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About this site

The Media Centre web site has been developed by the Ministry of Education to increase the availability and accessibility of information of interest to the news media. The Media Centre can be considered a 'one-stop shop' for such information, including:

  • Ministry of Education media releases
  • Speeches by the Secretary for Education
  • Articles by the Secretary for Education
  • Fact-sheets on key topics
  • Contact details for ministry Media Advisors

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This site has been compiled from information obtained from sources commissioned by the New Zealand Ministry of Education, and within the ministry, and is subject to change without notice. The ministry has used its best endeavours to ensure that the information is correct and current at the time of publication but takes no responsibility for any error, omission or defect therein.

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Ministry of Education
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