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Demand for childcare places pushing up centre prices
Ministry of Education

Demand for childcare places pushing up centre prices

Childcare centre values are climbing as scarce sites and strong public funding fuel competition among investors in New Zealand, especially Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education
EduTech

Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education

New Zealand early education services (ECE) are eligible to receive free access to the Hika Lite Maori Language Application.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
ECNZ says 'about time' for early learning investments
EduTech

ECNZ says 'about time' for early learning investments

ECNZ hails call for vital investment in early learning, stressing the need for digital curriculum updates and teacher support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015

Global Stories

Early learning stories

GTIA plans to boost charitable giving to USD $5 million
Disaster Recovery

GTIA plans to boost charitable giving to USD $5 million

GTIA aims to boost its charitable giving to USD $5m in 2026, more than doubling the USD $1.91m it distributed to 45 non-profits in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Heidi Sayers joins LeadStory as CCO amid global expansion
Early learning

Heidi Sayers joins LeadStory as CCO amid global expansion

Heidi Sayers joins LeadStory as Chief Commercial Officer, supporting the firm's global growth as CEO Cam Price relocates to the US to expand partnerships.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
PlayKids educational app named Best Streaming Video Platform
EduTech

PlayKids educational app named Best Streaming Video Platform

PlayKids wins Best Streaming Video Platform for preschoolers at Kidscreen 2016 Awards, beating other popular apps like Hopster.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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CCTV to be trialled in 300 childcare centres under AUD $189m plan
Data Privacy

CCTV to be trialled in 300 childcare centres under AUD $189m plan

Australia to trial CCTV in 300 childcare centres as part of a AUD $189m plan to boost child safety and improve oversight in early learning settings.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025