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New Zealand takes the top spot in the Prosperity Index
Free markets, free people, and the world’s strongest society ensure that New Zealand takes the top spot in the Prosperity Index. New Zealand has ranked first in the Prosperity Index for six of the last ten years. Bar a small prosperity drop as a result of the 2008 global financial crisis and the immediate impact
Indian community blames NZ authorities, schools for student deportations
Indian community blames NZ authorities, schools for student deportations One hundred and fifty Indian students studying in New Zealand face deportation because the immigration agent they used in India committed fraud. Nine of them spoke to Checkpoint today. The Indian High Commissioner and others have blamed the authorities and tertiary institutions for not cracking down
Fears of backlash by Indian education agents
Fears of backlash by Indian education agents Tertiary insitutions are worried NZ’s lucrative multi-million-dollar education trade with India will be endangered by accusations of fraud and high visa refusal rates. They say the education agents who send the vast majority of Indian students to this country are feeling angry and betrayed and could start sending
New Zealand’s oldest Pasifika Education
Is New Zealand’s oldest Pasifika Education Centre doomed? The battle to save New Zealand’s oldest Pacific community education provider could be drawing to a close. The Pasifika Education Centre in Papatoetoe was founded in 1974 to help educate the country’s rising Pacific Island population. Last year it secured $763,000 funding through the Tertiary Education Commission which
NZ Tertiary College celebrates educational relationship
NZ Tertiary College celebrates educational relationship New Zealand Tertiary College celebrates educational relationship with China New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) continues to lead the way in early childhood education learning in China, recently celebrating the inaugural graduation of 142 students who have completed a New Zealand Qualifications Authority approved Certificate in Early Childhood Teaching (Level
Focus on increasing international student
Focus on increasing international student numbers in Hawke’s Bay International student numbers in Hawke’s Bay increased by four per cent in 2015, according to new government figures. But the region is on track for even further growth in international enrolments numbers, as increasing numbers of international education agents arrive to personally check out the region.
Thousands of Indian students denied visas
Thousands of Indian students denied visas Tertiary institutions are trying to enrol thousands of Indian students that Immigration New Zealand does not believe are really intending to study here. Figures provided under the Official Information Act show 51 institutions, including half of the country’s polytechnics, have visa decline rates for Indian students of more than
Indian students wanting a future in New Zealand face deportation
Widespread fraud found among education agencies representing Indian students An Immigration New Zealand investigation has revealed widespread use of fake documents by Indian education agents to get students in to New Zealand. The agents offer immigration advice and prepare student visas for Indian students wanting to study in New Zealand. Documents released under the Official
Students look to the future with MYOB
Students look to the future with MYOB Virtual reality recruitment testing, embeddable personnel management devices, annotated employee registries, and an intuitive business task manager are just some of the innovative solutions New Zealand’s best IT and business students are creating to optimise every-day business tasks. At the MYOB National IT Challenge in Auckland this weekend
India-visa rejection rate tops 50pc – immigration NZ
India-visa rejection rate tops 50pc More Indian student visas have been declined than approved in the past 10 months, as Immigration New Zealand battles widespread fraud. In figures revealed to the Herald, 10,863 of the 20,887 applications the agency received from applicants in India were declined. Among the declined applications, 9190 had been lodged by
The robots are coming, should we be worried?
