Growing interest in climate change amongst educational policymakers and educators in Aotearoa New Zealand has not led to clarity and consistency in related policy direction and practice. This report draws on literature from te ao Māori and Western/global perspectives to explore the question, “What does it look like when climate education is flourishing?”

Participants were taken step by step through the process of creating their own simple 2D videogame, learning the basics of coding, computational thinking, and digital game design. The workshops were free and drew 426 people across the seven locations. 85% of participants completed an online evaluation form at the end of the workshop. We evaluated...

Executive summary: This exploratory study considers the feasibility of measuring New Zealand senior secondary (Years 12/13) students’ 'international capabilities'. Building on background work undertaken by the Ministry’s International Division, the methodology had three components. An analysis of New Zealand and international literature pertinent to assessment of international capabilities was undertaken. Small-group workshops were conducted with...