PPNZ Policy

Education & Student Policy

Strengthening schools, supporting students, improving teacher conditions, and creating better opportunities for every learner in New Zealand.

Quality Education for Every Student

PPNZ believes education must give every child and student the foundation to succeed. We support stronger core learning, better attendance, fairer access to higher education, and practical support for teachers and families.

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Reading, Writing & Mathematics

Enhance the teaching of reading, writing and mathematics so students build strong basic skills.

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Proficiency Checks

Introduce check systems to measure student proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics at different levels.

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Improve Attendance

Deal with truancy by aiming for 90% school attendance within three years and addressing real causes of absence.

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Support Poverty Cases

Allow for and address poverty-related cases so financial hardship does not block students from learning.

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Higher Education Funding

Increase funding for education and improve support for college and university students.

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Student Electricity Coupons

Issue non-transferable electricity coupons that can be used to credit a student’s electricity account.

Key Policy Actions

Enhance teaching of reading, writing and mathematics.

Introduce proficiency checks at different learning levels.

Target 90% school attendance within three years.

Analyse the real reasons students do not attend school and solve the issue practically.

Address poverty cases affecting student learning and attendance.

Increase education funding for students.

Review and increase the present Fees Free university programme.

Provide electricity coupons to support students facing high living costs.

Bring more teachers from overseas immediately where shortages exist.

Improve working conditions for teachers.

Schools, Universities and Teachers

School Learning Foundation

Strong education starts with basic skills. PPNZ supports better teaching standards, regular progress checks, attendance improvement, and practical support for students affected by hardship.

Teacher Support and Workforce Planning

Teachers need better working conditions and stronger workforce planning. PPNZ supports bringing more teachers from overseas where needed while training more teachers in New Zealand.

Our Education Values

QualityStrong basic learning for every student.

AccessSupport for students facing hardship.

OpportunityBetter pathways to university and skills.

RespectBetter support and conditions for teachers.

Better Education. Stronger Future.

PPNZ is committed to practical education reform that supports students, families, teachers and New Zealand’s future workforce.

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