The robots are coming, should we be worried? It’s a much-discussed topic among 21st century humans: will I lose my job to a robot? Despite countless stories in the media about the threat of “robot redundancy”, a new survey has found most Kiwis don’t see machines as a workplace worry. The Massey University study found
University of Auckland
University of Auckland: Robots to take over from bees A multi-purpose robot which will partly do the pollination job of bees is under development as part of a research programme involving the University of Auckland. Dr Bruce MacDonald, associate professor and director of the university’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering’s robotics group, is partnering
Otago community unites to support children of prisoners
Otago community unites to support children of prisoners Otago community comes together to support children of prisoners and break the cycle Representatives from across the community are to undertake training to improve their understanding of the needs of children of prisoners and their families. The charity that has supported positive futures for children of prisoners
Med-tech focus of Auckland conference
Med-tech focus of Auckland conference Research and innovation in medical technologies from New Zealand and overseas will be the focus of a conference in Auckland this month. The one-day conference is organised by the Medical Technologies Centre of Research Excellence (MedTech CoRE) that is New Zealand’s translational research platform for clinically relevant and commercially viable
Protest over Waikato University cuts
Protest over Waikato University cuts A protest rally has been held at Waikato University over plans to cut staff numbers and some courses. About 200 people attended the rally on campus at lunchtime on Wednesday. The university proposes to cut 16 full-time jobs at the School of Education, but create six new ones. It also
Feeling at home as a Samoan in Canterbury – New Zealand
Feeling at home as a Samoan in Canterbury – New Zealand Talofa Lava! This week is Samoan Language Week, a celebration of Samoan culture and language in New Zealand.Feeling at home as a Samoan in Canterbury – celebrating Samoan Language Week at UC Talofa Lava! This week is Samoan Language Week, a celebration of Samoan
students receive Freemasons University Scholarships
Former Marlborough Girls’ College students receive Freemasons University Scholarships Two former classmates had a surprise catch-up in Parliament this week. Anna Charles-Jones and Kendra Roddis, nee Titheridge, were collecting Freemasons University Scholarships in Wellington on Wednesday. The former Marlborough Girls’ College students left school nine years ago and had only seen each another a couple of times since. Charles-Jones was
Young scientists funded for breast cancer research
Young scientists funded for breast cancer research University of Auckland – Media release – 27 May 2016 Breast cancer research had a boost this week with the funding of two exceptional projects by University of Auckland scientists. The two researchers were this year’s recipients of the Belinda Scott Fellowship Programme, funded by the NZ Breast
MP and Freemasons scholar presents 2016 scholarships
MP and Freemasons scholar presents 2016 scholarships On the eve of Budget Day, Labour List MP Jacinda Ardern—herself a scholarship recipient in 2001—presented $184,000 in Freemasons University Scholarships to 26 of the country’s top students. Seven scholars received postgraduate scholarships of $10,000 each, while 19 scholars received university scholarships of $6,000 each. Parliament was the
Students snared to boost local economies
Students snared to boost local economies Areas including Hawkes Bay, Manawatu and Tauranga are increasingly targeting foreign students as a way of adding millions of dollars a year to their local economies. This week, Manawatu organisations launched a plan to grow their income from foreign students by nearly a third by 2020. Tauranga institutions are
Comprehensive survey of New Zealand secondary schools
Comprehensive survey of New Zealand secondary schools A comprehensive new survey on current experiences and challenges for secondary schools in New Zealand has been released. It was conducted by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) in July and August 2015. The analysis draws on responses from 182 principals, 1777 teachers, 232 board of
Fast Taniwha sub to take on world -University of Auckland
The Taniwha, a human powered submarine developed at the University of Auckland, is the fastest fin driven sub in the world. It is a wet sub, where the non-pressurised hull admits water and the pilot who pedals the propulsion mechanism breathes using a scuba apparatus. Taniwha can go even faster than some propeller-powered subs of
Careers New Zealand to become part of TEC
Careers New Zealand to become part of TEC Careers New Zealand to become part of TEC Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata have today announced Careers New Zealand will become part of the Tertiary Education Commission in a reform which will result in better and more consistent careers
Careers New Zealand to become part of Tertiary Education Commission
Careers New Zealand to become part of TEC Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata have today announced Careers New Zealand will become part of the Tertiary Education Commission in a reform which will result in better and more consistent careers information for school students. As a result of
International student education by 30 percent by 2020.
