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A good start for all in ECE policy
05.11.2008
The right of all 3-and-4-year-olds to access 20 Hours Free ECE is enshrined under Labour's Early Childhood Education policy released today by Education Minister Chris Carter.
"Since being launched last year the number of free ECE enrolments has hit 88,984 - 93 per cent of eligible children.
"Labour wants to see all young children enrolled in early childhood services and is committed to ensuring that 20 Hours Free continues to benefit families across New Zealand... more +
Education plan for the future
04.11.2008
Labour's Education Minister Chris Carter says Schools Plus forms the basis of Labour's Education policy, released today, and that it also includes good news for small rural schools.
Labour's plan for the future of New Zealand education shows a firm commitment to rolling-out Schools Plus; ensuring that small sole charge rural schools have a minimum of two teachers; addressing issues of low-pay among school support staff; continuing to increase operational grants for all state... more +
Nats fail education test
03.11.2008
Labour's Education Spokesperson Chris Carter said today that National's Education policy continues to promote increases in spending on private schools.
John Key has given more details today on his earlier promise to increase government spending on private education, announcing an immediate injection of $10 million in 2009 for the private school sector," Chris Carter said.
"I am not surprised that Mr Key has acted immediately to boost priv... more +
News list
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- Housing New Zealand takes complaints seriously10.10.2007
- Moon Festival a time to value family and friends10.10.2007
- Two families a day now helped into home ownership10.10.2007
- New deed of settlement for Lake Taupo10.10.2007
- A celebration to mark 70 years of state housing10.10.2007
- Field guide to elusive native orchids launched10.10.2007
- Satellite shows epic flight of young albatross10.10.2007
- Rare peat bog ecosystem protected in Southland10.10.2007
- Minister calls for peace in Burma at temple opening10.10.2007
- Draft threat management plan for Hector's dolphin04.09.2007
- Minister welcomes stop to Iceland's whale hunt28.08.2007
- Warm accessible homes for Hastings' elderly27.08.2007
- New reserve land to benefit kiwi in Hawke's Bay27.08.2007
- DoC and AHB application for reassessment of 1080 vindicated14.08.2007
- Climate change initiative for conservation land08.08.2007
- Ministerial panel to look at wild animal management08.08.2007
- Key undermines own affordable housing policy08.08.2007
- Grahame Sydney landscapes protected forever08.08.2007
- Housing NZ promotes energy-efficient light bulbs08.08.2007



CHRIS CARTER
- MP for Te Atatu
- Minister of Education
- Minister for Ethnic Affairs
- Minister Responsible for the Education Review Office
PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE CONTACT
TEL (04)470 6568
FAX (04)472 8034
POST
Office of Hon Chris CarterParliament Buildings
Wellington
