NZ Government to Cover Teacher Registration Fees

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Written By Navdeep Singh
NZ Government to Cover Teacher Registration Fees

NZ Government to Cover Teacher Registration Fees

From 1 July 2025, the New Zealand Government will fund teacher registration and practising certificate fees, saving educators up to $550. This $53 million initiative, announced by Education Minister Erica Stanford, supports over 115,000 early childhood and school teachers as part of the government's pre-election promise to value the profession.

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NZ Government to Cover Teacher Registration Fees
NZ Government to Cover Teacher Registration Fees

NZ Government to Cover Teacher Registration Fees

New Zealand Government Announces Primary Teachers to be Added to the Straight to Residence Pathway
New Zealand Government Announces Primary Teachers to be Added to the Straight to Residence Pathway

Government Announces Primary Teachers to be Added to the Straight to Residence Pathway

Date: 25 February 2025

The Government has announced that from 26 March 2025, primary teachers will be added to the Straight to Residence pathway on the Green List.

Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Median Wage: Key Updates
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