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Making sure all New Zealanders can achieve their potential by developing skills, finding secure employment and having fulfilling careers is the driving force for the Government’s Employment Strategy, released today by Prime Minister Jacinda...

Following last week's announcements of the major reforms to the vocational education system, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has launched The Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Awards. The awards were launched this week at Hutt Valley High...

Primary and intermediate principals who are members of NZEI Te Riu Roa will vote on whether to increase strike action at a series of nationwide paid union meetings next week from 12 to 15 August.The...

Following yesterday's vocational education reform announcements, the establishment board for the new Institute of skills and technology has been announced.

Under major changes to New Zealand’s vocational education system announced today, industry training organisations will be replaced by industry-led councils and polytechnics with operate as a single campus network. By Jude Barback.

NZEI Te Riu Roa organised the letter to Education Minister Chris Hipkins and Secretary for Education Iona Holsted, to show the strong levels of community support for principals.President Lynda Stuart said principals deserved an offer that...

An audit has found that 1776 new teachers were paid below the legal minimum wage while officials assessed their qualifications. The number, found by the Auditor-General, is far greater than the "small number" of teachers...

The principals' and teachers' union, the NZ Educational Institute (NZEI), has called for the day of action on August 9, saying green was chosen "because it's part of our campaign branding and it's a...

The Learning Support Action Plan 2019-25 was announced on Friday by associate education minister Tracey Martin with the aim of helping children and young people with learning needs.It came in response to feedback from...

On-the-job teacher training has been given a boost, as the Government looks for ways to increase teacher numbers.Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced a new programme will offer 240 trainee teachers the chance to earn...