Education

* The PPTA is proposing to allow membership for teachers working in charter schools. * David Seymour views this as a positive shift towards accepting charter schools. * Charter school teachers may gain collective bargaining rights through PPTA membership. The Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) is proposing to allow teachers from charter

* Cam Davies shared his Global Chefs Challenge preparation with Southern Institute of Technology students. * Students gained practical experience and insights into competitive cooking at a professional level. * Mr Davies highlighted the importance of mentoring and collaboration within the hospitality industry. Te Anau’s restaurant owner and head chef, Cam Davies,

* Schools will receive between $500 and $5000 to support structured literacy resource purchases. * The funding will go towards decodable books, games, and additional resources for schools. * A phonics check will be trialled and rolled out nationwide to support early literacy. The government has announced funding to assist schools in preparing

The Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills has warned of more job losses as the government continues to reform Te Pūkenga, the country’s tertiary education network. Penny Simmonds stated that “pain” was inevitable in the sector, with further cuts expected as institutes either stand alone or join

* Telford introduces a flexible animal healthcare qualification starting in February 2025. * The new programme offers students entry into rural vet technician roles across the country. * Students gain hands-on experience with large animals through local farming and veterinary partnerships. Southern Institute of Technology’s Telford Campus has revamped its core animal

Amy Coombes, a Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) graduate and talented Interior Designer, has achieved significant recognition in the 2024 Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) New Zealand Group Home Builder Bathroom of the Year. Mrs Coombes not only claimed the top prize but also secured t

Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced that the Charter Schools Agency (CSA) has received 78 applications, either to establish new charter schools or convert existing state schools into charter schools. “This shows the demand from educators to free themselves from the shackles of t

The government has announced plans to overhaul the vocational education and training system in New Zealand. This initiative aims to replace the failed Te Pūkenga model with a more sustainable and regionally responsive system. According to Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds, the pr