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The Education Minister is promising a school property agency (taking over management from the Ministry of Education) will pay for itself. Erica Stanford says using offsite manufacturing and repeatable designs from now, is reducing class build costs. She's announced plans for 137 new schoolrooms in Auckland. Stanford told Ryan Bridge cost efficiencies will pay for the new property agency. Stanford's also today announced plans to build 137 classrooms across 24 Auckland schools. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Minister's stressing schools can still be flexible as the Government pulls the plug on open plan classrooms. It was introduced by John Key's Government in 2011. Erica Stanford announced yesterday all new builds will now have more traditional layouts. She told Kerre Woodham there are good examples in the best modern learning environments. She's also looking into helping fund schools to modify existing open-plan rooms. Stanford told Woodham she's tasking the school property agency to look into ways to help schools revert their teaching spaces. In the meantime, she says, schools have five year property budgets, with a category for classroom modifications they can use. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We owe our kids an apology. School students of all ages in this country have been used as guinea pigs in failed experiments that have been demonstrably bad for their learning. We've had two announcements from the Government this week that prove this. First, the latest NCEA maths results from low decile schools. They improved by around 70 percent. 19.8 percent passed the co-requisite test last year. In June it was 34 percent. This is, obviously, excellent news. Well done to those students for putting in the hard work. The begging question is why and how on earth did this happen? I asked both Erica Stanford and Chris Hipkins, the former Education Minister, this question. Both agreed it was a more relentless focus on the basics. Both agreed that teachers have been teaching too much 'fluffy' other stuff to students and their results in core subjects have been declining as a result. Both politicians blamed the other party for changing where the focus goes. And that's politics. But it's the students who've missed out. They're the ones who won't get those years back. They're the ones who've missed out. They're the ones who will pay the price in future for missing out on a basic education. And two, the open plan, barn-yard style classrooms - the home of distracted learning. The Government today announced they won't build any new ones. Which, again, is welcome news. But the question is - why any were built in the first place? The Key government built some and Labour carried on. All of this on the advice of boffins at the Ministry of Education who've clearly never stepped foot in an actual classroom. Now, the Minister says they've done some actual research and realised they're a terrible idea. This is how Erica Stanford politely described how schools are coping with these classes at present: "There are schools who still have them and they operate in them the best they possibly can. They have trained their teachers to work in them, they've got really good acoustics. They're teaching children at different levels, some on chairs, some on the floor to reduce the noise, and they're doing the best they can." I know, totally ridiculous. The reality is, we can't solely blame out kids for their failure to learn. We can also blame ill-informed or ideologically-driven experiments by the Ministry of Education, the unions and politicians. Whether it's the Ministry in Wellington, the unions or politicians, we can't solely blame our kids for their failure to learn. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 16 July 2025, open plan classrooms will no longer be built, the Education Minister says they lead to worse learning outcomes. Rangiora High School principal Bruce Kearney tells Ryan his school spent $1.5 million to put the walls back into its open-plan classrooms. The Local Government Minister has confirmed he wants a cap on council rates increases by the end of the year. Local Government boss Sam Broughton says caps are not the solution. Why does Labour think a new commissioner is the solution to NZ's modern day slavery? Camilla Belich explains. Plus, a DoC hunter tells Ryan how he found the kiwi pukupuku - the first sighting on the mainland in 50 years. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's assuring industry groups they'll still have influence as polytechnics change. Next year, 10 polytechs will return to regional governance - but four remain under Te Pūkenga's umbrella. More decisions will be made mid-next year. Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says these 10 institutions are following a planned pathway designed to boost long-term viability. "This is work that should have happened 5-6 years ago, it's happened now - and they are getting rid of the wasteful spending, they are getting themselves back on track." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data shows there's been a noticeable surge in high school students passing NCEA numeracy and literacy assessments. Latest results show 57 percent achieved the maths standard across all year levels in May this year, up from 45 percent in the same month last year. 61 percent met the reading standard for all year levels - up from 58 percent. Education Minister Erica Stanford says she's 'proud' to see that achievement rates have gone up. "We've turned the corner, we have a relentless focus on achievement, on literacy and numeracy an hour a day - the clear curriculum, the standard teaching practices and all those resources we're putting in - we're now starting to see these results improving." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Basic Education Minister Sivuwe Gwagube as she reflects on the goals she outlined in her first budget vote and highlights the achievements she has shared. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss the ANC and the President’s inaction against Higher Education minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the turn of the Minister of Education John Cortes to give his address in parliament where he shared a number of interesting announcements. These included recruiting new teachers and possibly building a new school. Shelina Assomul was following his speech closely, and also gave us an update on the case involving the Government and the owner of the MUGA bar Allen Asquez at the Supreme Court. But the majority of today's episode is focused on social media, as Social Media Day was a couple of days ago. For many of us social media has become a key part of our day to day lives. We spoke to several Gibraltarians that have a prominent social media presence and asked them what role social media plays in their lives, some healthy habits as well as a few dos and don'ts. In the studio were historian Ryan Asquez, known online as the llanitohistorydoc, travel influencers Penelope Bielckus (the_flyaway_girl) and Gianni Spiteri (teawithgi), foodie content creator Em Todorova (theoutdoorfoodie), as well as Steven Pardo (snbattlereports) who posts videos about WarHammer, and professional gamer Keiron Prescott who goes by scoom on Twitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 163-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,419 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market tumbled more than 300-points on Monday, as investor concerns over the strength of the New Taiwan dollar against the U-S dollar persisted and on the back of selling by foreign institutional investors. New national, local rules taking effect in Taiwan in July Several amended national regulations are gradually taking effect this month. They include the Central Weather Administration's wind strength forecast for coastal townships during typhoon season. The administration will also hold video conferences with the mayors and magistrates of coastal locations to address the difference in wind strength observed inland and around the coast. The move is part of efforts to provide local leaders with more information when contemplating (考慮) work and school suspensions. Meanwhile, The Ministry of the Interior will be carrying out inspections of air raid shelters beginning this month. That means buildings constructed with air raid shelters will need to be reported to the government and be subjected to safety inspections. The ministry says the safety checks are aimed at ensuring that the buildings will be up to standard for use by members of the general public during emergencies and drills. CWA issues heat alerts The Central Weather Administration has issued heat alerts for parts of the island today. "Orange" alerts are in effect for New Taipei City and Changhua - where the daily maximum temperature is forecast to reaches 36-degrees for three consecutive (連續的) days. While "Yellow" alerts have been issued for Taoyuan, Taichung, Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Hualien - where the daily maximum temperature is forecast to reaches 36-degrees today. All of the alerts will remain in effect through late this afternoon. US Idaho New Info on Shootnig of Firefighters From the US…. Police have new information on the shooting deaths of two firefighters in Idaho. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. UK Investigation into Glastonbury Performance British police have launched a criminal investigation into a performance by rap-punk duo Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, when the group led chants of “death to the IDF,” or Israel Defense Forces. The U.S. State Department has revoked their visas, citing the performance as a “hateful tirade.” The BBC said it regretted livestreaming the act and called it antisemitic. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the chants (反复喊叫) as hate speech. Irish-language band Kneecap, which has been in the headlines for its pro-Palestinian stance, is also under investigation. Police said both performances have been recorded as public order incidents. Brazil National Museum Offers Sneak Peak Brazil's National Museum has offered a glimpse at its renovated building and collection. It comes two days before it reopens for visitors and seven years after a devastating fire destroyed it. Journalists and special guests previewed the renovated museum in Rio de Janeiro, where they could also see a large part of its 20-million-artifact collection. Brazil's Education Minister says the museum's complete renovation is slated for (預定的) completion by the end of 2027. He added that the reconstruction budget of almost $95 million is being split between public and private companies. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 打造綠能與AI科技的示範驗證場域，串聯嘉義、南科、高雄及屏東等園區，大南方智慧轉型的關鍵樞紐，歡迎一同探索沙崙智慧綠能科學城，共創智慧未來！ 參訪進駐資訊請至 https://sofm.pse.is/7thx5f 網站查詢 經濟部能源署/臺南市政府經濟發展局(廣告) -- 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7tp4va -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

