There’s nothing basic about the ‘basics’ of education

There’s nothing basic about the ‘basics’ of education
Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford address questions in the post-speech standup. (Image: NZME)
Ben Moore
The National party’s newly minted education policy has one thing right – we need to improve literacy and numeracy rates in New Zealand, but the plan itself is severely lacking.From the very concept of “back to basics” to what it actually means to rewrite a curriculum, educational experts have described the policy as, at best, “a step in the right direction” but, more generally, “insulting”, “disrespectful” and a “vote-grabbing top-line policy”.Teacher workloadNational leade...

More Policy

Reserve Bank of NZ looks to widen usage of word 'bank'
Finance

Reserve Bank of NZ looks to widen usage of word 'bank'

RBNZ begins consultation on the word “bank” before new law comes into force.

Council eyes single buyer for Maungawhau Station super-site
Policy

Council eyes single buyer for Maungawhau Station super-site

The redevelopment site will probably be the biggest in NZ, Wayne Brown said.

Oliver Lewis 26 Sep 2025
Willis, Edmonds offer 'boardroom' bipartisan vibes
Economy

Willis, Edmonds offer 'boardroom' bipartisan vibes

'We are the centre, Labour and National,' said Labour's Barbara Edmonds.

Pattrick Smellie 24 Sep 2025
Fear, panic and a sour mood in the boardroom
Opinion

Dileepa Fonseka: Fear, panic and a sour mood in the boardroom

Strong on the world stage, the PM’s weaknesses at home are hurting him.

Dileepa Fonseka 24 Sep 2025