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John Gerritsen
RNZ Education Correspondent
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An empty classroom (file image).

Schools' spending on cruises, travel, hospitality scrutinised

Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families and travel for principals - and in some cases their partners.

New Zealand

Tue, Dec 9

ERO evaluation centre head, Ruth Shinoda.

Review finds school phone ban is working, could smartwatches be next?

An Education Review Office report said most teachers it surveyed said the policy improved student behaviour and achievement.

New Zealand

Thu, Nov 20

2:58

A sign for the New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa at its launch.

Charter School Agency signed contract with trust that didn't exist

The secondary school is to be established in Trentham next year, with a focus on young athletes in Years 11 and 13.

New Zealand

Thu, Nov 13

1:30

Fury as ministry cans kids book for too many Māori words

Fury as ministry cans kids book for too many Māori words

"Our members see this move as an act of white supremacy. It's an act of racism," says Te Akatea, the Māori Principals' Association.

New Zealand

Fri, Aug 8

An empty classroom (file image).

Schools' spending on cruises, travel, hospitality scrutinised

Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families and travel for principals - and in some cases their partners.

New Zealand

Tue, Dec 9

ERO evaluation centre head, Ruth Shinoda.

Review finds school phone ban is working, could smartwatches be next?

An Education Review Office report said most teachers it surveyed said the policy improved student behaviour and achievement.

New Zealand

Thu, Nov 20

2:58

A sign for the New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa at its launch.

Charter School Agency signed contract with trust that didn't exist

The secondary school is to be established in Trentham next year, with a focus on young athletes in Years 11 and 13.

New Zealand

Thu, Nov 13

1:30

Fury as ministry cans kids book for too many Māori words

Fury as ministry cans kids book for too many Māori words

"Our members see this move as an act of white supremacy. It's an act of racism," says Te Akatea, the Māori Principals' Association.

New Zealand

Fri, Aug 8

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