New Zealand
Report
Towards a stronger safety net to prevent abuse of children
Malachi Subecz was not in State care but reports of concern had been made about him. Six government agencies completed reviews of their own processes, and chief executives also commissioned a system-wide review from Dame Karen Poutasi (the Poutasi review). This report looks at whether the recommendations made by the Poutasi review have been actioned...
Discussion paper
Redesign of the vocational education and training system
The Government has committed to disestablishing Te Pūkenga and replacing it with a system that restores regional decision-making and connections between Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and their communities. The Government is seeking feedback on proposed reforms for three parts of the vocational education system.
Discussion paper
Transboundary movement control of all e-waste under the Basel Convention
This consultation document seeks feedback on proposed regulations affecting the international trade in e-waste. The New Zealand Government proposes extending the current conditions of consent that apply to the import or export of hazardous e-waste to include non-hazardous e-waste, in line with amendments to the Basel Convention.
Literature review
Definitions and uses of the term “decolonisation”
This rapid review of key literature in the field of decolonisation – in particular as it applies to education research – explores the origins of the term, its various definitions and methodologies alongside examples of contemporary usage. The authors privilege the work of Māori and Indigenous writers who have paved the way for the ongoing...
Report
Monitoring report: emissions reduction
This report looks at how well current emissions reductions policies and plans set New Zealand up to meet its climate goals. The report shows emissions have declined in recent years, however it also shows more work is needed to meet Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate goals and international commitments. Overall, the country appears to be on...