Education
Broken promises: Ministry apologises to Kaipara College for scrapping new build
An apology to a school from the Secretary of Education says the ministry was too slow to flag rising costs.
Problems 'rife', 'systemic': Principals welcome probe of school property management
The head of the Secondary Principals' Association says the current system is not fit for purpose. Audio
Education Minister on inquiry into school property system
Labour has hit out at a government inquiry into the school property system, saying "National are choosing to prioritise tax cuts over classrooms for children."
The three-month review will look into… Audio
Labour's Jan Tinetti 'furious' about school property review
The former Education Minister is furious that the school property system is under review citing "abysmal economic management" from the previous Labour government.
A three-month Ministerial Inquiry… Audio
Government announces inquiry into school property system
A fast-growing high school says a government inquiry into the school property system won't do anything to complete six new blocks which are only partially built.
According to National, the review has… Audio
Ministry of Education explains why it has hired so many new staff
A select committee wants to know why the ministry has added about 1900 staff, in five years.
The Panel with Stephen Franks and Alison Mau (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Stephen Franks and Alison Mau discuss the Government's gang patch policy and another drop in NCEA achievement. Audio
Late principal a leader who 'empowered those around him'
Paul McKinley, who died suddenly over the weekend, fostered "a culture of excellence" at his school, colleague says.
School property system "bordering on crisis" - Education Minister
The government is launching an inquiry into school property with an eye to scrapping potentially hundreds of building projects that it calls unrealistic and unaffordable. Announcing the inquiry today… Audio
Govt launching inquiry into school property system
The Government is launching an inquiry into the school property system, which it says is bordering on crisis with major cost blowouts and stalled projects. Earlier this month, RNZ revealed that the… Audio
Auckland school self-funds five classrooms to cope with swelling school roll
The Ministry of Education did not believe the school had been able to complete the project for $2.5 million, the principal says. Audio
The rising cost of university accommodation in NZ
Living in university halls is seen as a rite of passage for some, but the price to stay on campus has never been higher.
Students call for allowance when on work placement
Students who undertake work placements as part of their training are calling to be paid an allowance, with reports of some students sinking into debt or even poverty while on mandatory placements.
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The rising cost of university accommodation in NZ
It's that time of year where the kids are off to University, getting their first taste of independence, and hopefully not burning any furniture.
But as the cost of living continues to rise so does… Audio
Most students who failed NCEA tests failed second attempt
Figures provided to Radio New Zealand show most students who failed high-stakes NCEA tests on their first attempt last year failed again on their second try.
The figures for those from the most… Audio
High failure rates on second attempts at new NCEA tests
Most students who failed crucial new NCEA tests on their first attempt last year failed again on their second attempt.
Students fail new NCEA tests on second attempt
Most students who failed crucial new NCEA tests on their first attempt last year failed again on their second try.
Principals say they will be more careful about ensuring students sit the reading… Audio
The rising cost of university accommodation in NZ
Its that time of year where the kids are off to University, getting their first taste of independence. But as the cost of living continues to rise so does the cost of going to university. Living away… Audio
Was keeping schools closed for so long in the Covid pandemic the right call?
It was more than two years of constant disruption for many students and it has caused lasting impacts to their education.
