Science, tertiary education, economic development face shake-up

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The country's science, tertiary education and economic development agencies face a shake-up as the Government tries to get them working more effectively.

Tertiary education restructure must have wide economic focus - Voxy

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Tertiary education is not just about science and economic development says TEU national secretary Sharn Riggs. Ms Riggs' comments follow news that Steven Joyce, the minister of science, tertiary education and economic development agencies is ...

Tertiary education - are the corporate vandals at the gates?

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World expert on tertiary education David Robinson will be visiting New Zealand for the first time later this month and giving a series of public lectures on increasing corporatisation and privatisation of tertiary education around the world.

Change possible in Steven Joyce's three portfolios - Radio New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand
The country's science, tertiary education and economic development agencies could be in for a shake-up. Steven Joyce is the first minister to be put in charge of economic development, science and innovation and tertiary education at the same time.

ITO update - Industry Training Register Refinement Project ~ Tertiary ...

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The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is pleased to inform you of the appointment of the Sector Reference Group to support the Industry Training Register (ITR) refinement project.

Amy Adams - Address to the Commerce Commission conference - Voxy

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... my role as Minister for Communications and Information Technology allows me to draw on my background in law and commerce. It connects seamlessly with my responsibilities as the Minister of Internal Affairs, overseeing ICT investment across central ...

Critical failures led to appointment of ministry 'expert' - New Zealand Herald

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New Zealand Herald
By Amelia Romanos A series of "critical failure points" led to a former principal facing serious misconduct charges being appointed as an expert advisor to schools, according to internal Ministry of Education review. Debroah Mutu was stood down from ...

Polytechnic 'i-campus' tools winners - Otago Daily Times

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URL: Polytechnic 'i-campus' tools winners Otago Daily Times The applications received the New Zealand Microsoft innovation award in the business in higher education category, presented at the recent Tertiary ICT Conference at Victoria University in Wellington. Otago Polytechnic chief information manager Mike ...

More classroom blocks shut - Stuff.co.nz

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Christ the King School in Burnside, St Peter's School in Beckenham, and St Bernadette's School in Hornby were told late on Monday that they would not be able to use one of their classroom blocks until remedial work was completed.

Tradesmen form collective to rebuild Christchurch - Radio New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand
The Kaihanga Collective has been formed by 15 men who were part of the old Maori Affairs Trade Training Scheme which ran until the 1980s. The group has named itself after the Kaihanga Hostel which is next door to Rehua Marae.

Revolutionary new school defies earthquake odds - Voxy

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"St Andrew's, like many other schools in Christchurch, has faced many challenging moments in the last year, and this new building symbolises our hope for a strong future for independent education in Christchurch," says Christine.

School orders safety review - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: School orders safety review Stuff.co.nz KILLED: Glenn Te Miha-Barlow, 5, died when a log from this pile rolled on to him at Motueka High School. In the wake of the death of a child crushed by a log on Motueka High School grounds, the school has commissioned a safety review.

Programme benefiting parents with teenagers

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A free parenting programme run by The University of Auckland for parents who want to improve their relationship with their teen is getting the desired results.

Students get prepared with emergency rainwater - Massey News (press release)

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URL: Students get prepared with emergency rainwater Massey News (press release) Five tanks will be installed by Year 12 students at Wellington East Girls' College, as part of an ongoing partnership between Massey University's Roof Water Research Centre, the college and WaterGain Limited, an Auckland water solutions company.