More teachers and learning support staff promised in Budget 2025

Friday 23 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 23 May 2025, 11:38am

In this story Erica Stanford, Post Primary Teachers' Association, New Zealand Principals' Federation

Education Minister Erica Stanford announced that full-time equivalent teaching and support roles will increase by over 1,600 by 2028. A $747 million boost for learning support has been described as a breakthrough by principals, despite some cuts in other education spending areas.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 23 May 2025, 9:46am

   Education Minister Erica Stanford promises more teachers, learning support staff (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 23 May 2025, 10:58am

   Budget 2025: Government's $747m boost for learning a 'breakthrough' - Principals (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZFri 23 May 2025, 11:38am

   Budget 2025: Boost for learning a 'breakthrough' — principals (opens in new tab)