Open letter to Minister Hipkins

Open letter to Minister Hipkins

13 May 2021   Dear Mr Hipkins I watched with interest on Wednesday as you announced a move towards pay parity for teachers in early childhood education (ECE) centres. You said a funding increase of $170 million was intended to help these teachers move towards pay...
Open letter to Minister Hipkins

Early Learning Bulletin 11 May 2021

Click here for a copy of the Early Learning Bulletin for 11 May 2021. It has information on: Public consultation on proposed changes to the Education and Training Act 2020 Curriculum Leads begin their mahi Electronic funding notices  Funding...
Open letter to Minister Hipkins

Special Early Learning Bulletin 09 April 2021

Click here for a copy of the Early Learning Bulletin for 09 April 2021. It has information on: Staff undertaking travel to Australia from 19 April COVID-19 diagnosis while travelling or upon return to New Zealand COVID-19 Vaccination...
Open letter to Minister Hipkins

Early Learning Bulletin 06 April 2021

Click here for a copy of the Early Learning Bulletin for 06 April 2021. It has information on: Vaping legislation Teacher supply support available Reminder about minimising food-related choking risks in early learning services Prime Minister’s...
Open letter to Minister Hipkins

IR Recent events update – Important message

The Minister of Finance, Hon Grant Robertson, has announced proposed changes for residential property acquired on or after 27 March 2021. The proposed changes include: extending the bright-line test to 10 years amending the main home exclusion which would require tax...
Open letter to Minister Hipkins

Early Learning Bulletin 23 March 2021

Click here for a copy of the Early Learning Bulletin for 23 March 2021. It has information on: COVID-19 vaccine update Planning for an emergency  Curriculum Advisory Group: Expressions of interest open Pacific Education Funds – Second Round of...
Open letter to Minister Hipkins

Early Learning Bulletin 09 March 2021

Click here for a copy of the Early Learning Bulletin for 09 March 2021. It has information on: COVID-19 vaccination programme Playgroup Operational Funding round is open and available through ERS Financial Reporting requirements for the year ending...
Open letter to Minister Hipkins

Early Learning Bulletins 05 March 2021

Click here for a copy of the first Early Learning Bulletin for 05 March 2021. It has information on: Update from Secretary for Education Letter template for services Click here for a copy of the second Early Learning Bulletin for 05...