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October 2026

• 2 OctPonsonby early learning service closes due to asbestos concerns in rangoli powder

September 2026

• 4 SepMinistry of Education moves to cancel Gloriavale school registration
• 3 SepMinistry of Education cancels Gloriavale Christian School registration+2

July 2026

• 30 JulERO calls for national framework as AI use grows in schools

December 2025

• 18 Dec 2025Gloriavale Christian School registration to be cancelled in January+2

November 2025

• 11 Nov 2025Wesley College hostel closed following violent incident involving senior students
• 10 Nov 2025Education Review Office calls for stronger consequences for struggling schools
• 7 Nov 2025Gloriavale school granted extension to respond to Ministry concerns

October 2025

• 9 Oct 2025Gloriavale Christian School faces potential loss of private school registration
• 8 Oct 2025Regional school holiday dates could improve attendance, says Seymour
• 8 Oct 2025Parents less comfortable with long school absences, report finds

August 2025

• 14 Aug 2025Children's Commissioner calls for urgent closure of Gloriavale Christian School+2
• 8 Aug 2025Northland schools roster students home due to teacher shortages

July 2025

• 3 Jul 2025Gloriavale school fails second Education Review Office audit
• 3 Jul 2025Wairoa school expresses frustration over timing of ERO evaluation

January 2025

• 9 Jan 2025North Canterbury schools support NCEA level 1 qualification

November 2024

• 26 Nov 2024ERO calls for NCEA Level 1 reform as schools opt out