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October 2026

• 18 OctErica Stanford implements significant changes to the school system

December 2025

• 17 Dec 2025New mega-ministry MCERT announced to support government reform agenda
• 5 Dec 2025Minister concerned as warming waters drive fish south

October 2025

• 1 Oct 2025Environment Minister accused of conflict of interest over water consents+1

September 2025

• 3 Sep 2025Government to introduce more flexible funding for disabled community

July 2025

• 14 Jul 2025Ten polytechnics to return to regional governance from next year+4

June 2025

• 17 Jun 2025Minister describes polytechnic staff numbers as abysmal

February 2025

• 27 Feb 2025Government to accelerate approval times for agriculture and horticulture products