New guide to help students reach their full potential
Health Minister Tony Ryall and Education Minister Hekia Parata have today launched a new guide designed to help deliver better health services for secondary school students.
“Evidence shows quality school health services improve student wellbeing – which leads to better learning and helps young New Zealanders . . .
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OTH and Weltec collaborate for research
Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg ("OTH Regensburg") and the Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), announce their collaboration for teaching, research and academic exchange. The deal, the first of its kind for OTH Regensburg in New Zealand, represents a significant commitment by this leadin . . .
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Science in The New Zealand Curriculum:Years 5 to 8
A report released today by the Education Review Office shows that only 27 percent of schools have effective or generally effective science programmes for Years 5 to 8 students. The findings of the report Science in The New Zealand Curriculum: Years 5 to 8 are based on 100 schools reviewed in 2011.
"We are not gi . . .
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A new initiative to encourage Chinese computer science students to study in New Zealand has won funding from the International Education Growth Fund held by Education New Zealand.
The program will see students studying a four-year bachelor of information science at Hebei University of Technology (HEBUT), spending their final year of study at Massey University. Over the first three years . . .
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$465,000 to boost international education
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced the Government will invest $465,000 co-funding a dozen new growth initiatives in the international education industry.
Successful recipients of the second round of International Education Growth Fund (IEGF) grants include Massey University, which is developing . . .
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Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the establishment of a Taskforce that will free up schools to focus more on raising student achievement, and identify regulations that are obstructing this.
The Taskforce is part of the Government’s confidence and supply arrangement between the National and Act parties, who are working together to identify significant improvements . . .
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The Skills Organisation and NorthTec join forces
The Skills Organisation and NorthTec have joined forces to increase training options for Northland, starting with training for the region’s electrical apprentices.
The Skills Organisation is among New Zealand’s largest Industry Training Organisation (ITOs). It represents 20 different industries, including 11 specialist trad . . .
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Focus on excellence, more options for students drives Lincoln University/Aoraki Polytechnic partnership
Two of the country’s best known primary industries and land-based tertiary education providers are pooling resources and expertise under a new arrangement.
Under the new Collaborative Relationship Agreement, Lincoln University and Aoraki Polytechnic will bring to . . .
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Mâori & Pasifika Trades Training scales up
The Government today announced the first seven groups selected for the expansion of the Māori and Pasifika Trades Training initiative.
The joint initiative between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Tertiary Education Commission was announced in Budget 2013 and provides $43 million in funding over . . .
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PM’s Youth Programme making positive changes in lives of young people
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye joined Prime Minister John Key at a dinner last night to celebrate young participants of the 2014 Prime Minister’s Youth Programme.
The annual programme, which is now in its fifth year, involves up to 100 young people aged 14 - 17 years in Auckland. They have been re . . .
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PM announces $359m education investment
Prime Minister John Key today announced the National-led Government will invest an extra $359 million over the next four years to lift the achievement of New Zealand students at school.
In his first speech of the year, Mr Key says the country is moving in the right direction, with the economy projected to grow faster than most other develope . . .
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2014 Occupation Outlook report launched
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today released the 2014 Occupation Outlook report, a comprehensive overview of job demand, likely incomes, and training requirements for 50 different career options across New Zealand.
“The Occupation Outlook is designed to be one of the first places for young people and t . . .
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2014 starts with simpler training system for NZ
2014 will start with a much simpler vocational training system that is easy to navigate for employers, trainees and educators, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.
“Four years ago we had a highly complicated vocational training system in New Zealand with a total of 39 separate industry training . . .
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Google and Microsoft are taking steps to make it harder and harder for child porn content, images and videos to be found on their respective search engines.
Both companies have revealed details of a new plan that will see restrictions immediately applied across English-speaking countries, with the rest of the world and 158 other languages in the next six months.
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New Zealand enters Indian education market, to open pre-school in Chennai
Education New Zealand, the government agency to promote and market the country’s education overseas, is getting active in the Indian market. New Zealand-based not-for-profit organization Core Education in collaboration with education services provider Sun Global Services is opening the first . . .
