Education
Two Auckland polytechs see biggest jump in domestic enrolments in years
The national polytechnic, Te Pūkenga, says domestic enrolments at its 16 polytechnics have jumped 20 percent.
More NZers enrolling in polytechnics and universities
The number of New Zealanders enrolling in the nation's polytechnics and universities has grown rapidly this year.
The increase in numbers mean some institutions will ask for more government funding… Audio
Net loss in enrolments for NZ universities
Universities have revealed a net loss of thousands of students this year.
The eight institutions have enrolled 9000 more New Zealanders, but they have lost about 14,000 foreign students.
Chris… Audio
'They're really over it' - Students' behaviour affected by lockdowns
Some Auckland secondary schools are blaming the pandemic for a surge in anxiety and behaviour problems among their students.
Unusual student behaviour causing trouble in Auckland schools
Some Auckland secondary schools are reporting unusual and unpredictable behaviour from students and they believe the Covid-19 pandemic is to blame.
They say their counselling services are stretched… Audio
Feilding childcare centre accused of abuse to close after losing licence
A Feilding childcare centre investigated over claims of smacking children and feeding them mouldy food has lost its licence and is set to close.
Pitter Patter education centre to close
A Feilding childcare centre investigated over claims of smacking children and feeding them mouldy food has lost its licence and closed.
The Pitter Patter Centre run by Pauline Murphy has been under… Audio
Te Kuiti school stadium project delayed as review backs ministry concerns
Key stakeholders are setting up a steering group to respond to the Education Ministry's concerns over the $7 million Te Kuiti sports stadium project.
Student residential advisors 'not the solution' to all accommodation woes
Student residential advisors to university halls of residence have told a parliamentary committee they need more support but are not the solution to all accommodation problems. Audio
Student residential advisors 'not the solution' to all accommodation woes
Student residential advisors to university halls of residence have told a parliamentary committee they need more support but are not the solution to all accommodation problems.
AudioMinistry expects savings from new classroom plans
The Education Ministry has published a set of classroom designs it says will save time and money on school building projects.
Sporting codes call for focus on fun this winter
Five of the largest sporting codes are calling for a focus on fun this winter season, rather than a competitive push that's putting young players off. The codes - cricket, netball, hockey, football… Audio
Dilworth School abuse survivor speaks directly to abuser
A Dilworth school abuse survivor came face to face with his abuser in the Auckland District Court yesterday. Neil Harding, now aged 55, waived his right to name suppression to address 69-year-old Ian… Audio
Learning STEM subjects through sailing
The America's Cup has been a perfect springboard to help create waterwise children, Yachting New Zealand has just launched a new schools programme - Kōkōkaha - Powered by the Wind. National sport… Audio, Gallery
Principals' Federation gets legal advice on enrolling violent kids
A stoush over schools' ability to refuse to enrol violent children is taking a new turn.
The Principals Federation says it now has legal advice that suggests schools can refuse Education Ministry… Audio
Teaching tool: Iwi tells Treaty settlement story with online resource
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei have launched a new online resource about their Treaty settlement, on the anniversary of their tūpuna signing Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
NZ's oldest police graduate celebrates after 40 year wait
Her height - or lack of it - is what initially stopped her signing up for the police, but age has not been a barrier for Lynda Perry who is officially the oldest "new" constable to graduate police… Video, Audio
Schools mostly happy with learning support coordinators
Most schools are happy with the 600 learning support coordinators the government introduced a year ago, an evaluation shows.
Student attack with saw on teacher claim taken seriously - school
A teacher at Mackenzie College in Fairlie was assaulted by a student armed with a saw, nearly leaving the teacher's arm paralysed, a post on social media claimed.
Improving your child's self-management skills
Parenting coach and educator Joseph Driessen with tips for helping children manage themselves and control their impulsivity. Audio
