International Students Thriving as Enrolments Rebound Across New Zealand
New Zealand’s international education sector is showing strong signs of recovery, with fresh survey results confirming that international students are not only returning but also thriving in their studies and communities here. According to the 2025 International Student Experience Survey, a remarkable 87% of students rated their overall New Zealand experience positively, continuing the steady […]
Parent Boost Visitor Visa Now Open for Applications
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has announced that applications are now open for the new Parent Boost Visitor Visa, giving parents of New Zealand citizens and residents the chance to spend more time with their families. This new visa allows multi-entry visits for up to five years, provided applicants meet certain health, financial, and insurance requirements. […]
$100 Million Upgrade for New Zealand Hospitals
The Government has announced a $100 million investment to fast-track upgrades across hospitals nationwide. Health Minister Simeon Brown says the funding, included in Budget 2025, is aimed at strengthening frontline healthcare and ensuring New Zealanders can rely on modern, resilient hospital services. What’s Being Funded The programme will be delivered in two main streams: Examples […]
World-First Literacy Support for Students in Specialist Schools
A groundbreaking step in education has been launched in New Zealand, with the University of Canterbury’s Child Well-being Research Institute and Massey University extending the Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) into specialist schools. The programme, already used in over 1,000 primary schools, equips teachers with structured literacy tools and strategies. Now, for the first time […]
Secondary Teachers Weigh In On Government’s Latest Pay Offer
Secondary teachers across Aotearoa are now considering a revised pay offer from the Government, with voting underway to decide whether to accept or reject the proposal. The offer, which would settle the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement covering more than 19,700 teachers nationwide, includes pay increases. However, the rises are unevenly distributed across the workforce and […]
Education and Iwi Leaders Unite to Protect Te Tiriti in Schools
Today, education and iwi leaders from across Aotearoa will gather in Wellington for a landmark summit focused on the future of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in education. The event, hosted by Te Akatea NZ Māori Principals’ Association, comes amid growing concern from educators about recent government policy changes that many believe weaken the role of […]
Why New Zealand Needs Compulsory Language Learning
Language learning in New Zealand has reached a crisis point. A new report shows fewer Kiwi students are learning additional languages today than back in the 1930s — and experts say the time for change is now. The report, Language Learning for New Zealand’s Future, recommends making second language study compulsory from Years 7 to […]
Outdoor Education at Risk Under Proposed Policy Change
Whenua Iti Outdoors has raised alarm over a Ministry of Education proposal that would remove Outdoor Education from the list of senior school general subjects, reclassifying it as a limited vocational option to be developed by a future Service Industry Skills Body. Chief Executive Mark Bruce-Miller warned the move would undo decades of progress in […]
Report Sounds Alarm on “Dramatic” Grade Inflation at NZ Universities
A landmark report has revealed a dramatic and sustained increase in top grades at New Zealand universities, a trend researchers conclude is driven by systemic pressures rather than smarter students. The study, Amazing Grades: Grade Inflation at New Zealand Universities by The New Zealand Initiative, analysed data from all eight universities. It found the proportion of A […]
Greens Stand With Our Teachers In Fight For Fair Pay
The Green Party has declared full support for teachers striking for better pay and conditions, arguing that teacher wellbeing directly impacts student learning. Spokesperson Teanau Tuiono criticised the Government for prioritising funding for landlords, tobacco companies, and fossil fuel executives while offering teachers what amounts to a pay cut once inflation is considered. He called […]