Articles tagged with Levin
Nearly 200 Schools Replace Open-Plan Classrooms with Quieter Learning Spaces
2 weeks ago | 223 viewsNearly 200 schools have started replacing open-plan classrooms with enclosed spaces to create quieter, calmer learning environments, following concerns from teachers and parents. The Ministry of Education launched the Modifying Open Plan Classrooms Initiative in 2025, completing assessments for 46 schools and finishing modifications at six, with positive feedback highlighting reduced noise, fewer distractions, and better support for neurodiverse learners. Additionally, the Ministry has ceased funding new open-plan classroom developments, aiming to have at least 38 schools modified by the end of the year.
Tags: Erica Stanford Ministry of Education Beckenham Te Kura o Puroto Foxton Beach School Horotiu School Karamea Area School Levin East School Nelson College for Girls Modifying Open Plan Classrooms Initiative neurodiverse learnersNew Ōtaki to Levin Highway Construction Contracts Signed for Improved Travel Times and Economic Growth
1 year ago | 2511 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop has announced the signing of construction contracts by NZTA for the new Ōtaki to north of Levin Road project, aiming to improve travel times and support economic growth in Kāpiti and Horowhenua. The project involves two alliances focusing on different sections of the highway, with completion expected by the end of 2029. The new road is part of the Wellington Northern Corridor, enhancing safety, efficiency for freight trips, and urban development opportunities, while also featuring amenities like shared user paths and grade-separated interchanges.
Tags: Chris Bishop NZ Transport Agency Ōtaki Levin National Significance Kāpiti Horowhenua Wellington Northern Corridor Transmission Gully Mackays.