7+ hour, 16+ min ago   (608+ words) A new graduate programme at the University of Auckland is set to support the development of STEM education in Māori-medium settings. Tohu Pōkairua Paetahi (Ara Reo) is a one-year graduate diploma designed for graduates and kaiako seeking to become qualified…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago   (292+ words) Minister for Māori Development, Tama Potaka says the Government is confirming its clear and ambitious course for the future of te reo Māori with the refresh of the Maihi Karauna strategy. The Maihi Karauna is the Crown’s strategy for Māori…...

23+ hour, 20+ min ago   (383+ words) Christchurch Senior Family Court lawyer, Erin Ebborn, has won the 2026 Access to Justice Award for her efforts to remove barriers to justice and advocate for a fair and sustainable legal aid system. The annual award celebrates a New Zealander who…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (237+ words) Education Minister, Erica Stanford has announced staff and students at 10 schools with significant roll growth pressure will benefit from 34 additional classrooms and a new gym. The Minister said the $32.8 million investment has been made possible through savings in the school…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (140+ words) Two hundred contractors, consultants, and local authority staff working across erosion and sediment control are expected to attend a free hands-on day for the earthworks industry to be held at Whangārei’s Barge Showgrounds on Wednesday 16 September. The first of its…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (162+ words) Northland Regional Council has formally welcomed Kane McElrea as its new Group Manager Biosecurity. Mr McElrea (pictured) returns to the organisation with strong biosecurity experience, leadership capability, and a clear commitment to protecting Northland’s unique environment, the Council said in…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (375+ words) Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik, Papua New Guinea Language Week 6-12 September, is a celebration of one of the world’s most linguistically diverse nations. This year’s theme, ‘Lukautim, strongim na kirapim tokples na pasin blo tubuna’ (Preserve, revitalise and promote our…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (424+ words) An employment programme designed to get young people into work has reached a significant milestone, with 4,000 young New Zealanders now enrolled. Social Development and Employment Minister, Louise Upston said the Community Job Coaching programme, which was launched by the Ministry…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (507+ words) A further 50 of New Zealand’s historic laws have been identified for repeal as part of the Legislation Repeals Project, a once-in-a-generation review of 900 pieces of New Zealand’s oldest legislation. Attorney-General, Chris Bishop said that while the laws once served a…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (203+ words) The Government has confirmed it will invest $23 million to deliver a further 20 new specialist classrooms across nine schools as part of a $317 million commitment to boosting specialist education infrastructure. Education Minister Erica Stanford said the new classrooms will help students…...