Articles tagged with Aotearoa
Measles Immunisation Week Urges New Zealanders to Protect their Families
1 week ago | 101 viewsHealth New Zealand is launching a nationwide Measles Immunisation Week to combat rising measles cases, urging all New Zealanders to check and protect their immunisation status. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the MMR vaccine, promote timely immunisation for all ages, and support health sector efforts to prevent measles spread. Free MMR immunisations are available for individuals aged 12 months and older, with additional clinics running throughout the week to facilitate vaccinations.
Tags: Health Minister Simeon Brown Associate Education Minister David Seymour Measles Immunisation Week MMR vaccine immunisation status nationwide campaign measles outbreak Aotearoa Immunisation Register vaccination community transmissionGovernment Initiatives to Improve Teacher Education Quality and Governance
1 week ago | 98 viewsThe Government is addressing issues in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) to improve teacher quality and restore trust. Recent reports have highlighted deficiencies in teacher training, with many new teachers lacking confidence in subject content and teaching approaches. Legislative changes will transfer professional standard setting functions from the Teaching Council to the Ministry of Education to ensure stronger oversight and clearer policy direction in ITE.
Tags: Government Initial Teacher Education Education Minister Erica Stanford OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey Education Review Office Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Ministry of Education Teaching Council Education and Training Amendment Bill.210+ New Social Homes to Address Housing Needs in Waikato
2 weeks ago | 168 viewsMore than 210 new social homes will be provided in Waikato by Community Housing Providers, supported by Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. The Government's commitment to delivering social housing includes funding for over 2,000 additional homes nationwide, with Waikato benefiting from this initiative. The allocation of social homes in Waikato is based on regional need, with a focus on addressing the demand for one- and two-bedroom properties to better match the needs of individuals and families seeking affordable housing.
Tags: Chris Bishop Tama Potaka Waikato social homes Community Housing Providers Kāinga Ora Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa The Salvation Army Emerge AotearoaNew Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa: Charter School for Athletes Opens 2026
3 weeks ago | 152 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has announced the opening of the New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa (NZPAA) as a charter school for athletes in Term 1 2026. The school aims to support students with serious sporting aspirations by providing both athletic training and academic education. The academy will initially focus on elite football and rugby union training, with plans to expand to other sports based on student needs, and will offer a nationally recognized curriculum alongside world-class athletic development.
Tags: David Seymour New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa Charter school Athletes Education Minister Sports training Wellington Phoenix Football Academy Rugby union Academic education Charter School AgencyNew Charter Schools Announced for 2026: Aotearoa Infinite Academy, Te Aratika High School, and Altum Academic
3 weeks ago | 225 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has announced the opening of Aotearoa Infinite Academy, Te Aratika High School, and Altum Academic as charter schools in Term 1 2026, emphasizing the importance of providing tailored education opportunities. Aotearoa Infinite Academy offers online education to overcome barriers to attendance, while Te Aratika High School in Hawkes Bay focuses on vocational training for disengaged Māori and Pacific students. Altum Academy in Wellington aims to address the equity gap by offering a Classical Education approach based on the Trivium method, preparing students for critical thinking and communication skills.
Tags: David Seymour Aotearoa Infinite Academy Te Aratika High School Altum Academic charter schools education students innovation Māori PacificRevolutionizing Marine Protection in Hauraki Gulf: New Legislation Tripling Protection Areas
1 month ago | 165 viewsThe Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act recently passed by Parliament marks a significant milestone in marine conservation efforts, as highlighted by Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. The legislation aims to address the long-standing ecological decline in the Gulf by nearly tripling marine protection and establishing 19 new protection areas, leading to the restoration of fish stocks, kelp forests, seabird colonies, and a thriving marine ecosystem. The Act also emphasizes a balance between community needs, environmental protection, and economic considerations, with measures such as creating High Protection Areas, restricting fishing in certain zones, and deploying a team of DOC Marine Rangers for monitoring and compliance.
Tags: Parliament marine protection Conservation Minister Tama Potaka National Aotearoa New Zealand fish stocks kelp forests seabird colonies DOC Marine RangersNew Conservation Appointments Boost Private and Māori Land Investment
1 month ago | 171 viewsMinister Tama Potaka announces new and returning appointments to the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust and Ngā Whenua Rāhui, emphasizing their roles in promoting conservation investment on private and Māori land. The Trust works with private landowners to protect ecological and cultural spaces through perpetual covenants, with Alan Livingston re-appointed as Chair and Debbie Hyland appointed. The Ngā Whenua Rāhui Komiti funds protection of Māori land and native ecosystems while preserving landowners' ownership and control, with Mere George re-appointed and Kipa Munro and Maui Solomon appointed, highlighting the importance of collaboration for conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tags: Tama Potaka Queen Elizabeth II National Trust Ngā Whenua Rāhui Alan Livingston Debbie Hyland Mere George Kipa Munro Maui Solomon conservation Aotearoa New ZealandFuture-Focused Curriculum: New Senior Secondary School Subjects Prepare Young New Zealanders for Tomorrow's Jobs
2 months ago | 430 viewsThe Government of New Zealand is introducing new senior secondary school subjects to prepare young people for future jobs by offering diverse pathways for tertiary study, trade learning, or immediate employment. These subjects, to be phased in from 2028, emphasize STEM fields and include new specializations such as Earth and Space Science, Statistics and Data Science, and industry-led subjects like primary industry and health services. Additionally, the curriculum will incorporate te reo Māori and generative AI education, with a focus on providing students with clear pathways to success through industry-aligned subjects and resources for schools to support implementation.