Palmerston North plans to attract more international students Hundreds more international students could soon flood into Palmerston North and the wider Manawatu region. The Palmerston North City Council wants to boost the value of international student education by 30 percent by 2020. That would mean $80 million a year would be injected into the local
Call for tighter regulation of overseas education agents
Call for tighter regulation of overseas education agents The recent TV3 investigation into the fraudulent applications being submitted to the Mumbai Immigration office has revealed the dark side of some of the agents in India who are using false documentation to come to New Zealand. However, it is heartening to know that the government agencies,
Pre-eminent education conference comes to Auckland
Pre-eminent education conference comes to Auckland The New Zealand Principals’ Federation in partnership with the Australian Primary Principals’ Association and the Auckland Primary Principals’ Association will be hosting the Trans-Tasman Principals’ Conference from 31 May – 3 June 2016 at Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland. ‘This prestigious event is held every four years alternatively
Education New Zealand
Program offers college scholarships to immigrant students DOVER, Del. (AP) ” Delaware State University is joining with a national scholarship program to increase college opportunities for immigrant students living in the United States without permanent legal status. Gov. Jack Markell joined school officials and former Washington Post chairman and CEO Donald Graham on Tuesday to
What a Trump presidency would mean to NZ
What a Trump presidency would mean to NZ Donald Trump has intimated he would pull out of a major trade deal with New Zealand and wants to shake-up the way the United States deals with both allies and enemies. But predicting what a Trump presidency would mean for New Zealand is difficult, said Associate Professor
HRC honours top University of Auckland researchers
HRC honors top University of Auckland researchers New Zealand’s pre-eminent brain researcher and a talented up-in-coming eye researcher have received the first Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) awards for an outstanding contribution to health research excellence at the University of Auckland’s annual Celebrating Research Excellence Awards this evening. HRC Chief Executive Professor Kath
top New Zealand high school scholar for 2015
Auckland’s Oxana Repina the top New Zealand high school scholar for 2015 Source : _Stuff New Zealand’s top scholar plans to change the world – or rather, work hard to stop it from changing. Oxana Repina won one of nine $10,000 Premier Scholarship awards and was awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence on Wednesday, recognising her as the top
Massey creates comprehensive oil
Massey creates comprehensive oil spill wildlife response programme Source : _Stuff Massey University has teamed up with an American university to create what it considers the world’s most comprehensive oil spill training programme. Massey and University of California Davis launched a training programme on Tuesday in preparing for, and responding to, wildlife affected by oil spills. The Oiled
Foreign student numbers fall -New Zealand
New Zealand Visa figures show schools and private tertiary institutions are bearing the brunt of a fall in foreign student numbers. Figures published by education promotion body, Education New Zealand, show that in the first three months of 2016 there were 27,268 foreigners with student visas, 1725 or 6 percent fewer than in the same
Kiwi universities
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by scammers Source : securitybrief Kiwi universities and businesses are being targeted by ransomware scammers, according to Computer Forensics NZ. According to the company, Otago University recently put an alert on its website warning of a significant increase in attacks aimed at the university. Likewise, Auckland University now warns about
Migrants economically vulnerable
Migrants economically vulnerable Source : radionz A report from Auckland University found migrants were having to jump through financial hoops, leaving them economically vulnerable without any assurance they would be allowed to stay. The study found 86 percent of residence approvals in the skilled/business category last year were on a temporary visa of some kind
New Zealand’s other wars
New Zealand’s other wars Source : radionz ANALYSIS: On a day when New Zealanders remember wars fought outside the country, Mihingarangi Forbes recalls the personal story of an ancestor who fought in New Zealand’s land wars. My daughter is named Te Ahipourewa after my great-grandfather’s sister. My ancestor, Te Ahipourewa, is thought to have fought
Bible in schools: externalizing an internal debate for & against-New Zealand
Bible in schools: externalising an internal debate for & against Source : Pundit Bible in schools looks like a class out of time, the remnants of a time that’s passed. But 650+ schools still choose to teach it. What are the pros and cons? I wrestle me way through them On Tuesday, Jeff McClintock and
McFarlane makes NZ junior rowing team
McFarlane makes NZ junior rowing team Source : _Stuff Marlborough Boys’ College rower Angus McFarlane has forced his way into the New Zealand junior squad to take part in the 2016 world junior championships in Rotterdam during August. McFarlane was part of a four-strong group of senior MBC oarsmen, alongside Jordan Gasson, Cameron Donald and Robson Davies, who performed
Bay to host NZ universities May 2
Bay to host NZ universities May 2 Source : gisborneherald POVERTY Bay coach Mutu Ngarimu has rewarded OBM for their strong start to the premier season by including seven players in a 40-man training squad for a game against the New Zealand Universities team here on May 2. OBM and Bay skipper Murray Hewson is
Strategy that doesn’t integrate mental health is incomplete
Strategy that doesn’t integrate mental health is incomplete Source : scoop A health strategy that doesn’t integrate mental health is incomplete Mental health nurses around the country are wondering why strategies to improve the mental health of New Zealanders has been omitted from the New Zealand Health Strategy – Future Direction 2016. President of Te
Taking NZ history into schools
New Zealand is one of the few countries in the world to teach so little about its own history University of Auckland researcher Tamsin Hanly is looking to take her New Zealand history teaching resource to the Ministry of Education again after it turned her down for funding. New Zealand is one of the few
Plans for recovery if terrorism hits NZ
University of Auckland: Plans for recovery if terrorism hits NZ Source : nzherald The Brussels bombings, killing 32 and injuring over 300, is a reminder of the sort of extreme event New Zealand businesses should be preparing for, according to a university researcher exploring the country’s ability to recover from a devastating act of terrorism.
