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Question 17744 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How many School Transport Bus Routes reviews were paused due to the School Transport Policy Review that is currently underway?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I have been advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that four area reviews, consisting of a total of 80 routes, in the 2026 work programme that had not yet been completed, were paused due to the School Transport Review that is…

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Question 17745 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    In response to Reply 11360 (2026), will any of the 242 routes reviewed between 1 January 2025 – 25 March 2026, be reviewed once the School Transport Policy review is finished?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I have been advised by the Ministry of Education that, as the outcome of the school transport policy review is not yet known, it is not possible to determine what impact this may have on the route review programme.

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Question 17746 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    In response to Reply 11360 (2026), of the 242 routes reviewed between 1 January 2025 – 25 March 2026, what routes, if any, are being reviewed again as part of the School Transport Policy review?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I have been advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that the policy review is not about reviewing routes. The policy review is a broad-scope review of the Ministry’s school transport policy settings.

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Question 17747 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    In response to Reply 14007 (2026), what region(s) are those consultees located in?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to my answer for WPQ 11807 (2026)

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Question 17748 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    In response to Reply 13439 (2026), what region(s) are the 62 schools that have reported weather-related damage to the Ministry of Education since 1 January 2026 located in?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that there have now been 78 schools who have reported damage weather related damage since 1 January 2026; predominantly of a minor nature. Most of the damage sustained to school property was in the…

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Question 17749 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    In response to Reply 13439 (2026), what, if anything, is the amount of financial support received by the 62 schools that have reported weather-related damage to the Ministry of Education since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that as at 30 April 2026, $2.82 million in weather related funding support was provided to schools between 1 January 2026 to 30 April 2026. Schools have been allocated funding based on the assessed…

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17750, 17751 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    In response to Reply 13439 (2026), of the 62 schools that have reported weather-related damage to the Ministry of Education since 1 January 2026, how many, if any, have received financial support from the Ministry of Education?

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    In response to Reply 13439 (2026), of the 62 schools that have reported weather-related damage to the Ministry of Education since 1 January 2026, how many, if any, have requested financial support from the Ministry of Education?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that 78 schools have requested additional funding to support with property related damage. The Ministry cannot collate how many schools have received the additional funding in the…

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Question 17498 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to the list below of briefings I received from Education agencies for the week beginning 20 April 2026: 2024/25 Annual Review Debate Hot Topics Comment on ECE regulations/protections Gazette Notices for Charter Schools:…

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Question 17499 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The briefings I received from Education Agencies during the week beginning 20 April 2026 are listed in the table attached. Please note some titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active…

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Question 17603 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 17604 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I took the paper, “Phase 1 Plan to Support Schools Through the Impacts of Fuel Supply Uncertainty”, to Cabinet on 20 April 2026.

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Question 17656 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the new SMART tool allow students to view reports that provide information about how well they are doing in relation to other population cohorts such as, year, gender, ethnicity and English as a second language and if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that students cannot view comparative population group reports. The Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) produces one report for students and a range of reports for teachers.…

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Question 17315 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister agree with the Ministry of Education regarding Year 8 students meeting curriculum expectations that "assessments at Year 8 confirmed that student performance has not changed from 2022 to 2023, but rather the curriculum…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Yes. While international results show decline over decades, in recent time, our national results have remained steady. While steady, the results are very poor. The last results for NMSSA showed the proportion of Year 8 students meeting…

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Question 17317 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Why will recent changes to school transport already made in Manawatū not be reversed while school transport assistance policy is reviewed?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) will not be reversing already implemented route changes, such as the ones in the Manawatū area, while the transport policy review is underway. Until any changes to school transport…

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Question 17318 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What lay behind the Ministry of Education’s advice to the Minister which led her to pause regional reviews of school transport assistance?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Pausing route reviews provides more certainty for schools, families, and Public Transport Authorities while the policy review is underway.

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Question 17320 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the direction, scope, and timeframe for the review of school transport assistance policy, and when does the Minister expect the Ministry of Education’s review of school transport assistance policy to be completed?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The scope of the policy review is broad. It will examine policy settings around school transport including: • the purpose of school transport • the relationship between school transport, attendance, and education outcomes • who school…

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Question 17322 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What safeguards, if any, are currently in place to ensure that decisions to escalate schools for Ministry support or intervention are not based on incomplete or unverified information?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) uses several internal and external safeguards which ensure that any decisions to escalate Ministry support or interventions are not based on incomplete or unverified information.…

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Question 17323 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What assurance, if any, can the Minister provide that school review findings are based on verified and reliable data, when achievement data may be unverified?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to my answer for 17325 (2026)

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Question 17325 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, does the Government ensure that school review conclusions remain valid where achievement data may not have been verified?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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ERO advises me that review judgements are informed by a range of evidence relating to teaching and learning, leadership, curriculum, and the conditions and systems that support ongoing improvement. Where achievement information is limited,…

