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Toroa/albatross season breaks records

· October 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 October 2025 38 chicks fledged from the colony, including 18 which were fitted with trackers showing their location using the Global Positioning System –...

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Delivering on our promise to disestablish Te Pūkenga

· October 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Regional decision-making has been restored for New Zealand’s polytechnics, and industry put back into the driver’s seat for work-based learning, with the Government today making good...

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Focus on basics improving student achievement

· October 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The latest research from the Education Review Office (ERO) shows the Government’s decision to mandate structured literacy and introduce structured mathematics was right, as student engagement...

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Judicial appointments announced

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced several High Court and Environment Court appointments. The appointees will sit in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington. Those appointed are:  Owen Paulsen ...

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2026 funding policy settings changes

· October 10, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 9 October 2025 The Minister of Education, Minister for Vocational Education and Minister for Universities have issued the 2026 funding determinations. These funding determinations...

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Vocational education and training redesign updates

· October 10, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 9 October 2025 Vocational education and training (VET) in New Zealand is changing. You’ll find regular updates on these changes here. VET remains an...