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Who Teaches The Teachers?

The most important component of any system of school education is its teachers. But, New Zealand’s teacher education programmes do not ensure that new teachers are well prepared for the classroom. Read more

Dr Michael Johnston

Stephanie Martin

Research Report

14 September, 2023

Podcast: Who Teaches The Teachers?

Who Teaches The Teachers, The New Zealand Initiative's new report, discusses the current issues with teacher training in New Zealand. Join Dr. Oliver Hartwich and Dr. Michael Johnston for a discussion about the new report. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

Dr Michael Johnston

14 September, 2023

Podcast: Issues With Teacher Training

Dr. Michael Johnston is joined by Adjunct Fellow Stephanie Martin and Dr. Kevin Knight, founder and owner of the New Zealand Graduate School of Education in Christchurch, for a discussion about the issues currently facing the training of our teachers. The New Zealand Initiative · EPS. Read more

Dr Michael Johnston

Stephanie Martin

Dr Kevin Knight

14 September, 2023

Podcast: Teaching Science

Join Dr. Michael Johnston, Dr. James Kierstead and their guest, Dr. Kendall Clements, for a discussion about the issues currently facing the teaching of science at secondary and tertiary level. The New Zealand Initiative · EPS. Read more

Dr Michael Johnston

Dr James Kierstead

Dr. Kendall Clements

7 September, 2023

Prescription For Prosperity: 2023 Briefing to the Incoming Government

As the nation prepares to vote on 14 October, the sentiment across New Zealand is one of frustration and concern. Skyrocketing living costs, unaffordable housing, strained healthcare, and a growing educational gap are the voices of a country looking for change. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

Dr Eric Crampton

Dr Bryce Wilkinson

Dr Michael Johnston

Roger Partridge

Dr Matthew Birchall

Emeritus Professor Des Gorman

Dr Murray Horn

Briar Lipson

Research Report

24 August, 2023

A rite of passage

In politics, there are certain things you need to be taken seriously. Some are formal things. Read more

Insights Newsletter

11 August, 2023

A Parallel Universe

A few months ago, I stepped into a parallel universe. I was following up a routine administrative task and soon found myself outside a building I’d never seen before, after 10 years working at Victoria University. Read more

Dr James Kierstead

Insights Newsletter

4 August, 2023

In praise of a kiwi iconoclast

It can be hard for a country to admit that one of its idols has feet of clay. As it happens, one of New Zealand’s educational idols not only had feet of clay, but her name was Clay. Read more

Dr Michael Johnston

Insights Newsletter

4 August, 2023

NZ universities and non-academic staff - how many is too many?

As a sometimes absent-minded academic, I’m often very grateful for non-academic staff. Helping me set up my courses before the trimester begins. Read more

Dr James Kierstead

NZ Herald

3 August, 2023

Webinar recording: Blessing or Bloat?

Public webinar: Blessing or Bloat? Non-academic staffing in New Zealand universities in comparative perspective New Zealand universities are in crisis. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

Dr James Kierstead

Distinguished Professor Gaven Martin

Webinar

2 August, 2023

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