Hekia Parata

Education Minister, Hekia Parata. Audio

For the first time, a snapshot of student achievement under national standards has been made public today. Audio

The first in a series of meetings between Canterbury schools and the Education Ministry about a proposed shake up of the region's schools has left some principals feeling more positive - but others… Audio

Listening to that report was the Education Minister, Hekia Parata. Audio

Christchurch school leaders are in shock and some have been crying this afternoon after learning of the Government's plans for closing and merging schools. Audio

National's education spokesperson is Hekia Parata. Audio

Education Minister Hekia Parata was asked about her rationale for closing McKenzie and Salisbury Schools, while keeping the others open. Audio

The report asks for urgent changes to the way teachers prove their identity and recommends photo ID. Audio

The Education Minister, Hekia Parata, says the policy was a trade-off from the outset, but it was a trade-off parents couldn't accept. Audio

The Government has backed down completely over changing class sizes in schools, dumping the policy in the face of a mounting public backlash. Audio

The Primary School Teachers' Union says changes to the way schools are funded mean every school in the country will be left with fewer teachers and bigger classes and parents should be concerned. Audio

The Education Minister can't promise teachers won't lose their jobs under her plan to make classes bigger and save millions of dollars a year in teacher wages. Audio

During a pre-budget speech the Education Minister announced changes to the education sector, including increased class sizes and the introduction of a teacher appraisal system. Audio

The Government's vowing to find out how a convicted sex offender got to work in two schools, and was still teaching up until last week. Audio

The Education Minister, Hekia Parata. Audio

While the company managing the Maui Pipeline says its team has continued to work overnight on the damaged pipe and is currently ahead of schedule for repairs, the acting Minister for Energy and… Audio

More now on the Maui gas leak that's shut down factories and forced dairy farmers to dump thousands of litres of milk. Audio

Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, and Green Party Energy Spokesperson, Kennedy Graham, join Kathryn Ryan to discuss the Government's new energy strategy. Audio

The acting Energy and Resources Minister, Hekia Parata, joins us. Audio

Is the government granting too many oil and gas exploration permits and are there enough environmental safeguards? Audio