Does Mahana School have the highest proportion of twins in New Zealand?
Does Mahana School have the highest proportion of twins in New Zealand? Source : – Stuff There’s double delight six times over at little Mahana School, near Nelson, where the student population of 88 includes 12 pupils who are twins. https://assets.stuff.co.nz/video/production/1460614298090-6twins.mp4 Dakota and Sienna Archibald, 5, are two of of six sets of twins at Mahana
Government helping NZ schools harness digital tech
Government helping NZ schools harness digital tech Source : educators Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye has outlined plans to harness the power of digital technologies to transform teaching and learning, on the back of yesterday’s announcement of 90% of schools across New Zealand are now connect to the N4L Managed Network. “I’m pleased to make
Auckland school to get $10 million upgrade – Red Hill School
Red Hill School, Auckland school to get $10 million upgrade Source : educators Red Hill School in Auckland is in line for a $10 million redevelopment. The project will see the all the school’s buildings replaced following its problems with leaky buildings. Ten new learning spaces will be built, along with a new administration block,
New Zealand’s top schools to study IT revealed
New Zealand’s top schools to study IT revealed Source : Educators The first industry-accredited computing degrees have been announced from a mix of institutions around New Zealand. Institutions now offering accredited and industry-endorsed computing degrees include AUT University, Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), Massey University, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) and
Education key to breaking poverty cycle
Education key to breaking poverty cycle Source : Newshub. A new report says work and education are the best escapes for up to 15 percent of New Zealand families permanently stuck in the poverty cycle. The Heart of Poverty study from Maxim Institute looked into what leads families into poverty and what has been proven
Child rape case prompts Ministry of Education investigation
Child rape case prompts Ministry of Education investigation Source : Newstalkzb The shocking case of child rapist school caretaker Robert Burrett has prompted a Ministry of Education investigation into whether all school staff should be subject to the same mandatory reporting that applies to teachers and principals. School bus driver and caretaker Burrett was today
Fellowship would have delighted Sir John Logan Campbell
Fellowship would have delighted Sir John Logan Campbell Source : scoop Medical fellowship would have delighted Sir John Logan Campbell Auckland (12 April 2016): A new medical fellowship to help outstanding young researchers further their health and medical studies overseas would have been close to the heart of the founder of the trust supporting it,
NZ Land Wars not compulsory learning – Minister
NZ Land Wars not compulsory learning – Minister Source : radionz It should not be compulsory for the history of the land wars to be taught in schools, Education Minister Hekia Parata says, because “it is not the New Zealand way”. Māori MPs were last month urged to back a petition calling for a national
Waikato schools lead Maadi Cup medal
Waikato schools lead Maadi Cup medal table at NZ secondary school regatta Source : stuff.co.nz St Peter’s Cambridge captured the Star Trophy as Waikato schools again dominated the Maadi Cup regatta. At the completion of the six-day New Zealand secondary schools rowing regatta at Lake Ruataniwha on Saturday, St Peter’s claimed the silverware as the most successful schoool.