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Question 17326 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What guidance, if any, has been provided to ensure consistent interpretation of achievement data across schools during the transition to new and updated assessment tools?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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A wide range of guidance and supporting professional learning and development opportunities are available in 2026. While schools already know that they can find assessment guidance on Tāhūrangi under ‘Assessment Practices,’ new guidance…

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Question 17327 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What specific benchmarks, if any, are currently being used to assess school progress toward the Government’s 2030 reading, writing, and mathematics targets?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Curriculum Insights and Progress Study (Curriculum Insights) is the key indicator for the Achievement Target. Curriculum Insights has been conducted annually since 2023 with a nationally representative sample of English-medium state…

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17081, 17082, 17084, 17086 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    How, if at all, does the Ministry of Education mandate the provision and use of Internal Environment Monitoring (IEM) devices in schools to monitor energy use?

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    What steps, if any, does the Ministry of Education take when an Internal Environment Monitoring (IEM) device shows high energy use within a school?

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    How many, if any, Internal Environment Monitoring (IEM) devices are currently used to monitor energy use in schools nationwide?

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    How, if at all, are Internal Environment Monitoring (IEM) devices used to monitor energy use in schools?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that Internal Environment Monitoring (IEM) devices are not being used to monitor energy use in schools. This is also my response to written Parliamentary question 17081, 17082, and 17084 (2026).

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Question 17083 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, does the Ministry of Education mandate the provision and use of Internal Environment Monitoring (IEM) devices in schools?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that schools are encouraged to use Internal Environment Monitoring (IEM) devices provided by the Ministry. However, their use is only mandated for new or redeveloped teaching spaces as per the…

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Question 17085 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any Internal Environment Monitoring (IEM) devices are currently used in schools nationwide?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that as of 1 May 2026, there are approximately 12,000 IEM devices currently used in schools.

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17123, 17124, 17145, 17146 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Were the parents of students consulted in the development of the SMART tool and if so, how?

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    Were students consulted in the development of the SMART tool and if so, how?

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    Were New Zealand educators consulted on the implementation of the SMART tool and if so, how?

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    Were New Zealand educators consulted in the development of the SMART tool and if so, how?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that, before the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) went live, familiarisation sites were made available so that users and parents could become familiar with…

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Question 17130 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is it the Government’s intention that the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa should align to enable students to move between both curricular pathways and if not, what is the intention, if any, of aligning these curricular…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that dual pathways within the National Curriculum, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and the New Zealand Curriculum are required to be aligned to support students who move between curriculum pathways.

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Question 17131 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is it the Government’s intention to ensure Te Marautanga o Aotearoa remains not just a simple translation of an English curriculum but one that is designed from a Maori perspective and that can sit alongside the New Zealand curriculum, if…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that while the two sets of curriculum documents are aligned where necessary, there are also important differences. These reflect the distinct role of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and the specific needs of bilingual and immersion…

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17132, 17133 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What instructions, if any, have been given to Ministry of Education officials about the use of Artificial Intelligence to write curriculum and when was that advice provided to them?

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    What advice, if any, has been provided to Ministry of Education officials about the use of Artificial Intelligence to write curriculum and when was that advice provided to them?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Ministry of Education officials have not received any instructions to use Artificial intelligence (AI) to write curriculum. However, I am advised that the Ministry has provided all staff with internal guidance in relation to the use of AI…

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17134, 17135 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has she been made aware of any errors in the work present by Learning First and if so, what action, if any, has she taken?

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    Is the Ministry of Education aware of any errors in the work present by Learning First and if so, what is the extent and nature of such errors?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Curriculum development is an iterative process. I am advised that, as part of the development process, any errors identified by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) are resolved prior to publication. The Ministry does not maintain a…

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Question 17136 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry of Education assessed the quality of the work completed by Learning First and if so, what do these assessments show?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I have been advised that any information provided by Learning First was reviewed by Ministry of Education staff. No formal assessments regarding the quality of work completed by Learning First have been conducted.

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Question 17137 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    When did the Ministry of Education’s contract with Learning First start and how much, if anything, has been paid to the company to date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The initial services agreement with Learning First commenced on 1 May 2025. As at 24 December 2025, the amount paid to Learning First totals $1,568,702.24.

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Question 17138 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What benefits, if any, are gained by ensuring that the national curriculum is aligned with those used internationally and with what international curriculum will New Zealand be most aligned?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education has surveyed curriculum across multiple international jurisdictions. The national curriculum is not modelled on any single international curriculum. However, ensuring the national curriculum is…

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17139, 17140 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who were all of the 76 suppliers that the Ministry of Education engaged with to support its work to strengthen the national curriculum and what was the nature of the engagement with these organisations?

