Education
Principals pleased at news of surprise cash-injection from govt
Principals across the country are pleased with a surprise cash-injection from the Government - but say the allocation of funding has been a bit random.
Yesterday the Government announced a $400… Audio
Northland school achieves 97 percent MMR vaccination rate
A Northland primary school has achieved an almost complete measles vaccination rate.
Ninety-seven percent of the mainly Māori students at of Te Kura o Otangarei have now received the MMR vaccine.
At… Audio
Finance Minister won't share details on upcoming infrastructure spend
Finance Minister Grant Robertson signalled there will be more spending on infrastructure over the weekend, but he won't say precisely where yet.
He told Corin Dann an announcement will be made in 10… Audio
Schools get early Christmas present to tune of $400 million
Schools will get an early Christmas present to the tune of $400 million to spend on upgrades to school property and grounds.
It was the main pitch to members from the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at… Audio
Integrated schools not included in $400m cash injection
The Government has announced a $400 million package to modernise classrooms, fix roofs and gutters and improve heating and lighting.
Over 2000 eligible schools will receive a one-off cash injection… Audio
Schools get funding boost of nearly $400m for property upgrades
The prime minister has announced that nearly every state school will receive up to $400,000 to pay for building upgrades and maintenance.
Can you teach mental toughness?
Professor Peter Clough from Huddersfield University looks at how organisations can build resilient workers who can prosper under pressure, and believes challenges should be viewed as opportunities… Audio
Living wage on offer for teacher aides, school support staff - union
About 30,000 school support staff have been offered a pay rise to bring all workers up to at least the living wage.
Otago Uni dept head quits to save climate, biodiversity jobs
Three marine scientist roles have been saved from redundancy at Otago University by the department's head falling on his sword, following a protest and petition.
The Taranaki Trust that keeps on giving
Trusts set up more than 50 years ago by two Taranaki farmers have helped thousands of young people further their careers in agriculture and veterinary science. Profits from two dairy farms boost the… Audio
The Taranaki Trust that keeps on giving
Trusts set up more than 50 years ago by two Taranaki farmers have helped thousands of young people further their careers in agriculture and veterinary science. Profits from two dairy farms boost the…
AudioGovernment extends school bus contracts to Dec 2021
The Ministry of Education had previously said single routes - like one run by a community at Rere on the East Coast - would no longer be available.
Long Bay Primary students grill politicians over marine reserve
Students from an Auckland primary school are fed up they're missing out on the bountiful and unspoilt North Shore beaches enjoyed by locals just one generation ago.
With the help of teachers, year… Audio
Education Ministry dismisses school bus safety complaints
The Education Ministry has dismissed safety concerns about school buses raised by a union.
The Ministry says in a letter to First union it is disappointed that parents across New Zealand have been… Audio
Extra teachers, IT leases put schools in financial trouble
Auditors have revealed that 37 schools were in serious financial difficulty last year and 66 broke the law, mostly by borrowing too much.
Speeds to drop permanently on roads around NZ schools
Speed limits around the country's schools will be reduced to make streets safer for students, with more speed cameras planned to enforce the change.
Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter… Video, Audio
The good divorce: how to help children cope with a break up
Education consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen talks about the parental attitudes and skills that help children cope with a separation or divorce. Audio
Big growth in tech sector and ultra-fast fibre: job done
Technology commentator Paul Matthews looks at a recent report into the country's tech sector which again has found huge growth - what does that mean for wages and the economy? Tahi Rua Toru Tech - the… Audio
Auckland schools' higher funds creating disparity - Waikato principals
High-decile Auckland schools' superior fundraising ability is creating a gap with the rest of the country, principals south of the Bombay Hills say. Audio
Driving speeds around schools to be reduced - government
Driving speeds around the country's schools will be reduced to make streets safer for students walking to school, the government has announced.