Stronger response needed to address criminal behaviour
Stronger response needed to address criminal behaviour Source : Indianweekender I was appalled that in the space of just one week, there were four separate violent attacks on Asian students. I was disgusted at the savage nature of the attacks, which involved punching and kicking with no concern by the offenders for the pain and
David Kirk’s leadership lessons
David Kirk’s leadership lessons Source : _stuff David Kirk’s background is unusual for a business person. When I left school in Whanganui, a town of 30,000 people on the lower North Island of New Zealand, in 1978, I went to Otago University in the south of New Zealand to study medicine.I completed my degree six-and-a-half
Hutt International Boys’ School to defend national cricket title
Hutt International Boys’ School to defend national cricket title Source : stuff Star batsman Rachin Ravindra blasted Hutt International Boys’ School to a 45-run win over Wellington College in the New Zealand Secondary Schools regional cricket final. Ravindra strode to the wicket with HIBS 32-1 in the 10th over. He stayed there for the next 36 overs, compiling
Canterbury defender Lily Marshall cracks New Zealand
Canterbury defender Lily Marshall cracks New Zealand schools netball side Source : -stuff Missing out on the New Zealand secondary schools netball team last year only spurred on St Margaret’s College’s Lily Marshall. Marshall was the lone Netball Mainland athlete to be named in the 12-strong team, which will compete in the international schoolgirls’ competition
Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings
Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings Source : Educators The NZEI is hitting back at the Government following the release of salary information earlier this week that ranked the pay rates of occupations. NZEI Te Riu Roa national executive member Lynda Stuart says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce’s analysis is ‘another
Learning centre for agri-business students
New Hamilton learning centre for agri-business students Source : radionz A learning centre has just been opened at St Paul’s Collegiate in Hamilton which will be used to teach the new agri-business achievement standards. St Paul’s is one of eight schools working with the Ministry of Education, Dairy NZ and Beef and Lamb New Zealand
University of Auckland New Zealand
University of Auckland: When skills are worth more than money Source : nzherald New Zealand graduates rate training and development higher than salary when choosing an employer, putting pressure on small- to medium-sized businesses to offer corporate-style career schemes. The latest research by the New Zealand Association of Graduate Employers (NZAGE) found 73 per cent
Education New Zealand
Joint poly-tech CEO named Source : Sunlive Dr Neil Barnes is named today as interim chief executive of the newly merged Bay of Plenty Wand Waiariki polytechnics. Neil began his role last week on March 31 and is supporting the current Chief Executives with the various merger work streams in preparation for May 1, says
The forgotten students of New Zealand’s education system
The forgotten students of New Zealand’s education system Source : stuff Alternative Education caters to some of the most vulnerable young people in society. Ahead of an impending Ministry of Education review reporter Alastair Lynn shines some light on the sector. His tattoos tell stories of a harrowing past. https://assets.stuff.co.nz/video/production/1459203923781-Alternative%20Education1.mp4 They stretch from head-to-toe in a blackness scrawled across a once blank canvas.
Report into Asia/NZ relations shows need for greater education
Report into Asia/NZ relations shows need for greater education Source : Newshub. Learning more about Asian languages and culture in schools would help New Zealanders to grow a more inclusive society, says a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland. The Asia New Zealand Foundation released a report yesterday that found 63 percent of New
Online toolkit initiative
Online toolkit initiative Source : scoop Online toolkit initiative could see more Māori and Pasifika go to University Universities New Zealand has welcomed an online toolkit developed by Starpath which could help increase numbers of Māori, Pasifika, and students from low decile schools, studying at university. Chris Whelan, Executive Director of Universities New Zealand says,
The Harvard of agriculture will take Harvard-like funding
The Harvard of agriculture will take Harvard-like funding Source : – Stuff OPINION: In recent months I have been struggling to recover from concussion. On a glorious spring evening in November, I crashed my mountain bike when riding in the Port Hills overlooking Christchurch. I remember coming up to a testing drop in the track, briefly hesitating,
Taratahi Agricultural Training college
Taratahi Agricultural Training college paying back overpaid millions Source : stuff Taratahi has made a second payment of $1.2 million dollars on top of the $1.1 million dollars it handed over to the Tertiary Education Commission last year, to help wipe the $8 million it owes. Experienced educational leader Arthur Graves stepped into the chief
Books light up young lives
Books light up young lives Source : NZherald Reporter Sonya Bateson is a self-confessed bookworm. There’s an ever-changing pile of novels on her desk. During lunch she props up a book as she eats. Growing up, her mother had to prise the book out of her hand at dinner time. Such was Sonya’s appetite for
Calls for more support to help university students
Source : stuff The 2016 university year has kicked into full swing – but only 66 per cent of students are expected to graduate.. Lagging well below world standards, New Zealand has one of the lowest higher education qualification completion rates in the OECD and experts are calling for more help to be made available.