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New Zealand has become one of the most favourable destinations for education for Indian students in the last few years. "Last year 11,349 Indian students took admissions in New Zealand's educational institutions contributing NZ $250 million to the economy. The numbers are expected to increase by 5-7 percent this year", said Ziena Jalil, regional director for south Asia, Educ . . .
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Dick Smith partners with 2020 Trust to help tackle New Zealand’s digital divide
Dick Smith has announced a new sponsorship for the 2020 Communications Trust’s Computers in Homes programme. The announcement was made in Christchurch today by Micah Gamman, Director for Dick Smith in New Zealand.
Part of the sponsorship includes new laptop computers for DORA, the Trust’s m . . .
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AUT first New Zealand university to partner with ANZBC
AUT University and the ASEAN (Association of South East Asia Nations) New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC) announced a partnership last night at a formal reception held at AUT. This partnership is the first of its kind between a business council and a university in New Zealand.
“AUT promotes itself as ‘the university for . . .
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New Zealand's educational ranking has fallen, according to the latest Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) report.
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) report released overnight compares the performance of just over half a million 15-year-olds from 65 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries.
It shows that w . . .
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Positive behaviour initiative is raising achievement
Education Minister Hekia Parata is pleased with a recent report showing a programme to address problem behaviour in schools is getting positive results for students across New Zealand.
“In Budget 2013, this Government invested a further $63.5 million over four years to the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) initi . . .
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Tool for Parents to Keep Kids Safe
KidsGoMobile, a Wellington startup company's objective is to make the digital world safer for kids. They have developed a software tool for parents to help keep their kids safe. This software aims to support digital parenting. New technology is beeing used by kids at an ever increasing younger age. Being able to access the internet from anywhere . . .
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New construction school for Wellington
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced that the Wellington Institute of Technology and Whitireia New Zealand will be investing $13.6 million in a new Regional School of Construction for Wellington.
Speaking at the launch of the Construction Sector Report at WelTec, Mr Joyce said the new initiative will . . .
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Green light for schools as digital community hubs
Schools with ultra-fast broadband will soon be able to share their fibre connections with their local communities, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye said today.
“In communities with poor connectivity, typically rural or remote areas, schools will be able to make their fibre infrastructure available to the wider co . . .
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Children affected by bullying and other social issues highlight need for greater parent support
This news release from Canterbury University there is a greater need for parent support in New Zealand to deal with bullying, child abuse and the other social issues such as drugs and alcohol education expert says.
Bullying, child abuse and the other social issues such as drugs and alcohol, h . . .
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Tertiary Education Minister supports student voice
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce endorsed the importance of an active student voice to institutions in the tertiary education sector when he opened the 2013 Congress of the NZ Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) today.
“It is important to have a student voice and for universiti . . .
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New professional body for teaching and educational leadership
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced proposals for the new body for educational professionals in the early learning and school sectors.
“This has been a three year process of development, drawing on international experience, with widespread consultation beginning in 2010 with the Education Workforce Adv . . .
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Reboot signs up 8000 new apprentices
The Government’s apprenticeship re-boot has already signed up 8000 new apprentices since March says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister, Steven Joyce.
The Apprenticeship Reboot was announced in January by Prime Minister John Key, as part of an overhaul of the apprenticeship scheme to get more apprentices qualified and more . . .
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Today Microsoft announces their Student Advantage programme, which will help ensure all students at New Zealand schools and academic institutions have access to the productivity tools used in most New Zealand workplaces, before they enter the workforce.
Beginning 1 December 2013, every state and integrated school, and tertiary provider in New Zealand that licenses Office for staff and facul . . .
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Changes to attract more international students to NZ
The Government has announced a package of new initiatives to encourage further growth in New Zealand's $2.6 billion international education sector.
Changes will make it easier for some international students to work during their studies and allow streamlined visa processing in partnership with selected high quality education . . .
