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ERO’s Takeover of the Ministry’s SELO 1 Funding Contradicts Regulation Requiring Providers to Pay for Compliance Support

ERO has taken control of a key ECE support fund previously administered by the Ministry of Education, raising questions about how the funding will operate under new regulations that allow the Director of Regulation to require providers to pay for specialist help themselves.
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New Shoots Ltd–Educare Group Ownership Shift Highlights Regulatory Gap Allowing Companies to Acquire Large Numbers of Centres Without Change of Provider Checks

A major ownership change in New Zealand’s early childhood education (ECE) sector has highlighted a regulatory gap that allows companies to acquire large numbers of centres without triggering government oversight, fit‑and‑proper checks, or licence reassessment. Both organisations continue operating under their existing structures, the acquisition illustrates how corporate consolidation in the ECE sector can occur largely out of public view and without regulatory intervention.

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Political Parties: Their Election Promises & Actions

Election 2026: A Guide to Political Party Promises for Early Childhood Education

The countdown to the 2026 election is on, and early childhood education is back in the spotlight.

Some parties have already shown their hand, others are still to come, and policies will continue to shift as the campaign unfolds.

This guide keeps you in the loop and updated regularly so you can compare party positions instantly and follow how their promises evolve.

It’s your fast, reliable way to stay informed on what each party plans for ECE.

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