Youth justice school gives kids a boost
Youth justice school gives kids a boost Source : – Stuff New Zealand’s youngest criminals may be in custody for adult-level crimes, but they are “still children” who need an education, JODY O’CALLAGHAN reports. Sonny, 16, hopes he will be able to read when he leaves Kingslea School. He is one of about 30 teenage offenders at the secure Te Puna
NZ diver impressive at US college meet
NZ diver impressive at US college meet Source : newshub New Zealand diver Liam Stone has produced another strong showing at the premier United States college competition in the United States, placing ninth in the 3m springboard. Stone won gold in the 1m springboard at the NCAA national championships in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday. The 19-year-old
Schools on show to overseas agents
Schools on show to overseas agents Source : nzherald Wairarapa is the rural option for the international students, not like Auckland where it’s just one city to another.Alastair Scott, Wairarapa MP A team of Wairarapa educators and leaders last week hosted some international student agents on a tour to showcase the district and their schools. Three
All NZ universities in world’s top 100 by subject
All NZ universities in world’s top 100 by subject Source : newshub A recent study has revealed New Zealand’s eight universities all sit within the world’s top 100 tertiary institutions in at least one subject. The sixth edition of the QS World University Rankings by subject shows that New Zealand universities have taken out 21
Secondary Teacher Census : 2016
2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement Source : educators Secondary teachers in New Zealand schools are being invited to take part in the 2016 Secondary Teacher Census. The Ministry of Education is calling on any secondary teachers in New Zealand state and state-integrated schools who have taught at Year 9 or above at
Male early childhood teacher trainees a minority, but loving it
Male early childhood teacher trainees a minority, but loving it Source : stuff These three teenagers are the only men training in early childhood education at Vision College’s Hamilton campus. Pictured from left are Corey Moore, Amelia Mathews, 2 (back to camera), Dylan Daws, 2, David Mason and Caleb Goulsbro, holding six-month-old Ezra Lane. Corey
Teen mum: Lots of people underestimate us
Teen mum: Lots of people underestimate us Source : stuff New Zealand has one of the highest rates of teen pregnancy in the world but of about 3000 new teen mums a year there are only spaces for about 500 to attend one of 23 special school units, Jody O’Callaghan reports as part of an education series on how Kiwi kids learn. Karanga Mai
Male teachers outnumber females at Hamilton’s Rhode Street School
Male teachers outnumber females at Hamilton’s Rhode Street School Source and Images : stuff Male teachers outnumber females at a Hamilton primary school, bucking a national trend which sees women dominate the profession. There are 10 male teachers at Hamilton’s Rhode Street School and six females. Rhode Street School is reversing the national trend in
Students at Pakuranga College will get a taste of the business world
Students at Pakuranga College will get a taste of the business world Source : times.co.nz Students at Pakuranga College will get a taste of the business world this week, when they take part in the BP Business Challenge. The challenge is a three-day practical workshop which introduces secondary students to the world of business in
Marist priest and teacher Fr Delaney,SM dies
Marist priest and teacher Fr Delaney, SM dies Source : nzcatholic Fr Noel Delaney, SM, died in Wellington on February 13. He was 93. Fr Delaney was ordained in 1942 and worked in a number of the Society of Mary’s schools before being appointed the second rector of Hato Paora College in 1965. Born in
Where & what to study
Tertiary education here is delivered by a wide range of providers including Universities, Institutes of Technology, Polytechnics, Private Training Establishments and Industry Training Organisations Source : newzealandnow Education providers offers qualifications at every level – certificates, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate degrees. They’re all ranked on what’s called the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. The NZQA website
Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum
Labor wants coding to be part of core curriculum Source : educators The Labour Party kicked off its Future of Work conference in Auckland this week, announcing its 10 Big Ideas. Amongst the ideas are several points about education, including introducing coding to New Zealand’s core school curriculm. Labour’s Future of Work Commission Chair Grant
Child rapist case shows need for change
Child rapist case shows need for change Source : radionz The case of a sex-offending school bus driver shows the Ministry of Education should look at how it responds to similar cases, the school’s lawyer says. Robert Burrett, 64, will be sentenced next month for sexually abusing girls aged between five and 12. He had
Report on potential harms of daycare welcomed
