Hekia Parata
Parata fails Pacific Island Affairs ministry for policy advice
The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs has been given a "not achieved" by its minister, Hekia Parata, for the quality of policy advice and support for her office. Audio
Education Minister defends national standards
The Education Minister, Hekia Parata defends the use of national standards. Audio
Education Minister launches review of school interventions
The Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has launched a review of the use of commissioners at schools in difficulty. Audio
Govt orders urgent review of Kohanga National Trust
An urgent audit of the public funding received by the Kohanga Reo National Trust Board has been ordered by government ministers, after a late night meeting at the Beehive. Audio
Government orders urgent audit of Kohanga Reo
The Government is to commission an independent audit of the Kohanga Reo National Trust Board, in response to allegations of mis-spent taxpayer funds. Audio
Hekia Parata says partnership schools will raise aspirations
Teachers' unions say its absolute nonsense to put up charter schools as a model for helping disadvantaged students in poorer communities. Audio
National Standards still lack dependability - report
An official report into National Standards has given the system a bad grade. Audio
Cook Islanders in NZ want more done to preserve language
Cook Island community in NZ says more needs to be done to preserve the language for future generations. Audio
Education Minister responds to ministry conclusions
Education Minister, Hekia Parata, responds to the Education Ministry's conclusions about NCEA pass rates. Audio
Reading, writing and 'rithmetic - who's got their sums right?
Staying with education, the Education Minister, Hekia Parata, is insisting national standards results released yesterday show primary and intermediate school pupils are doing better in reading… Audio
Education Minister discusses Christchurch school closures
Concern from principals, teachers and parents over yesterday's announcement of school closures and mergers in Christchurch. Audio
Closing Christchurch intermediates angry at short time frame
The principals of three Christchurch intermediate schools that will close at the end of the year say the schools that have to take their students next year will struggle to be ready. Audio
Education Minister talks on closures
More now on the Minister of Education sticking with her proposals in February to close or merge earthquake-hit Christchurch schools, with the exception of some New Brighton schools. Audio
Minister sticks by plan to close or merge Christchurch schools
The Minister of Education has stuck with her proposals in February to close or merge earthquake-hit Christchurch schools, with the exception of some New Brighton schools. Audio
Poor maths results in primary schools
The Education Minister is concerned about poor maths results in primary schools. Is it time to change the way maths is taught? Fiona Ell - Lecturer in Mathematics education at the University of… Audio
Hekia Parata says decisions are not yet final
Many parents, school staff and pupils in affected schools are upset and angry with the decisions. Audio
Minister of Education discusses plan
One school slated for closure that's won its argument to stay open is Burnside Primary - staff were celebrating this afternoon over a glass of wine. Audio
Hekia Parata
The Government's plans for reorganising schools in Christchurch will be unveiled today and the Education Minister insists everyone with a view has been listened to carefully. Audio
Special schools to close
The Education Minister, Hekia Parata, says the decision was made so that services and support can be provided to more children in their local community. Audio
Principals say other Christchurch-style school closures likely
Principals say school mergers and closures like those proposed for Christchurch are inevitable in other parts of the country too. They say a falling number of school children in many areas will… Audio