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More tertiary students studying at higher levels
The latest report on enrolment data from the Ministry of Education shows more New Zealand tertiary students are studying at higher levels, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.
The report, Tertiary Education Enrolments 2012, shows a continuing increase in the number of students enrolling in degree and . . .
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The greatest asset in New Zealand’s education system is teachers. Teacher salaries make up the bulk of education spend, and teachers are the most important factor for student achievement and development. Thus New Zealand must design policies that attract the best and brightest into the teaching profession, and design attractive career structures so that teachers can develop their full pot . . .
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The University of Auckland, New Zealand’s leading tertiary institution is to offer free online courses open to students around the world.
In the initiative announced this week, the University will partner with FutureLearn, a UK-based consortium founded by the Open University to develop and deliver Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
The University of Auckland brings the number of . . .
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Changes proposed to strengthen university & wānanga governance
Proposed changes to university councils will help New Zealand universities remain internationally competitive, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.
“New Zealand universities have been performing very well in a world context, with all eight of our universities now listed in the Top . . .
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Responsible for nearly half of all international student enrolments, the Private Training Establishment (PTE) sector is critical to New Zealand’s international education industry. Education New Zealand has developed a broad suite of initiatives to support the sector's on-going growth.
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New Zealand’s parents will be better informed about early childhood education with the launch of the My ECE website (www.myece.org.nz) today.
With the Government targeting spending in early childhood education (ECE) towards funding more places in ECE with a view to increasing enrolments of 0 – 5 year olds, it is now more important that parents make well-researched choices about . . .
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NEW TEACHING EDUCATION INITIATIVE AIMED AT STRENGTHENING PROFESSION
Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today that the Government is partnering with the Universities of Auckland, Waikato and Otago to provide new postgraduate level initial teacher education (ITE) qualifications from next year.
“The Government is focused on strengthening the teaching profession as a cent . . .
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Plan to transform school property
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced a plan to transform the way school property is delivered to better support 21st Century learning environments and improved outcomes for students.
“Just as importantly, it will free up sector leaders, principals and their boards, to focus on the main b . . .
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Government support for telecommunications cable
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams is calling for expressions of interest from companies who are considering building a new international telecommunications cable between New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
“To ensure we have sufficient international capacity in the medium to long term, . . .
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Ministers announce first Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister John Banks today announced the first Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua.
Minister Parata says Partnership Schools offer a new, innovative and dynamic approach to engaging students in education.
“They will help young Kiwis be the best they can . . .
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Foundation education to be fees-free for 20-24 year olds
All foundation education (Level 1 and 2 courses) will be fees-free for 20-24 year-olds from 2014, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced today.
At the same time the government will extend the Youth Guarantee Scheme to 18 and 19 year-olds, meaning that all New Zealanders below the age of 25 . . .
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Becoming effective teachers for under-25 students: A model for professional development decision-making
A two year collaborative research pro . . .
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New Zealand looking to boost student numbers from Japan, S. Korea
A New Zealand government delegation will travel to Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) next week in a bid to bolster the number of international students studying in New Zealand.
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce would meet with education leaders and speak to high school students, in . . .
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School resources to continue after wind down
The production of high-quality educational resources, including the renowned School Journal, will continue after the Government’s decision to wind down the operations of government-owned Learning Media, Finance Minister Bill English and Education Minister Hekia Parata say.
Learning Media today announced the decision because i . . .
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Public Achievement Information to support your child’s education
Education Minister Hekia Parata today released information providing a clear picture of how all parts of the pre-school and school system are performing and supporting each other at a local level.
“We recognise for all parents their children’s success at school is a high priority. The . . .
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$27 MILLION INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION INITIATIVES AIMED AT PRIORITY CHILDREN
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the Government is investing $27 million in education initiatives targeted at priority children.
Ms Parata says the initiatives are targeted at children who are falling behind for a range of reasons.
“We know where these child . . .
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Parenting programme improves children's behaviour and parenting skills
28 August 2013
The Ministry of Education says an evaluation of its Incredible Years parenting programme shows it does improve children’s behaviour and parenting practices.
