Petition to keep outdoor education in secondary curriculum gains support
Saturday 13 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Erica Stanford, Ministry of Education
A petition to maintain outdoor education within the secondary school curriculum has collected over 40,000 signatures. Critics suggest that proposed curriculum changes may turn the subject into a vocational path, potentially impacting New Zealand's identity and industry.
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