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Tena koutou katoa. Welcome. It’s great to be here with so many people who are working hard to give Kiwi kids the best possible education.

Four years ago, I established the National Cross Sector Forum as a way for key stakeholders to get together and talk about the most important issues in education. I value this forum as a vehicle for me, as Education Minister, to be able to update you on the education work programme, to get your feedback and advice, and for you to interact with the government’s education agencies.

Tena koutou katoa.

I’d like to acknowledge our mana whenua and our hosts here at Victoria University.

As leading business men and women you know well that now, more than ever, we are a country of global citizens. And that how we embrace the world and its needs will have a clear correlation with how prosperous we will be as a nation.

On a recent trip overseas I was reminded how quickly education systems are evolving and how important it is that New Zealand not just keep up, but carve our own pathway in these areas.

Tena koutou katoa. Thank you for the invitation to speak on day two of the uLearn16 conference.

It’s wonderful to see so many educators together in one room. You are part of an increasingly connected, collaborative and innovative education system.

Education is the backbone of any successful nation.

As a small nation we need to be smarter and focus on building the potential of our children and young people to become a highly skilled and qualified workforce.

Shalom. Tēnā koutou katoa and warm greetings from across the Pacific.

Thank you for the invitation to participate in this Summit. I appreciate the opportunity to share New Zealand’s latest chapter in our ever-evolving education story, and how we’re preparing children and young people to be confident participants in their highly connected and increasingly innovative world.

Ours is a small nation with a far reach and big ambitions.

Tēnā koutou katoa, Kia orana, Taloha ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, and greetings to you all.

First of all today, I wish to acknowledge our guest speakers: Professor Terry Scott, Susan Barrett, Louisa Barham and the Children’s Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and expertise with us. 

Tēnā koutou katoa. Welcome. It’s a pleasure to be here in the company of so many people who are working to give our kids the best possible start. I’d also like to acknowledge the presence of my ministerial colleague Nikki Kaye who is doing a terrific job, as Associate Minister of Education, of getting school infrastructure into a fit state for the 21st Century and the presence of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Education David Seymour who is as committed to raising achievement for all students as I am.

Thank you for the invitation to participate in this summit and for the opportunity to share New Zealand’s recent investments, progress, and experience with the ongoing development of our education system; in particular with transformative partnerships and technology.

New Zealanders are rightly proud of our education system. It produces well-rounded, curious, creative, problem-solvers, sought after the world-over.

Tēnā koutou katoa.

Firstly I’d like to acknowledge Oliver Hartwich and Rose Patterson. Thank you for inviting me to the launch of the New Zealand Initiative’s report on maths education, I think.

As the Minister of Education speaking at the launch of a report that is critical of the education system I confess to feeling a little like Marie Antoinette approaching the guillotine.

From the outset I would say there are some findings I agree with your researchers on, and some about which I possess less certainty.

Hi everyone. It’s great to see you all again this afternoon. Some of you are new to this lock-up; others have been here before. Regardless, I welcome you all and thank you for your ongoing commitment to education and to the future for all our children and young people. 

I’d also like to welcome the Under-Secretary for Education David Seymour who is here with us today. Like me, and all of you, Mr Seymour believes passionately in the ability of education to transform the lives of young people and I’m delighted he’s been able to join us.

On behalf of the Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Board, I wish to welcome you all here this evening. 

Among our guests are fellow board members, ministers of the Crown, Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association National Vice President Bob Hill, Chief of the Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Mike Yardley, members of the Iwi Chairs Forum, ministry and government agency representatives, members of the Alumni Establishment Committee, parents, whānau and friends.

Tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings.

It is my great privilege to speak to you all at this fifth International Summit on the Teaching Profession 2015 here in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Tēnā koutou katoa.

Welcome everyone, to the first national cross-sector forum for 2015. We’re in for another exciting year in education with more opportunities for further outbreaks of achievement.

Thank you for your contributions to that educational success and to the work we can do together to create more of it.

I’d like to especially acknowledge a few people.

Thank you Lex Henry for that introduction.  I’m delighted to be here talking to you as business leaders, but also as parents, and people invested in the future of our country.

Ours is a small nation with a far reach and big ambitions – and the full realisation of those ambitions relies on ensuring that we have a highly skilled workforce and well qualified New Zealanders.