The Democratic Alliance is set to file criminal charges against Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane today at Cape Town Central Police Station. The DA claims Nkabane misled Parliament regarding an independent panel and the appointment of ANC-linked individuals to a SETA Board. This comes ahead of her budget vote presentation in the NCOP on Thursday. While several student groups back the DA's push for Nkabane's removal, the ANC Youth League has strongly opposed these calls. Elvis Presslin spoke to ANCYL Secretary General, Mntuwoxolo Ngudle and Michael le Cordeur, Emeritus Professor and Researcher in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University

The Education Minister is hitting back against claims she's trying to entrench co-governance into education. Hobson's Pledge is claiming that the Education and Training Amendment Bill No.2 includes a section, put there by Stanford, that will force every school board to reflect “local tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te ao Māori” in their policies, plans, and classroom teaching. Erica Stanford refutes these claims, saying that 127 was an already existing Treaty clause. She told Mike Hosking that section is not the only clause in the Education Act to reference the Treaty, which is why there needs to be a proper review into whether or not they need to be there. Standford says there are legitimate questions to be answered, which is why they're looking into the act, but she did not add them in herself. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On last week's Agenda Lawrie Hooper called out government for requiring higher pay for migrant workers than Manx workers but was he right? The Treasury Minister doesn't think so and he puts his case to Agenda. Mr Hooper also suggested he would pull his Tynwald motion on releasing more detail about school assessments if the Education Minister conceded an improved position. The motion wasn't moved so Agenda asks the Minister what did she do to pacify Mr Hooper. Is a war of words developing in Ramsey between the town's MHKs?

