrutiny.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues New Zealand Labour PartyGinny AndersenChristopher LuxonErica StanfordOfficial Information ActPublic Service CommissionMinistry of EducationElection
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New Zealand Completes Release of Updated Years 0-10 Curriculum
Education Minister Erica Stanford releases the final learning areas of the updated Years 0-10 New Zealand Curriculum, adding online safety and a national sexuality education approach.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEnvironment New Zealand CurriculumErica StanfordMinistry of EducationOnline SafetySexuality EducationTe MātaiahoNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Schools Embrace Enclosed Classrooms for Calmer Learning
New Zealand's Education Minister Erica Stanford announced nearly 200 schools are replacing open-plan classrooms with enclosed spaces. This initiative aims to create calmer, quieter learning environments, addressing teacher and parent concerns about noise and distractions, with positive early results.
EducationPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues ClassroomsOpen-planSchool modificationsErica StanfordMinistry of EducationNew Zealand Government
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Government Pauses Homeschool Regulation Changes After Feedback
New Zealand's Government has paused proposed changes to homeschool regulations, citing complex feedback from stakeholders. Education Minister Erica Stanford confirmed the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill will remove related amendments, with future legislation to consider provisions.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsLegal New Zealand GovernmentHomeschoolingEducation RegulationErica StanfordMinistry of EducationEducation and Training (System Reform) Amendment BillEducation Policy
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Media Monitor: New Zealand civil defense warns of floods, missing teen search continues
Radio New Zealand is reporting on flood warnings, a Ministry of Education report on employment, a missing teenager, and a rugby match between the Māori All Blacks and Japan XV.
WeatherSportSocial IssuesEducationDisastersEmployment and Labor TasmanCivil DefenceFloodsMinistry of EducationMāori All BlacksJapan XVMissing PersonRNZ News