Government Invests $31.3M to Create Calmer Classrooms in 90 NZ Schools

The Government is investing $31.3 million to improve learning environments by creating calmer, less disruptive classrooms in over 600 spaces across nearly 90 schools, focusing on installing internal walls and beginning design work for more complex projects. This initiative responds to strong demand from schools moving away from noisy open-plan classrooms, building on a previous $10 million investment and aiming to provide focused, manageable teaching spaces for students and teachers. The staged approach prioritizes simpler modifications for quick completion while planning more complex upgrades, with projects already funded and underway in multiple regions nationwide.