Early childhood sector doubts new reforms will bring significant change
Ninety-eight licensing criteria are cut down to 80, while two have been cut entirely and 16 merged into others.
Funding Campaign Faces Questions Over Fee Hikes and Accountability Gaps
The Early Childhood Council (ECC), which represents mainly private centres, has confirmed that a funding increase would not stop centres from raising fees for parents.
Raising awareness of who the Government is (not) listening to in its ECE Reform Programme
This week, The Post published an Op-Ed concerning who is the Government listening to about the care of our youngest children? It was pleasing to see the…
OECE concerned about potential ‘cover up’ related to child abduction
OECE concerned about potential 'cover up' related to child abduction IN THE MEDIA - October 21, 2025 The Ministry of Education has publicly confirmed that…
OECE helps raise awareness of toddler’s brain injury
OECE helps raise awareness of toddler's brain injury IN THE MEDIA - October 12, 2025 This week, The Press and The Post published a story…
Imminent Funding Review and Putting free ECE lunches, and FamilyBoost on the mainstream news agenda
Imminent Funding Review and Putting free ECE lunches, and FamilyBoost on the mainstream news agenda IN THE MEDIA - July 11, 2025. The OECE's chief advisor, Dr Sarah…
Calls for More Action to Prevent Deaths, Serious Injuries, and Child Escapes in ECE
After the Office of Early Childhood Education revealed that a baby had died in his sleep at an Auckland early childhood education centre - and…
Raising awareness of the tragic potential of a head knock
Raising awareness of the tragic potential of a head knock IN THE MEDIA: June 12, 2025. The Office of Early Childhood Education’s chief advisor Dr…
Budget shines spotlight on sector’s struggles
Budget shines spotlight on sector’s struggles IN THE MEDIA: May 30, 2025. The OECE has expressed disappointment in the 2025 Budget in stories for The…
