OSI archive

Education

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Term two attendance higher than pre-covid

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Every term since Term 1 2024 has record higher attendance than the same term the year before. It’s a good run, thanks to the students who...

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Psychology Assistants to grow workforce

· August 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has welcomed the New Zealand Psychologists Board’s move to approve the development of the Psychology Assistant role, saying it will increase...

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Teachers strike important to ensure quality education

· August 20, 2025

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is today supporting PPTA members across the country who are striking for fair pay increases, more subject specialist advisors, and greater teacher-led professional...

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Writing Action Plan to raise student achievement

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering a Writing Action Plan to supercharge writing achievement and better set Kiwi kids up for success.  New baseline data collected in 2024,...

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New data emphasises focus on teaching basics

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New literacy and numeracy achievement data reinforces why the Government must continue to have a relentless focus on teaching the basics brilliantly, Education Minister Erica Stanford...

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Sick leopard seal sadly put to sleep

· August 15, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  15 August 2025 The uncommon Antarctic visitor was first seen last Thursday on Taylors Mistake beach and spent most of this week resting on Sumner...