Encouraging new teachers in South Auckland
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Encouraging new teachers in South Auckland Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has been granted exemption from the Initial Teacher Education moratorium that’s currently in place, so it can offer teacher training in South Auckland from the start of 2018, Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. […]
Read More →Further funding to increase teacher numbers
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Further funding to increase teacher numbers Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced a $3 million package to help increase teacher numbers, with a focus on Auckland. “I’ve looked closely at teacher supply and listened to what principals and teachers have told me about growing pressure, […]
Read More →New partnerships to deliver 620 new youth development opportunities
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: New partnerships to deliver 620 new youth development opportunities New partnerships to support DINE Academy Boot Camps and the Limitless Programme will see more than $425,000 invested to create over 600 new youth development opportunities, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. Dine Academy Boot Camps […]
Read More →Applications to open for youth digital scholarships
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Applications to open for youth digital scholarships Youth Minister Nikki Kaye says applications will open tomorrow for the Youth Digital Enterprise Awards scheme, aimed at helping today’s young people become tomorrow’s digital entrepreneurs. “This scheme targets young people aged 12 to 18 years who have […]
Read More →Budget 2017: Further $6 million investment in Bay of Plenty Schools
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Budget 2017: Further $6 million investment in Bay of Plenty Schools Around $6 million will be invested to build more new classrooms in the Tauranga area, say Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe. Mr Macindoe visited Tauranga Boys’ College today to […]
Read More →Plan to raise achievement in maths and writing
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Plan to raise achievement in maths and writing Education Minister Nikki Kaye today released a plan to support schools and early learning providers to lift achievement in maths and writing. Earlier this year the Government announced a new Better Public Service goal to have at […]
Read More →$9m redevelopment of Mana College, Porirua
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: $9m redevelopment of Mana College, Porirua Around $9 million will be invested to redevelop Mana College in Porirua, say Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe. Minister Kaye visited the school this morning to make the announcement, along with the Prime Minister, […]
Read More →Education and industry collaborating on digital learning opportunities
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Education and industry collaborating on digital learning opportunities Education Minister Nikki Kaye says the Ministry of Education has been working closely with the ICT industry on ways to enhance digital technologies learning, and is finalising criteria for the $6 million Digital Technology for All Equity […]
Read More →New site for Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o Takitimu, Hastings
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: New site for Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o Takitimu, Hastings A new site has been purchased for Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o Takitimu in Hastings, Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe […]
Read More →Learning support pilot extends to more than 70,000 children
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Learning support pilot extends to more than 70,000 children Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced that thousands more children and young people will benefit from a new approach that’s making it easier for children to access additional learning support services (previously described as special education). […]
Read More →$1.78m for new youth development partnerships
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: $1.78m for new youth development partnerships Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that in 2017/18, the Government will invest a total of $1.78 million into the Partnership Fund that supports youth development opportunities created in collaboration with business, philanthropic, iwi and other partners. “In mid […]
Read More →$190k Youth Enterprise Opportunities for Young People fund open
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: $190k Youth Enterprise Opportunities for Young People fund open Applications have opened for the first round of funding under the Youth Enterprise Opportunities for Young People fund, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. “This fund is about directly supporting young people who have a new […]
Read More →Strengthening young people’s voice in our education system
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Strengthening young people’s voice in our education system A Ministerial youth advisory group will be set up to enable young people to have their say and have more influence on the education system and issues that affect them, Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. “Our […]
Read More →Improved funding for children at risk of not achieving
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Improved funding for children at risk of not achieving Education Minister Nikki Kaye today confirmed the Government will replace the decile system for schools with targeted funding to better support those students most at risk of not achieving. “For too long schools have been stigmatised […]
Read More →Involving youth in civil defence and emergency preparedness
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Involving youth in civil defence and emergency preparedness Applications have opened for funding under the $100,000 Youth in Emergency Preparedness Fund, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. “This is about growing the involvement of young people in civil defence and emergency services in New Zealand,” […]
Read More →Major redevelopment for Wainuiomata High School
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Major redevelopment for Wainuiomata High School Around $12 million will be invested to redevelop Wainuiomata High School, Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Minister of Education Tim Macindoe announced today. “This investment recognises that Wainuiomata High School’s buildings are ageing with many of them in […]
Read More →$30k to provide 150 mentoring opportunities
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: $30k to provide 150 mentoring opportunities Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced $30,000 of funding towards mentoring initiatives aimed at encouraging young people to explore potential career paths, develop career-related skills and transition to successful tertiary education. “Mentoring from a trusted advisor and confidant, who […]
Read More →$280k Local Government Youth Partnership Fund open
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: $280k Local Government Youth Partnership Fund open The $280,000 Local Government Youth Partnership Fund is open for applications, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. “This fund is about encouraging and supporting city, district and regional councils to partner with the Government, businesses and philanthropic and […]
Read More →Outstanding Māori and Pasifika trainee teachers honoured
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Outstanding Māori and Pasifika trainee teachers honoured Education Minister Nikki Kaye has congratulated 30 highly-accomplished Māori and Pasifika student teachers who have been awarded Kupe Scholarships. The prestigious scholarship aims to attract Māori and Pasifika high achievers to the teaching profession and support them to […]
Read More →New student places for Tauranga and Rotorua
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: New student places for Tauranga and Rotorua Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced an increase to the maximum roll of Bethlehem College in Tauranga, and approval for the college to establish a new campus in Rotorua. “This announcement reflects the Government’s commitment to ensure there’s […]
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