The programme is for parents of children aged 3-8 years whose behaviour causes significant disruption at home and/or school.
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New ITO set for a key role in the country’s economic growth and prosperity
A major new infrastructure industry training organisation being created with the merging of existing ITOs InfraTrain NZ and ESITO (Electricity Supply Training Organisation) is expecting to play a key role in how infrastructure is provided for the country’s future prosperity.
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NZ independent school group, ACG, looks to open in Tauranga
World-class NZ independent school group, ACG, looks to open in Tauranga
Tauranga, 15 August 2013 - Academic Colleges Group (ACG) recently purchased 14ha of land on the corner of Keenan Road and Pyes Pa Road (SH 36) in Tauranga. ACG is developing plans for resource consent approval of a new fa . . .
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New Education Programme Designed to Transform Construction Sector
The creation of buildings that are net zero (energy, water and waste), built from non-toxic, locally sourced materials and that are beautiful and inspiring is the goal of a new education programme for all construction professionals.
Living Built Environments is provided through the& . . .
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Youth survey shows life for young New Zealanders improving
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye has today released the latest survey about the health and wellbeing of New Zealand secondary school students.
“It is encouraging that on a number of critical measures life has improved considerably for young people compared to 10 years ago,” Ms Kaye says.
“This surv . . .
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Minister releases regional information on education progress
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today released information which shows how children are getting on at different stages of the education system in 16 regions throughout New Zealand.
The information shows what percentage of children are participating in early childhood education, are achieving at . . .
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"Schools should be teaching students skills they can use". That is the message from Chief Executive of Business New Zealand, Phil O’Reilly, before the Education and Science Select Committee at Youth Parliament on Tuesday.
The committee was considering whether certain subjects, like science, should be compulsory at school.
Mr O’Reilly said "old fashioned" . . .
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India’s Minister of Human Resource Development, Dr Pallam Raju, and a delegation of Indian education leaders, visited New Zealand this week to develop and reinforce education ties.
Yesterday the delegation took part in the second meeting of the India New Zealand Education Council (INZEC) and the first to be held in New Zealand.
A focus of the visit was to explore New Zealand’ . . .
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More young NZers succeeding in education
More young New Zealanders are succeeding in education with further progress towards achieving the Government’s Better Public Service [BPS] results targets.
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata say the Government’s drive for greater NCEA success is showing stron . . .
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Leading educational expert Andreas Schleicher to visit New Zealand
05 July 2013
Leading world expert on educational achievement and best practice, Andreas Schleicher, will visit New Zealand next week.
Mr Schleicher will be in New Zealand from 8-11 July as a guest of Education Minister, Hekia Parata.
Mr Schleicher is the Deputy Director for Education and Skills and S . . .
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More focus needed on preparing secondary students for life after school, new ERO report says
Date: 03/07/2013
Many secondary schools need to ensure their curriculum better prepares their students for life after school, according to a new report released today by the Education Review Office (ERO).
The report, Secondary Schools: Pathways for future education, training and employment, . . .
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3 July, 2013
More students leaving school with NCEA Level 2
Education Minister Hekia Parata says the final NCEA results show more students are leaving school having achieved NCEA Level 2.
The 2012 results show that 74.3 per cent of school leavers achieved NCEA Level 2 last year compared to 72.4 per cent in 2011.
That’s a 10.1 per cent increase since 2009.
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2 July, 2013
Computers in Homes funding extended
The Government has today announced it will continue funding for Computers in Homes for the next financial year.
Education Minister Hekia Parata says this is possible through moving up to $1.6 million of funding from Vote Education to the Department of Internal Affairs for the purposes of digital literacy.
“Computers . . .
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25 June, 2013
NZ education compares well with OECD
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata today welcomed the OECD’s latest education report, saying the findings show New Zealand continues to deliver a world-class education.
Education at a Glance 2013 compares education in 34 OECD . . .
