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Independent Research Confirms Cultural Professional Learning For School Principals Is Lifting Achievement Of Tamariki
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 10:56 am | NZ Principals Federation
"The Crown owes it to school principals, whānau & ākonga to take note of the research evidence & renew their support for the MAC so that schools & students awaiting access are not excluded," said Leanne Otene, Tumu Whakarae of MAC. More >>
Video Evidence Shows Curriculum Corruption
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 4:31 pm | NZ Principals Federation
One final note to Minister Stanford, the New Zealand Principals’ Federation is not a union nor are we little. We are the leading professional voice for principals and represent almost 2,000 members. More >>
1,250 School Principals Assemble As Global Convention Comes To Auckland
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 11:10 am | NZ Principals Federation
"The event’s theme, Purapura Korari, Ka ruia e te hau, The Four Winds, is rooted in Aotearoa but aimed at the world. It emphasises both the nurturing of local traditions & the importance of global exchange," says NZPF National President Jason Miles. More >>
1,250 School Principals Assemble In Auckland Next Week
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 1:49 pm | NZ Principals Federation
With around 1,000 local school leaders and international delegates attending from 20+ countries, this will be one of the largest assemblies of school principals this country has ever seen. More >>
NZPF Calls For An Independent Body To Bring Stability To Curriculum Reform
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 11:41 am | NZ Principals Federation
New Zealand's education system had no shortage of reform. What it has lacked is the stability required to make change work, says NZPF President Jason Miles. More >>
Education Sector Backlash Against Government’s Curriculum Reforms Intensifies
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 9:59 am | NZ Principals Federation
A joint statement to the Minister of Education opposing the rushed and poorly designed changes has seen a surge in support, with more educators and peak bodies calling for an immediate pause. More >>
Education Sector Unites Against Government’s Wholesale Curriculum Changes
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 11:07 am | NZ Principals Federation
The educators warn that the curriculum framework and six draft curriculum documents are not fit for purpose, fail to meet the Ministry’s own standards, and represent a profound, unworkable narrowing of curriculum scope. More >>
NZPF Expresses Grave Concerns About Government Vision For Education
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 11:03 am | NZ Principals Federation
The Government’s vision of education - politically controlled, professionally diminished, centrally managed - contradicts everything international evidence tells us about what actually drives educational excellence. More >>
Open Letter To Education Minister From Otago Primary Principals' Association
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 10:08 am | NZ Principals Federation
The association seeks transparency and true partnership to ensure change strengthens - not undermines - the public education system. More >>
Open Letter To Education Minister From North Canterbury Principals' Association
Monday, 8 December 2025, 7:09 pm | NZ Principals Federation
In alignment with the New Zealand Principals' Federation (NZPF), we urge the Education Minister to heed the united voice of principals across the motu. More >>
Open Letter To Education Minister From Ōtaki-Kāpiti Principals' Association
Monday, 8 December 2025, 6:59 pm | NZ Principals Federation
While our kura will continue this work regardless of policy shifts, we are deeply concerned that removing Treaty obligations from Boards risks creating national inconsistency and avoidable harm to race relations in Aotearoa. More >>
Open Letter To Education Minister From Tai Tokerau Principals’ Association
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 12:49 pm | NZ Principals Federation
In Te Tai Tokerau, where a significant proportion of our students are Māori, this commitment is not just a professional goal but a moral imperative. More >>
Curriculum Changes Ignore Crucial Evidence From England’s Education Review
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 2:52 pm | NZ Principals Federation
"By connecting academic subjects to practical and real-world challenges, modern and high-performing education systems strive to make learning more relevant and engaging for their students," says Leanne. More >>
Papakura Principals' Association Open Letter To Education Minister
Monday, 1 December 2025, 5:02 pm | NZ Principals Federation
We must express our collective concern regarding the changes to the governance structure of Boards of Trustees, specifically concerning the bicultural partnership in the Education and Training Act. More >>
Masterton Primary Principals' Cluster: Ko Te Mana O Te Wehi O Te Tiriti O Waitangi
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 4:35 pm | NZ Principals Federation
As a collective, we recognise that the strengths of one kura can uplift many. By working together, we grow capability, deepen cultural responsiveness and ensure better outcomes for every child across the Wairarapa. More >>
Hieke NPA Opposes Removal Of The Requirement For School Boards To Give Effect To Te Tiriti From Education Legislation
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 3:44 pm | NZ Principals Federation
Our name, Hieke, grounds us in the symbolism of the hieke; the traditional rain cape that offers protection and strength in all conditions. More >>
NZPF Responds To Government’s "Groundbreaking" Maths Results
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 12:16 pm | NZ Principals Federation
NZPF understands that trial participants were tested before the 12-week intervention and again on the exact same items immediately following it, which Otene argues doesn’t provide the real picture of the students’ education gains. More >>
Open Letter From NZ Area Schools Association To Minister Of Education
Monday, 24 November 2025, 2:07 pm | NZ Principals Federation
For our schools, Te Tiriti o Waitangi is not an optional add-on; it is the foundational fabric that enables us to successfully operate in a bicultural environment and serve our diverse communities. More >>
Open Letter To Minister Stanford From The Auckland Primary Principals' Association
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 2:57 pm | NZ Principals Federation
Removing the obligation weakens accountability, risks inconsistency across the motu, and gives schools that are reluctant to engage an excuse to step away from commitments that should be universal. More >>
Open Letter From Franklin Region Schools To Minister Of Education, Hon Erica Stanford
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 2:52 pm | NZ Principals Federation
While its ambition is significant, the pace, sequencing, and lack of authentic consultation are already undermining the reform’s intent. More >>
