EducationDebate ignites over proposed law to ban race-based uni fundingSupporters argue for a focus on individual needs, while critics warn of potential setbacks for Māori and Pacific students facing systemic discrimination.Khalia StrongFri, 11 Apr
Education‘Clearly anti-Māori’: Local board leaders slam member's bill on race-based servicesSupport from targeted university services has helped Māori and Pasifika students succeed, say local politicians, and removing them will only entrench disadvantage.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterMon, 07 Apr
Education • AustraliaRepresentation gap hurts Sāmoan students in Australia - studyA Sāmoan PhD researcher’s thesis reveals how cultural representation can empower Pasifika in Australian classrooms.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 28 Mar
EducationAmbitious teenager aims to bring Māngere's voice to ParliamentMarques Tominiko is ready to serve his community as Māngere's Youth MP, championing education and empowering young people.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 26 Mar
EducationPacific academic slams sex-ed rollback for ignoring cultural needsDr Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia says the recent changes to sex education are driven by fear rather than education and fail to consider Pacific cultural values.Khalia StrongTue, 18 Mar
EducationTeachers call for national action to address bullyingChris Abercrombie, of the Post Primary Teachers’ Association, says bullying in school is a collective issue that requires community involvement. Sariah MagaoaMon, 17 Mar
Education • TongaLoopy Tunes releases new waiata for bilingual Matariki albumChristchurch-based sisters continue their mission to normalise indigenous languages among children.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 14 Mar
EducationAuckland schools express concern over future of free lunch programmeThe liquidation of Libelle Group, a major provider for school lunches, has school officials worried about the stability and quality of meals.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 11 Mar
EducationCharter schools on the rise amid debateJane Lee, chief executive Charter Schools Agency, addresses gaps in the mainstream education system, particularly for Māori and Pasifika students.Sariah MagaoaWed, 05 Mar
EducationNCEA reforms under fire: Principals warn of Māori-Pacific student disadvantageMost students from disadvantaged schools are failing the new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests, as educators blame the format, not student ability, calling for urgent change.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 04 Mar
