New licensing criteria for early childhood education (ECE) services have
New data shows a dramatic decline in regulatory action against
The ECE sector has delivered an unexpected bright spot in
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The minimum adult wage for a worker in NZ is $23.95 an hour (from 1 April 2026). The 2026/27 Living Wage rate is $29.90. Keep reading for information specific to pay rates in the early childhood sector.
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Travel in Teachers’ Professional Development. By Kathy Goouch and Hazel Bryan.
There has been increasing interest shown by those concerned with young children’s learning in international policy and practice. By travelling ourselves, we sought to understand the imperative for practitioners to look beyond their own geographical and cultural
Our Key Concerns at a Glance:
1. Weakened Enforcement: The proposed changes shift focus away from child protection by making licence downgrades dependent on preliminary, softer measures. This delays strong action in response to multiple or serious breaches.
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