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The public will get a chance to have their say on proposed changes to the Protected Disclosures Act 2000, Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins announced today.

New research shows the most recent annual economic value of international education is $5.1 billion, making it the country’s fourth largest export, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins this afternoon joined Newtown School staff, students and community as they celebrated the formal opening of the multi-million dollar teaching block.

The passage of the Education Amendment Bill this afternoon draws a line under some of the most divisive policies of the previous Government and puts the emphasis back on quality education, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said.

More young stars are set to be discovered as a series of popular performing arts shows for young people is rolled out for another year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.

The Coalition Government is ramping up efforts to attract over 850 additional teachers to meet an expected shortfall next year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.

Thank you for the invitation to address your conference. It’s great to be here.

I want to begin by acknowledging the contribution that you make, every day, to the education of young people.

The Education (Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand) Amendment Bill has passed its final reading today, restoring the voice of teachers on their own professional body, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said.

The Ministry of Education is looking at options to make the Export Education Levy (EEL) fund more sustainable to protect New Zealand’s reputation as a study destination, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins has made a preliminary decision to appoint a Commissioner to Whitireia and WelTec to address the two polytechnics’ financial woes.

Cabinet papers will be proactively released, Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins announced today.

A small rural Wairarapa school will remain open in 2019, ending the closure process, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today.

Two charter schools’ applications to establish new state integrated schools have been approved, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.

The Government has set an ambitious goal of building the best education system in the world, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says.

Stronger oversight of the pay for chief executives and conduct of Crown Entity Board members will now come into force, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says.

Legislation for grouped (cohort) entry into schools for children aged five and over has been introduced in Parliament today, as signalled earlier this year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said.

A Dunedin school for students who need extra learning support is getting a $4 million upgrade, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced a major new revamp for a North Canterbury school.

Rise UP Trust’s application to establish a new designated character school in Auckland has been approved, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced four appointments to the Education New Zealand Board.

A site for the co-location of Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges will be known by the end of the year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed today.

Launch of the consultation process on public service reform

Speech to the Institute of Public Administration NZ

Banquet Hall, Parliament

Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins today launched a public consultation process ahead of the most significant reform of New Zealand’s Public Service in 30 years.

A further $13.7 million will be invested to relocate and rebuild Redcliffs School, Education Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed today.