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Charter schools strengthen Crown-Tūhoe relationship

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced Te Kura Awhitu, sponsored by the Tūhoe Charitable Trust, will open by Term 2 2026 as a charter school. ...

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New Zealand Climate Change Ambassador appointed

· February 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has announced the appointment of Stuart Calman as New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassador. “I am pleased to welcome Stuart to this...

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New military health centre opens at Burnham

· February 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A first-of-its-kind health and rehabilitation centre has opened at Burnham Military Camp to support the health, wellbeing and operational readiness of New Zealand Defence Force personnel.  “Kiwis who put...

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Top Up’ to deliver faster access to support

· February 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Seven grassroots mental health initiatives supporting small and hard-to-reach communities have received funding to deliver faster access to support, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today....

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Newly-independent polytechnics given $325m from former owner

· February 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The 10 newly-independent polytechnics have been kick-started with more than $325-million from their former owner, super-institute Te...

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Teaching Council reviews highlight need for change

· February 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is highlighting the clear, critical need for major change within the Teaching Council following the significant and serious findings of two recent,...