Articles tagged with Budget 26
$160M Investment to Build 157 New Classrooms in Auckland and Upper North Island
1 month ago | 338 viewsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announced a $160 million investment to build 157 new classrooms and expand school facilities across Auckland and the upper North Island, including funding for a new secondary school in Kumeū and relocation of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāringaomatariki to a permanent site. The investment also includes $25 million for 26 learning support classrooms for students with additional needs and funding for six redevelopment projects to upgrade ageing school facilities. This initiative aims to address growing community demands, improve school conditions, and ensure cost-effective delivery of educational infrastructure.
Tags: Erica Stanford Education Minister Auckland North Island Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāringaomatariki Kumeū Budget 26 Dargaville High School Massey High School Rangataiki CollegeBig Sing Funding Secured to Support 9,000+ Students and 280 Choirs in NZ
1 month ago | 405 viewsThe Big Sing, New Zealand’s largest choral event with over 9,000 students and 280 choirs, has secured funding through one-off grants of $150,000 each to the New Zealand Choral Federation and Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand. Education Minister Erica Stanford emphasized the importance of music in building learning foundations, confidence, and engagement, alongside the $5.6 million allocated in Budget 26 for school music kits. The funding supports the continuation of these events, which promote mental health, leadership, and showcase New Zealand music, and is sourced from the Ministry of Education’s baseline.
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