Tags: Government New Zealanders Education Minister Erica Stanford STEM Te Mātai i te Ao Māori Pacific Studies Music Technology Te Marautanga o Aotearoa Generative AIGovernment Launches First Crisis Recovery Café in Whanganui to Support Mental Health
2 months ago | 247 viewsThe Mental Health Minister opened Whanganui’s new Crisis Recovery Café at Aunty’s Café, the first of six cafés being rolled out by the Government nationwide. These cafés, led by Balance Aotearoa and iwi providers, offer peer-led, non-clinical support for individuals facing mental health or addiction challenges in a community setting. The Government aims to reduce pressure on traditional crisis systems by providing faster access to support, increasing frontline workers, and enhancing crisis response through initiatives like crisis cafés and peer support specialist roles in emergency departments.
Tags: Matt Doocey Mental Health Minister Crisis Recovery Café Balance Aotearoa Te Oranganui Hāpai Mauri Tangata peer support specialist mental health plan Health NZ frontline workers2025 Conservation Board and NZCA Appointments: Strengthening Environmental Efforts in New Zealand
2 months ago | 399 viewsThe latest appointments to New Zealand's 15 Conservation Boards aim to enhance environmental efforts in the country. Minister for Conservation Tama Potaka announced a total of 145 appointments, including 21 reappointments, 37 new appointments, and 87 continuing members, focusing on diversity and community representation. Additionally, two reappointments and four new appointments were confirmed for the New Zealand Conservation Authority to provide strategic policy advice for conservation efforts in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tags: Conservation Board Conservation Authority Tama Potaka New Zealand Aotearoa Department of Conservation DOC appointments environmental efforts community interestsMinister Karen Chhour Urges Caregivers to Provide Safe and Loving Homes: Enhanced Support Available
2 months ago | 517 viewsMinister Karen Chhour urges individuals capable of offering a loving and stable environment to consider becoming caregivers, emphasizing improved support and training. Budget 2025 allocated $16 million to enhance care environments and caregiver training. Initiatives include caregiver feedback incorporation, improved on-boarding processes, and prioritizing safe and loving homes for children.
Tags: Minister for Children Karen Chhour caregiver support training Budget 2025 Caregiver Panel Oranga Tamariki Caring Families Aotearoa approval process$4.5 Million Investment to Boost Rural Tourism and Create Jobs
3 months ago | 719 viewsA $4.5 million investment in developing tourism at culturally significant sites aims to create jobs and boost rural economies, expanding the Tohu Whenua program to more regions. Tohu Whenua enhances visitor experiences by sharing unique cultural heritage stories and improving facilities. The program, a partnership between Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and DOC, has seen significant increases in visitation at sites and is set to expand to Manawatū-Whanganui and Murihiku Southland regions.
Tags: tourism cultural heritage Tama Potaka Tohu Whenua Conservation Minister Kate Sheppard House Kaikōura Peninsula DOC Aotearoa New Zealand Heritage New Zealand Pouhere TaongaBoosting Sustainable Tourism with $17.5M Investment in Natural Attractions
3 months ago | 621 viewsThe $17.5 million investment in sustainable tourism aims to boost regional economies by supporting jobs and incomes at popular natural attractions in New Zealand. The funding will improve visitor planning and management at key sites like Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Milford Sound, ensuring the conservation areas continue to attract tourists with stunning nature. Additionally, investments in Great Walks and DOC campsites will enhance service and management, contributing to the country's economic growth driven by tourism expenditure of $44.4 billion and over 300,000 jobs.
Tags: Tama Potaka sustainable tourism Conservation Minister Aotearoa New Zealand tourism conservation areas Department of Conservation Great Walks tourism concessions economic growthPharmac’s New Consumer Working Group: Resetting the Patient-Pharmac Relationship for Better Health Outcomes
3 months ago | 982 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac's new consumer working group to improve its collaboration with health consumers, emphasizing the importance of patient input in decision-making processes. The working group, led by Dr. Malcolm Mulholland, includes members representing various health conditions, aiming to reset the relationship between Pharmac and the consumer community. The government's support includes increased funding for Pharmac to negotiate better deals for medicine and enhance access for patients and their families.
Tags: David Seymour Malcolm Mulholland Pharmac Consumer working group Patient advocacy Patient engagement Health consumers Medicines Patient Voice Aotearoa New ZealandersMedallic recognition for NZDF personnel extended
4 months ago | 901 viewsThe Government has expanded the criteria for medallic recognition for Defence personnel who have served in operations supporting the UN’s sanctions against North Korea, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. “This medal – the New Zealand General Service Medal (NZGSM) 2002 (Korea) – has already been awarded to 180 personnel and the move to widen eligibility means a further 350 personnel will be recognised,” Ms Collins says. “Personnel who have served as part of Operation Whio – which monitors the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea - since 2018 are now eligible for this medal.
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