Early Childhood Education

Budget cuts to early childhood education protested

24 May 2012

The governor’s proposed budget calls for $452.5 million in reductions and results in the loss of 29,600 child-care slots.

Freeze On Early Childhood Education Short-Sighted

24 May 2012

New Zealand First is calling for the Government to reconsider its short-sighted decision to freeze early childhood education funding.

Budget 2012: Freeze on funds a 'cut by stealth' to strained centres

24 May 2012

Thousands of families could pay more for their early childhood education after the Budget put a funding freeze on subsidies in favour of targeted spending.Education Minister Hekia Parata said funding, including the current 20 hours...