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21st Century learning reference group announced
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye has today announced 14 members of a new reference group that will provide expert advice on 21st century learning environments and digital literacy in schools.
“The group will be chaired by Brett O’Riley and includes people who are proven leaders in technology and education,&rd; . . .
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CMC Limited and Unitec, New Zealand launch two vocational education programs in India
CMC Limited and Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand today announced launch of two vocational education programs aimed at building highly skilled manpower for the Construction Industry and for meeting the demand of high end areas in the IT Industry. These programs would be initially offered at CMC . . .
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Education talks aim at strengthening New Zealand, Colombia links
The New Zealand government is hoping that plans to step up education links with Colombia this week will bolster moves to make English an official language in the Latin American country.
Colombian Vice Minister of Education Patrizia Martinez Barrios arrived in New Zealand Sunday for a week-long visit . . .
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Next steps for 19 greater Christchurch schools
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced final decisions for 16 greater Christchurch schools affected by the Government’s Education Renewal Plans and two new proposals for three other schools.
“The Government is absolutely committed to rebuilding Christchurch – that’s why we are . . .
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Get ready for unprecedented profile of NZ education in China
If the New Zealand international education industry is to achieve its growth targets, we need to refresh and refocus our marketing impact in China. We also need to make a leap in scale.
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Interim decisions for five Aranui schools
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the interim decisions for the five Aranui schools in greater Christchurch affected by the Government’s Education Renewal Plans.
“The Government is absolutely committed to rebuilding Christchurch – that’s why we are investing $1 billion into restoring and renewing t . . .
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$40m to boost international education
Budget 2013 invests $40 million over the next four years in marketing and promoting New Zealand’s international education industry, as the country targets doubling the value of international education to $5 billion by 2025.
“This $40 million investment through the Government’s new Education New Zealand Crown agency will continue to . . .
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$136 million investment fast tracks school network upgrades
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the Government will invest $136 million over the next four years to complete the School Network Upgrade Project (SNUP) by 2016 - two years ahead of schedule.
Of this funding, $50 million is new money and comes from the Future Inves . . .
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Aoraki Polytechnic will soon become the first institution in New Zealand to offer six new nationally accredited qualifications in English.
English language programme co-ordinator Craig Courtis has been working for two years to develop a programme that uses the new set of qualifications in English as a second language.
These will eventually replace all the English qualifications now offe . . .
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Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced that nearly 700 more children will have access to quality early childhood education thanks to the Targeted Assistance for Participation Fund.
The Fund has allocated $9.3 million to early childhood education in communities of high-need in this financial year.
“More than half of all children that start school without a . . .
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Budget 2013: Expansion of Maori and Pasifika trades training
A major expansion of Māori and Pasifika Trades Training to 3,000 places as part of Budget 2013 was announced today by Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce, and Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Tariana Turia.
There are currently 600 places spread across the . . .
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FITEC has merged with Competenz
Competenz, ITO for manufacturing, engineering and food and beverage manufacturing, takes over responsibility for the forestry, wood manufacturing, furniture and biosecurity ITO, FITEC.
“Competenz, as a high performing ITO, is committed to delivering high quality training meeting industry’s needs,” says John Blakey, Competenz CEO. “ . . .
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Budget 2013: Supporting parents and communities to lift educational achievement
Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced the Government is investing $80.5 million of operating funding over four years in Budget 2013 to help support parents and communities play their role in lifting the educational achievement of young people.
Of that $80.5 million, $63.6 million over fou . . .
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Pacific success in tertiary education
Why do some Pacific students do well at tertiary education, while others find it more difficult to complete their qualifications?
This was one focus for Victoria University researcher and education lecturer Dr Cherie Chu, who looked at identifying, understanding and sharing educational practices in tertiary institutions that benefit Pacific learners . . .
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More school networks upgraded to improve learning opportunities
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced a further 80 schools are being invited to upgrade their IT networks so they can increase digital learning and teaching opportunities.
“The 80 schools will take the number of schools that are part of the Ministry of Educations’ School Network Upgrade P . . .
