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Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples have announced the establishment of a new secondary school over two sites in Hamilton and Palmerston North.

Tai Wānanga, a Year 9 to 13 secondary school developed in conjunction with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, will deliver a tikanga-based education programme taught in English, but within a uniquely Māori environment.

Its curriculum will deliver employment-based qualifications as well as NCEA by aligning student learning to a pathway to employment or further study.

Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples say that an evaluation of the professional development programme, Te Kotahitanga, shows it improves motivation and t

Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples say the response to consultation over Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori (Māori-medium National Standards) has been po

Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples have announced a funding increase of $1.5 million alongside changes which will see Alternative Education better meet th

Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples have announced a $4.2 million funding boost for five early childhood education centres, which will benefit 280 children

A new school providing education in Te Reo Māori has been established in Nelson and will open in 2012, Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples announced today