Erica Stanford defends new draft school curriculum amid criticism

Wednesday 29 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 29 Oct 2025, 7:32pm

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Education Minister Erica Stanford is supporting the new draft curriculum for Years 0 to 10, which was released on Tuesday. While some teacher groups have criticised the draft as being rushed, Stanford says the updated learning areas will provide students with essential knowledge for future success.

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1. The Post via RNZWed 29 Oct 2025, 7:43am

   Education Minister Erica Stanford stands by contentious curriculum amid growing criticism (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab), RNZ (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 29 Oct 2025, 8:00am

   Stanford says new curriculum will help kids get the knowledge they need ‘to be successful in life’ (opens in new tab)

   • Erica Stanford tells Samantha Hayes new education curriculum only about ‘85-90%’ right (opens in new tab) Wed 29 Oct 2025, 7:32pm