Report on potential harms of daycare welcomed Source : voxy Family First is welcoming Brainwave Trust’s report Childcare: How are the Children Doing? and says that it rightly puts the focus on the welfare and best interests of children first. “The findings in this report echo the same concerns we raised in 2012 with our report
University of Auckland
University of Auckland: Universities’ future uncertain without change Source : nzherald New Zealand universities and business schools have a maximum of five years to re-invent themselves in a fast-changing world – or face a “scary” future, according to the Dean of the University of Auckland Business School, Professor Greg Whittred. New Zealand universities have to re-model
Community of Learning cuts competition between Marlborough schools
Community of Learning cuts competition between Marlborough schools Source : stuff A government scheme designed to lift student achievement will build collaboration and break down competition between schools in Marlborough, one of its lead teachers says. Under the Investing in Educational Success policy schools are encouraged to share resources and expertise by joining communities of learning. Goals included
Architecture best at the University of Auckland
Architecture best at the University of Auckland Source : scoop Architecture/Built Environment best at the University of Auckland The University of Auckland has been confirmed as the best place in New Zealand to study Architecture/Built Environment according to the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. Released today, the QS Rankings place the University of
New code of practice for international students to take effect this winter
New code of practice for international students to take effect this winter Source : stuff A new code increasing the level of support international students receive while in New Zealand is to be introduced but the Southern Institute of Technology does not anticipate any negative impacts. Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced the new
NMIT aviation programme receives world class certification
NMIT aviation programme receives world class certification Source : stuff Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology’s (NMIT) aviation engineering course has become the first in New Zealand to receive a new, internationally-recognised certification. The aviation industry has lobbied the government for over five years to adopt the ‘Part 147’ licence, an amalgam of the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA)
From Norway to New Zealand
From Norway to New Zealand, They have been doing it for the last 10 years. And every year it gets better. Tom Rune Flogstad and his wife Grete Helle, who run a company called Ringer i Vann meaning `Ripples on Water’, have been bringing Scandinavian teachers to Baverstock Oaks School, to give them an understanding
Fulbright NZ announces Distinguished Teachers heading to US
Fulbright NZ announces Distinguished Teachers heading to US Fulbright New Zealand announces two senior teachers of Special Education and Science will be heading to the United States on the 2016 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for New Zealand Teachers. These awards, supported by the Ministry of Education, are for highly accomplished New Zealand teachers
Global technology trends reshape New Zealand businesses
Global technology trends reshape New Zealand businesses Source : itbrief Digital technology, changing workforce demographics and speed of innovation are causing companies to redesign organisational structure, evolve leadership models, and drive an employee-centric culture and experience, a new Deloitte survey finds. The ‘Global Human Capital Trends Survey 2016: The new organisation, different by design’, shows
NorthTec Becomes First Pearson English Testing Centre in NZ
NorthTec Becomes First Pearson English Testing Centre in NZ Source : scoop NorthTec has become the first international education provider in New Zealand to launch an official Pearson Test of English Academic test centre. The first New Zealand-based students took the test recently at NorthTec’s international campus in Queen Street, Auckland. Pearson Test of English
New Zealand/South Australia school exchange
New Zealand/South Australia school exchange Source : scoop A new exchange programme will give New Zealand principals the chance to lead schools in South Australia, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today at this year’s first National Cross-Sector Forum in Wellington. The South Australia/New Zealand Principal Exchange, established by the Ministry of Education and the South Australian
Tertiary education investigation launched
Tertiary education investigation launched Source : radionz The Productivity Commission has begun a year-long investigation of tertiary education, saying tertiary institutions are risk averse. An issues paper published today said there was considerable inertia and an unwillingness to try new things in the system of polytechnics, universities and private institutions. It raises contentious issues such as
Net migration to NZ hits a new record of 65,000
