Ministry of Education

This page contains a short summary of the purpose and mission of the Ministry of Education, with links to the Strategic Business Plan, Annual Report and Departmental Forecast Report.


ERO Report

The Education Review Office is the government department which reviews and reports publicly on the quality of education in all New Zealand schools and early childhood services, including private schools, kura kaupapa Mäori (Mäori language immersion schools), special schools and ngä köhanga reo (Mäori language early childhood groups).


Term Dates

This notice, given under Section 65A to 65C of the Education Act 1989 sets the number of half-days on which state schools must be open and the terms and holiday dates for state schools. These dates take into account public holidays but do not include the local anniversary day holiday.


TKI Description

TKI is a bilingual portal-plus web community which provides quality assured educational material for teachers, school managers, and the wider education community. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Education.


Hawke's Bay Tourism

Welcome to the official tourism site for Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, where the sparkling Pacific Ocean forms a stunning backdrop to internationally renowned vineyards that produce award winning wine, food, Art Deco / Spanish Mission architecture, fun family attractions, wilderness adventures and a fabulous sub-tropical mediterranean climate.