John Gerritsen

Some industry groups are already opposing the government's preferred option for the future of apprenticeships and workplace training. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

In a surprise move, the sale of polytechnics will be on the table when the national institute of technology Te Pūkenga is disestablished. Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds today announced the… Audio

The review of early childhood regulations says a poor compliance monitoring regime is putting small children at unacceptable risk of harm. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid… Audio

The loss-making national institute Te Pūkenga warns its polytechnics are losing valuable foreign enrolments because of study visa wait times. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin… Audio

Teachers fear a series of curriculum rewrites could go off the rails. Education correspondent John Gerritson reports. Audio

On today's episode, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project, Parliament has rushed through… Audio

After years of declining results for teenagers in international maths and reading tests it is time for New Zealand's adults to hang their heads in shame. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke… Audio

Principals say some school-leavers will have to rethink their plans after failing critical NCEA literacy and numeracy tests. Thousands of students failed the numeracy, reading, and writing tests and… Audio

On today's episode, 45 percent of NCEA students failed this year's online numeracy tests, Police leadership says hitting the target of 500 more officers by November is "very, very challenging" and may… Audio

It appears that barely half the teenagers who tried to meet the critical NCEA literacy and numeracy benchmark via online tests this year succeeded. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Audio

New Zealand's scores in the Trends in International Maths and Science Study have improved and it's thanks to boys. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Some regions are declaring a teacher supply crisis as schools once again struggle to find enough teachers for the coming year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio

Is it time to get rid of NCEA Level One? That's the question raised by a damning Education Review Office report on the newly-revised first year of the national school qualification. Education… Audio

Monday is the deadline for schools to leave the free lunch scheme before it switches to a cheaper model next year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

Severely disabled children are losing teacher aide hours in a change that is angering parents and principals in Auckland. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

Two years after Chat GPT was launched to the public, Kiwi technology companies are adding AI-driven applications to their classroom software. They say it is not replacing human teachers, but it is a… Audio

The Education Ministry has halted the rewrite of the science curriculum after just one meeting. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Universities, staff and students are alarmed about a government review of universities, which asks whether students are paying the right amount in fees for their degrees. Education correspondent John… Audio

The government's promised crackdown on truancy is creating anxiety among families who say their children cannot go to school. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

In today's episode, from December, Aucklanders will not be able to use the train network for nearly 100 days over the next year, as work on the City Rail Link continues, the Military and Maori… Audio