Net migration to NZ hits a new record of 65,000 Source : stuff Migration continues to smash records, with the net gain in the last year equivalent to a city the size of Nelson. According to Statistics New Zealand, the net gain from migration in the year to January 31 hit 65,900 in the 12 months
Canterbury Bulls appoint new rugby league coach
Canterbury Bulls appoint new rugby league coach Source : stuff Linwood Keas stalwart Andrew Auimatagi is taking over as the new coach of the Canterbury Bulls representative rugby league team. Auimatagi, who guided the Keas to last year’s Canterbury premiership grand final and also coached Canterbury A to two South Island championships titles, replaces Darrell Coad,
African community disappointed with Police response
African community disappointed with Police response Source : scoop African community leaders have today expressed deep disappointment with the Police response to the research report on African youth experiences with the police and justice system. Although the Police have said that they engage with African community leaders, they have failed to engage with African youth impacted
Wellington High School and Onslow College unisex loos earn praise
Wellington High School and Onslow College unisex loos earn praise Source: NZ Herald Two Neew Zealand schools are being praised for their message of inclusion after installing gender-neutral bathrooms for students. Wellington High School and Onslow College are offering the new bathrooms to help students who do not feel comfortable using bathrooms labelled “male” and
Data shows fraction of unmet specialist needs: GPs
Data shows fraction of unmet specialist needs: GPs Source : newstalkzb General Practitioners are surprised by figures produced by the government that show patients being denied first specialist assessments. The data released by health authorities shows over 5300 patients were denied the assessments over a three-month period last year. However, The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Property education trust plans to increase its capital
Property education trust plans to increase its capital Source : scoop A trust set up to provide support to tertiary students undertaking property-related studies has announced ambitious plans to treble its funding capacity within 10 years. The Keystone Trust has been allocating study grants to students at a range of universities and technical institutes around New
Cultural intelligence the new indicator for business success, expert says
Cultural intelligence the new indicator for business success, expert says Source : stuff Auckland’s diversity puts the city’s businesses ahead of the competition, according to a visiting leadership expert. Julia Middleton is the founder of London-based Common Purpose UK, an international charity that runs leadership development programmes around the world. At a Superdiversity Centre conference, Middleton
Dave Armstrong: Don’t stop the music at school
Dave Armstrong: Don’t stop the music at school Source : stuff OPINION: As I whizzed down Brooklyn Hill recently, I was greeted by the image of young girl playing a trombone. The billboard was advertising an open day for Marsden College. Having visited the school recently, I’m aware it has a comprehensive music programme and understands
Bayer encourages NZ researchers to apply for grants
Bayer encourages NZ researchers to apply for grants Source : scoop Bayer encourages NZ researchers to apply for grants • Financial support of offer up to $200,000 • Global drive for innovative solutions • Pharmaceuticals and crop protection targeted Auckland, March 8, 2016 – Bayer New Zealand is encouraging researchers from universities, research institutes and start-up
Education Ministry Inept And Acting as Bully – NZ First
Education Ministry Inept And Acting as Bully – NZ First Source : scoop Tracey Martin MP Spokesperson for Education 8 MARCH 2016 Education Ministry Inept And Acting as Bully – NZ First The Ministry of Education has been heavy-handed and acted like a bully in the sacking of Rangiora High School principal Peggy Burrows, says New
Good decisions, better chances
The first 10 years of work are critical for the individual, and the country, writes Heather Carpenter Source : nzherald The first few months of any year are often fraught for families whose young people are in transition — to work, training, or tertiary education. The choices they make at this stage are hugely important for
Hedge fund-backed Kiwi education
Hedge fund-backed Kiwi education consultancy Crimson acquires another e-learning outfit Source : sharechat Crimson Consulting, the New Zealand-founded education consultancy that helps students win entry to the world’s elite universities, has merged with not-for-profit e-learning platform Campus Link. Campus Link founder Anne Gaze has taken a shareholding in Crimson and will take on the role of
View of flag debate from abroad
View of flag debate from abroad by Dr Cormac O’Duffy Phd MA (New Zealand history and education) Lenoir City, Tennessee Source : gisborneherald May I, someone from overseas, enter quietly in the national debate over changing the New Zealand flag? I have followed it as I have been able from the US, having spent about a
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