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More New Zealand students are learning te reo Māori than ever before. Nearly 60 percent of school students now receive some level of te reo education, a big increase from the early 2000s. The surge in interest is creating pressure … Continue reading
If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what it’s like to explore the cosmos, here’s your chance to find out. The New Zealand Space Agency is rolling out its Space Scholarship programme, and they’re looking for … Continue reading
We knew it was coming, but secondary school teachers have just hit the jackpot! They’ve given a big thumbs up to the government’s latest pay offer. So, by December next year, they’ll be pocketing a whopping 14.5% more in their … Continue reading
Big Bucks for Educators Imagine this: you’re a secondary school teacher and you just found out your salary is getting a whopping 14.5% boost! That’s the reality for teachers in New Zealand, as the government has given the green light … Continue reading
Stepping into a New Era Get ready for a fresh look, folks! Otago University, a beacon of knowledge for over 150 years, is shaking things up with a new logo and Māori name. This is the most significant rebranding in … Continue reading
Government’s Rescue Package: A Ray of Hope? Imagine this: you’re on a sinking ship, and a lifeboat comes along. You’d think you’re saved, right? Well, not quite. That’s the situation Victoria and Otago universities find themselves in. Despite the government … Continue reading
Time for a Change: The Current State of Alternative Education Imagine being a teenager who’s lost interest in traditional school. You’re given a chance to learn in a different way, through alternative education. But instead of finding a lifeline, you’re … Continue reading
Good news for students and parents alike! The Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) has decided to put a pin in their industrial action. They’re now looking to resolve their dispute with the Government through arbitration. Arbitration: A Fair and Objective … Continue reading
Teachers Continue to Strike, Students Show Support Secondary school teachers in New Zealand are persisting with their strike action, seeking improved pay and working conditions. Despite three days of negotiations between the Post Primary Teachers’ Union (PPTA) and the Ministry … Continue reading
“We are all staring at the same moon in the sky.” Figuratively speaking, the line above is the main purpose of integrating global citizenship education in the academic world. Everyone, regardless of race, religion and group, lives in one big community … Continue reading