Behind the education overhaul
Nov 05, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1470
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Episode description
A key player in the curriculum rewrite says the criticism is overblown - and not a reflection of what the sector thinks
Many agree NZ's education is below par, but how to fix it is the subject of a major conflict - as the government's proposed curriculum has made clear
Guests:
- Laura Walters - Newsroom's political editor
- Michael Johnston - The New Zealand Initiative
Learn more:
- Draft curriculum content released for Years 0-10 learning areas and wāhanga ako
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