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Watch: AI will aid with NCEA replacement, minister says
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Report shows need for policy around AI use in primary schools
A new report shows an urgent need for policy around the use of AI in primary schools. Report author David Coblentz spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 5 August 2025
In today's episode, after more than 20 years as New Zealand's official secondary-school qualification, the government has pulled the pin on the NCEA; The parents of a two-month-old baby who died after… Audio
Seymour says NCEA changes will challenge students more
The government announced sweeping changes to school qualifications on Monday, including the end of the NCEA system that has been in place for more than 20 years. Audio
What parents make of the end of NCEA
The government has pulled the pin on New Zealand's official secondary-school qualification after more than 20 years. Audio
Labour on govt scrapping NCEA
After more than 20 years as New Zealand's official secondary-school qualification, the government has pulled the pin on the NCEA. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Principal on scrapping NCEA
A principal says the NCEA replacement provides clarity and understanding that's been missing from the current set up. Macleans College in Auckland principal Steve Hargreaves spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Parents and grandparents respond to scrapping of NCEA
Parents and Grandparents have been quick to respond the scrapping of NCEA and the rollout of new school qualifications. Audio
Trade organisations push for more on the job training in NCEA overhaul
Trade organisations are going to push for more on the job training for school kids, as the government proposes an overhaul of NCEA. Motor Trade Association head of Advocacy James McDowall spoke to… Audio
Deputy PM on changes to NCEA
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks changes to the NCEA system Audio
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NCEA changes on the way
Dr Michael Johnston is a senior research fellow at The New Zealand Initiative who led the government's Curriculum Refresh Ministerial Advisory Group. He has long called for an overhaul of NCEA . Audio
NCEA changes: Some aspects like 'a step backwards in time' - principal
The government's plans to replace the NCEA system are on a tight timeline and will require a lot of support, say teachers. Audio
'Better vocational pathways' to be included in NCEA overhaul
As part of it's overhaul of NCEA, the government has said it plans to work with industry to develop bette vocational pathways for students. Advocacy and stakeholder engagement lead at the Employers… Audio
NCEA qualification to be replaced with new system
After more than 20 years as New Zealand's official secondary-school qualification, the government has pulled the pin on the NCEA. By 2030, the National Certificate of Educational Achievement will be… Audio
NCEA overhaul sparks optimism and concern
Unions are cautiously optimistic changes, but the opposition says the "complete overhaul" goes too far. Audio
NCEA qualification to be scrapped
The government has announced they are planning to to ditch NCEA and phase in a completely new qualification. NCEA Level One will be abolished and instead students will sit a Foundation Skills test in… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 4th August 2025
In today's episode, an Auckland school principal is describing the scrapping of NCEA as more window dressing than radical overhaul. Level One will be replaced with foundation literacy and numeracy… Audio
NCEA Changes: A student's perspective
This morning the Government proposed big changes to secondary school qualifications, namely, scrapping NCEA. They said the new system would still retain standards-based assessments and be underpinned… Audio
