ERO, Ministry of Education, & ECE Stakeholders
A who’s who of the main agencies, stakeholders, and sector groups shaping early childhood education in New Zealand, their roles, and who is responsible for what.

Director of Regulation: His Power, Pressures, and Risk to Children
The Director of Regulation (ECE) is now one of the most influential positions in New Zealand’s early childhood education system.
Who’s Who: Key Stakeholders in ECE and Organisations
Discover the key organisations and sector groups shaping early childhood education in New Zealand - who they are, what they do, and how they influence…
Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education shapes how early childhood services operate through its funding decisions, policy advice, and sector management. Understanding its influence helps parents, educators,…
Education Review Office: Inside the Watchdog
The Education Review Office (ERO) is the government agency that evaluates how well early childhood services and schools educate and care for children. It also…



