Provide more water fountains at playgrounds, say researchers
Provide more water fountains at playgrounds, say researchers A new study from the University of Otago, Wellington, has found that only six per cent of Wellington City children’s playgrounds have drinking water fountains. The study looked at all 47…
Educators call on new government to take action
Teachers and educators have huge hope that the new Labour led Government will herald the rebuilding of New Zealand’s public education system and restore our children’s birthright to a free, world-class education…
What does new govt mean for education?
Education was also a key election issue. With huge pressures on Auckland schools especially, RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen says there are high expectations.
Liam Rutherford: Public education crisis isn’t coming – its here
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, when talking about the education of New Zealand’s children its this: our children go to school to learn the critical and creative skills they’ll need to grow up in the 21st century. And, for that, they need teachers.
ECE sector has high hopes for new government – ECNZ
The formation of a new coalition government today is welcomed by Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand (ECNZ). Labour, New Zealand First and the Green Party all promised to increase investment in quality early childhood education (ECE) in their pre-election manifestos.
SPCA educating children about animal abuse through new storybook collection
The SPCA has released a series of storybooks as part of its nationwide education programme for New Zealand primary schools.