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Universities Sign Cooperation Arrangement with Spain
A higher education cooperation arrangement to enhance the relationship between universities in New Zealand and Spain has been signed today by Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara and Spain’s Council of Universities Ministry of Education Culture and Sport.
The Memorandum on Cooperation in Higher Education provides a fo . . .
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Report by India Education bureau, New Delhi: Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) is the first Indian University to be accredited by the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) an autonomous agency of Ministry of Education, Govt. of New Zealand to offer degrees affiliated to Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS), New Zealand, in India. The University now offers a dual degree . . .
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On Thursday, 11 April 2013 Dr Linda Sissons, Chief Executive of the Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) signed a new agreement with Guangxi Polytechnic of Construction (GPC) in Beijing, China which will see the number of Chinese students studying engineering or construction at WelTec increase significantly from mid-2013.
“This agreement forms the basis of a model . . .
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Victoria University tops New Zealand in research rankings
Victoria University of Wellington was today ranked first among New Zealand universities based on the research performance of its academic staff.
“Today’s release by the Tertiary Education Commission of the latest PBRF Evaluation ranks Victoria as number one in New Zealand. This validates the commitment of our staff to . . .
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Michael Woodhouse
28 February, 2013
Work website for international students launched
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today launched www.nzstudywork.com, an exciting new website designed to provide advice and support for international students in New Zealand.
?The new website provides international students with a ?one-stop shop? where they can get information about their employment righ . . .
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John Banks
1 March, 2013
Partnership Schools Authorisation Board Established
Associate Education Minister John Banks today announced the establishment and appointment of members to the independent Partnership Schools Authorisation Board.
The role of the Board is to evaluate applications for Partnership Schools and make recommendations to the Minister of Education on which applications should b . . .
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Top students uncomfortable being called "gifted"
19 February 2013
A University of Canterbury study of top students has found many of them were not comfortable being identified as gifted and talented.The students in the UC survey said they understood that they needed to downplay any perceived abilities if they wanted to maintain their social status in schools.Several were concerned about getting . . .
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Hekia Parata
18 February, 2013
Building the best schooling network in the country
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced she has listened to parents and school communities and decided about a third of the proposals for greater Christchurch schools should now not proceed.
Ms Parata today announced interim decisions for 31 of the 38 schools affected by the Government?s Education Renewal . . .
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Hekia Parata
15 February, 2013
Benefits of early childhood education promoted to Pacific families
Pacific Island Affairs and Education Minister Hekia Parata welcomes the first of a series of local workshops to inform Pacific families of the benefits of early childhood education (ECE) in Auckland this weekend.
?We want to make sure that all Pacific families know that having our kids attend ECE . . .
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Hekia Parata
13 February, 2013
NCEA provisional results show more students achieving
Education Minister Hekia Parata says provisional NCEA results show more students are achieving, particularly Pasifika students.
The provisional results show that 82.7 per cent of students achieved NCEA Level 2 last year compared to 81.9 per cent in 2011. An increase of 6.7 per cent since 2008.
The results sho . . .
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Major Trades Training Provider Welcomes Incentives for Apprentices and Employers
The Wellington Institute of Technology welcomes the recent announcement by Prime Minister John Key on financial incentives for new apprentices and their employers.
?It has been widely recognised that the building and construction industry required a kick-start to get the rebuild of Chri . . .
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Steven Joyce
4 February, 2013
Details on Novopay Ministerial Inquiry announced
Minister with responsibility for Novopay Steven Joyce today announced details of the Ministerial Inquiry into the education payroll system.
The Ministerial Inquiry is one of five measures the Government announced last week to address the issues surrounding Novopay.
Minister Joyce says the Ministerial Inquiry will b . . .
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Minister celebrates with Porirua Pasifika community to raise Pasifika achievement
The Government?s Pasifika Education Plan 2013-2017 has been received by the Porirua Pasifika community as the Government continues its focus on raising achievement for five-out-of-five kids.
