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New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa: Charter School for Athletes Opens 2026

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Associate 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.

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