In the Media

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.

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 response from Minister Seymour published by The Post two days later. 

Unfortunately, everything Minister Seymour wrote to challenge the key points made by our Chief Advisor, Dr Sarah Alexander in her opinion piece, can in turn be challenged right back.

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 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 IN THE MEDIA – July 11, 2025. The OECE’s chief advisor, Dr Sarah

After the Office of Early Childhood Education revealed that a baby had died in his sleep at an Auckland early childhood education centre – and that details of what had happened had flown under the radar for more than a year – the New Zealand Herald has reported on the case.

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 IN THE MEDIA: May 30, 2025. The OECE has expressed disappointment in the 2025 Budget in stories for The