New funding for schools in Greater Christchurch and Selwyn

Wednesday 28 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 28 May 2025, 1:51pm

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Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced a $161 million funding package for schools in the Canterbury region. The investment will deliver three new primary schools in Selwyn and Prebbleton, alongside additional classrooms for 16 schools across the wider area.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldWed 28 May 2025, 1:00pm

   More than $160m to build 91 new classrooms, three new schools in Canterbury (opens in new tab)

2. The PressWed 28 May 2025, 1:00pm

   $161m for new schools in Greater Christchurch (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 28 May 2025, 1:51pm

   Government plans three new primary schools in Canterbury (opens in new tab)