Education and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata says the Planaims to have Pasifika kids participating, engaging, . . .
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Steven Joyce
31 January, 2013
Minister gives update on Novopay
Minister with responsibility for Novopay Steven Joyce today provided an update on Novopay and announced measures to address the situation.
?Novopay is one of the largest payroll systems in Australasia covering approximately 110,000 people and 15 separate collective agreements. After meeting with the key parties involved over the pa . . .
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New Zealand Apprenticeships to boost skills & support jobs
The Government is to boost the number of people in apprenticeships by combining all apprenticeships into a single nationwide scheme and providing new financial incentives for employers and workers to take up more apprenticeships, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.
The new industry training initiativ . . .
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Record Success for Kristin Students in the International Baccalaureate
Kristin School has commenced its 40 Year anniversary celebrations in the best possible way, with news this week of a record set of examination results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Kristin was the first school in New Zealand to offer the prestigious qualification, which is held in high regard in universities arou . . .
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Carpentry Students Go Green
Wellington Institute of Technology carpentry students are set to gain some of the latest skills and knowledge in environmentally conscious building practices, when they begin work on a high rating energy efficient homein Otaki this year.
WelTec have formed a partnership with Little Greenie Building Education and the Otaki Clean Technology Centre in th . . .
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AUSTRALIA'S largest English language trainer, Navitas, has struck a deal with New Zealand's University of Canterbury to set up a college for international students in a bid to double the percentage of foreign students at its Christchurch campus.
Perth-based Navitas and the university will establish a new department dubbed UC International College that will offer a number of programs, including c . . .
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Steven Joyce
Digital literacy added to community education in schools
Digital literacy will be included as an educational priority area within the $13.8 million funding for Adult and Community Education in schools next year Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced today.
Its inclusion within the scope of Adult and Community Education in schools expands t . . .
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Project to smooth the transition to tertiary education
Massey will partner with four regional secondary schools in a new project to support pupils as they move into tertiary education.
The project Enabling academic literacy: Smoothing the transition to tertiary learning has received $200,000 in funding from the New Zealand Council for Educational Research.
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Education research leader to head new instituteThursday, 13 December 2012, 11:50 amPress Release: Massey University
Thursday, December 13, 2012Education research leader to head new institute
The inaugural head of the University's new Institute of Education is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Oklahoma who has more than 20 years of academic leadership at several United S . . .
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NZ ranked eighth in global education study
Published: 9:48AM Saturday December 01, 2012 Source: ONE News
New Zealand's education system has been ranked eighth in the world in a report published by an education firm.
The global education study called The Learning Curve was published by Pearson and written by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
The report covered 40 countries and examined the cogn . . .
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Steven Joyce, Hekia Parata
22 November, 2012
Two Ministries come together to help raise Pasifika achievement
A new initiative aimed at raising achievement among Pasifika students has been launched by the Government today in Auckland.
The Pasifika Education Plan 2013-2017, which has been developed by the Education and Pacific Island Affairs Ministries sets out how ministries can work together w . . .
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Institute Strengthens Education Ties between NZ and India
Victoria University is heading up a new organisation to deepen educational ties between New Zealand and India.
The New Zealand India Research Institute, based at Victoria and directed by Professor Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, an authority on Indian history and development, involves nearly 40 academics in five New Zealand universities?Victoria, . . .
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Hekia Parata
19 November, 2012
Education Minister welcomes He Kai Kei Aku Ringa Action Plan
Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the He Kai Kei Aku Ringa report from the M?ori Economic Development Panel saying it is very consistent with her own approach to improving M?ori outcomes in the education system.
?He Kai Kei Aku Ringa is a very helpful piece of work. It makes clear, quality . . .
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Sport New Zealand has begun a project which aims to use the power of sport to help kids achieve in the classroom and the community.
?Every day we see the power of sport to change the lives of young people and to help them succeed in other aspects of life. This project will harness that power for schools to get the results they want in their communities,? said Sport New Zealand Chief Executive, Pe . . .
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