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    What were all of the 95 schools and universities that the Ministry of Education engaged with to support its work to strengthen the national curriculum and what was the nature of the engagement with these organisations?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. This is also my response to written…

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Question 17141 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What comparisons, if any, of international curricula focussing on knowledge rich curriculum and approaches has Learning First provided to the Ministry of Education and for each country or region assessed in such comparisons, what advice…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions.

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Question 17142 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the specialist knowledge that Learning First possessed that resulted in that company being engaged to provide advice to support the development of the strengthened national curriculum and why was this specialist knowledge…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that Learning First is widely regarded internationally as an expert in curriculum design and benchmarking. Learning First works with curriculum authorities in several jurisdictions,…

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Question 17143 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What New Zealand providers were assessed in the Ministry of Education’s market scan leading to the conclusion that Learning First should be engaged to provide advice to support the development of the strengthened national curriculum and…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education undertook a search of the All of Government Consultancy Panel under the Policy, Research and Development subcategory. No New Zealand based provider was identified as meeting the requirement for…

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Question 17144 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What research, if any, did the Ministry of Education do into the validity of the SMART tool before it was launched and what were the findings of any such research?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that, before procuring the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART), the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) undertook a comprehensive procurement process to secure a fit for purpose assessment and reporting…

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Question 17147 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the new SMART tool allow students to sit adaptive tests in on-screen format only and if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) will provide linear assessments in 2026, and transition to adaptive assessments in 2027. Adaptive tests require a substantial pool of validated items proven to…

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Question 17148 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the new SMART tool allow teachers to create writing tests by selecting a single prompt from item banks and specifying administrative settings and if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that in 2026, the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) provides pre-designed assessments that have been specifically created to align to the New Zealand Curriculum or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. Teachers…

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17149, 17150, 17151 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the new SMART tool regularly retrieve updated core student information at agreed intervals for all schools in an automated fashion by triggering a refresh of data from the Ministry of Education source of truth for student information…

  • 17150 (matches this search)

    Does the new SMART tool allow teachers and administrators to update core student information for a school triggering a refresh of data from the Ministry of Education sources of truth for student information and if not, why not?

  • 17151 (matches this search)

    Does the new SMART tool allow teachers and administrators to create, view and update group information and student information received from the Ministry of Education and if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) only receives updated student data from the schools’ student management systems (SMS). Schools are the primary source of information and update data as required. This provides the…

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Question 17222 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding Artificial Intelligence use in SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) development, SMART…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I have received the following briefings regarding Artificial Intelligence use in Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) development, SMART delivered assessments, or subject exemplars produced for SMART delivered…

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Question 17224 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, if any, was used to develop subject exemplars for SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) delivered assessments?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) used GPT 5.4 as a drafting tool. All outputs were treated as preliminary and were not published without comprehensive human oversight. Ministry specialists and subject matter…

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Question 17226 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    How many, if any, subject exemplars for SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) delivered assessments have been produced, either entirely or partly, using Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that Artificial intelligence (AI) was used to assist with the initial drafting of eight subject exemplars for SMART delivered assessments. In all cases, AI generated material was treated as preliminary only and was subject to…

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Question 17239 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What, if anything, will the diesel boilers at up to 70 schools nationwide be replaced with?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that replacement options for diesel boilers will be determined following recommendations from onsite assessments. Solutions will include heat pumps, electric burners and potentially pellet boilers.

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Question 17240 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Will diesel boilers in schools on remote islands, if any, also be replaced as part of the work to replace diesel boilers at up to 70 schools nationwide?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that all island schools that utilise diesel generators for power and heating with no alternative energy or heating supply have been included in the c.70 schools for this programme of work.

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Question 17243 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    How many, if any, schools and ECEs did the Ministry of Education contact regarding the Wellington floods and/or regional State of Emergency?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that all schools, kura and early learning services in the Greater Wellington region were contacted by the Ministry of Education via email advising them of weather warnings. Included in the email were links directing them to…

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Question 17277 (2026)

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    How many schools, if any, have lodged that their school property has been damaged by the Wellington floods; listed by number of schools per region?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that nine schools within the Wellington area sustained damage, and one in the Ruepehu area, following storms in the week of 20 April 2026.

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    How many, if any, schools and ECEs contacted the Ministry of Education regarding the Wellington floods and/or regional State of Emergency?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) does not hold a central record of the number of schools and early learning services that contacted the Ministry. The Greater Wellington office maintained regular contact with various Principals and…

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Question 16885 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What support, if any, is currently, or will be, made available to ECE relief teachers from the government during the current fuel crisis?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education is working with Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector leaders to understand the impacts of the fuel situation on ECE services. I am considering what support might be needed to ensure these services can continue…

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Question 16929 (2026)

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    How many, if any, ECE centres were shut down as a result of breaching regulations in 2025?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that it cancelled 7 licenses during the period 1 January to 31 December 2025.