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More government investment in Auckland schools
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More government investment in Auckland schools

Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland benefits from $153 million investment in school property, announced by Government.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
Kiwi schools stuck in server land, remain slow to adopt the cloud
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Kiwi schools stuck in server land, remain slow to adopt the cloud

Many New Zealand schools are hesitant to move to the cloud, causing added complexity, says IT support company Dynamo6.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Further $8.5 million boost for govt's Wireless School Network Upgrade Project
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Further $8.5 million boost for govt's Wireless School Network Upgrade Project

Nikki Kaye announces an additional £6.5m for Wireless School Network Upgrade, enabling 350 more NZ schools to go wireless.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
$4.2m upgrade for Papatoetoe Central School
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$4.2m upgrade for Papatoetoe Central School

Papatoetoe Central School in New Zealand will receive a $4.2 million upgrade to accommodate roll growth and support innovative learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Auckland school to get $10 million upgrade
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Auckland school to get $10 million upgrade

The spaces will be flexible to support different ways of teaching & learning, and feature the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2016
2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement
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2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement

Secondary teachers in New Zealand schools are being invited to take part in the 2016 Secondary Teacher Census.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Connected Learning Advisory to host digital tech events this April
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Connected Learning Advisory to host digital tech events this April

The Connected Learning Advisory has announced it will run a one-day professional support workshop for teachers around New Zealand this April.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Education Minister praising Kiwi students
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Education Minister praising Kiwi students

Kiwi students are set to surpass educational targets ahead of schedule, with 84.4% achieving NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent qualification last year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education
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Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education

New Zealand early education services (ECE) are eligible to receive free access to the Hika Lite Maori Language Application.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
Kiwi educators encouraged to exchange faulty Apple plug
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Kiwi educators encouraged to exchange faulty Apple plug

The Ministry of Education has alerted New Zealand educators to the fact that Apple is recalling the two-prong Apple AC wall plug adapters.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting
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School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting

New Zealand's schools leap into the digital age as the nationwide School Network Upgrade Project nears its successful completion.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
$6 million classrooms for Wellington school
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$6 million classrooms for Wellington school

Government to invest $6m in Khandallah School for a new nine-classroom block to improve infrastructure and accommodate roll growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016

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Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push
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Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push

Green Party criticizes Government's push for increased participation in early childhood education, claiming it puts children at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016
Christchurch schooling network set to be most modern
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Christchurch schooling network set to be most modern

The Ministry of Education has announced the official opening of the 416.8 million West Rolleston Primary School.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Education Minister launches digital resource to strengthen Te Reo Māori
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Education Minister launches digital resource to strengthen Te Reo Māori

Parata has launched a new digital graphic novel aimed to strengthen recognition of the Māori language, culture and history.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Half a million dollars for more schools to get wireless technology
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Half a million dollars for more schools to get wireless technology

The Government has announced funding of $500,000 that will see over 40 more schools across the country receive wireless technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2016
Wellington school to undergo major $9 million redevelopment
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Wellington school to undergo major $9 million redevelopment

Historic Thorndon School set for a $9m revamp, with innovative learning spaces and new library to enrich education.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
Govt gives update on ChCh school network
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Govt gives update on ChCh school network

UK Government applauds those who have supported Christchurch's education system in the wake of the 2011 earthquake.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016