On first glance June Tynwald's Order Paper looked to offer little opportunity for political excitement. As it turned out there was plenty to exercise our MHKs, increasingly mindful of the 2026 general election. There were questions about the quality of child care and protection, was political messaging around the TT adequate, should we consider whether things are ethically okay and not just legally sound, securing funding for the family library was discussed as was the law governing employment of children. All this will be summarised in this week's Perspective. And why does LegCo keep giving the Education Minister a hard time - perhaps cake would win them over?

Pressure is mounting on Parliament to investigate Higher Education Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane after the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education alleges that she misled it about the panel that selected Chairpersons of SETA boards. Nkabane indicated to parliament that the panel was chaired by Adv Terry Motau who is reported to have indicated that he did not. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Abra Barbier who is following that story closely for us...

Tshidi Madia in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Nkosiphendule Ntantala, the Deputy President of NAPTOSA; Werner Human, the Head of Operations at Solidarity Movement; Nomusa Cembi, SADTU’s media officer and Hendrick Makaneta, an Education Activist about the newly issued guidelines for the implementation of the 2024 Amendments to the South African Schools Act. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has unveiled plans to abolish the double-track system in Senior High Schools and improve the quality of school feeding programs. To achieve this, the Ministry has proposed integrating school infrastructure development into the government's flagship initiative, Big Push, to facilitate the construction of additional facilities that will accommodate all students under a single-track system

Tshidi Madia in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Karabo Khakhau, a DA Member of Parliament’s Committee on Higher Education and Training who has accused the Higher Education minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane for misleading parliament. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tshidi Madia in for Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss whether the Higher Education minister misled parliament on the independence of the SETA Board Chairpersons selection and evaluation panel. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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"Interested Meow" has a beef with school librarians, Lynne says you don't have to have kids to have an opinion, Karen's calling out Alberta's Education Minister, Alberta Gengar's standing in solidarity with postal workers, Andre in Eastern Canada says build the pipeline, and Jeff says it's Danielle Smith's fault young drivers can't afford cars. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Nearly 35% of 2SLGBTQI+ business owners report hiding their identity due to fear of discrimination. 25% say they've lost contracts because of who they are. As hundreds of Queer entrepreneurs from around the world gather in Toronto for the  2SLGBTQI+ Global Business Summit, we talk to Sarah Evalina, COO at Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, award-winning storyteller and activist Sarain Fox, and Moe Yassine from the Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce for a Real Talk Round Table about Pride and business (4:00). CANADA'S 2SLGBTQI+ CHAMBER of COMMERCE: https://cglcc.ca/ ALBERTA 2SLGBTQI+ CHAMBER of COMMERCE: https://ab-lgbt.com/ 50:00 | Jespo and Johnny link up with the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:03:30 | On the heels of a HUGE win in Game Four of the Stanley Cup Final, we find out where Real Talkers are at, and take on a troubling story about goalie Stuart Skinner's family facing death threats. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:23:30 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was heckled alongside a couple cabinet ministers at a Coal Town Hall. Jespo shares his thoughts on the future of coal mining on the Eastern Slopes.  1:30:45 | "Interested Meow" has a beef with school librarians, Lynne says you don't have to have kids to have an opinion, Karen's calling out Alberta's Education Minister, Alberta Gengar's standing in solidarity with postal workers, Andre in Eastern Canada says build the pipeline, and Jeff says it's Danielle Smith's fault young drivers can't afford cars. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

The DA says it wants all ministers to submits details on the processes followed in every board appointment done by each minister. This follows controversy surrounding Higher Education and Training Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane over the submission to parliament of the names of the independent selection panel she relied on to make appointment to SETA board last month. Nkabane landed in hot water several week ago after it emerged that she had appointed controversial and political connected people to chair the boards of the SETAs. For more on this we are now joined on the line by DA spokesperson and member of the Portfolio Committtee on Higher Education, Karabo Khakhau.

The Education Minister says several factors are at play in making teaching an increasingly attractive career option. New figures released to Newstalk ZB show the teaching workforce increased 2.5% last year – the largest annual increase since records began back in 2009. First-time enrolments in teaching courses are also up, 6.3%. Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking the Government's doing several things to attract and retain teachers. She says that includes good resources, world-leading professional learning and development, on-site training programmes, and paying teacher fees. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deep dark underworld of AI fakes and pornography within Queensland schools has been revealed. There have been two cases in a week, the most recent at Good Shepherd Lutheran College in Noosaville. Queensland Education Minister John Paul Langbroek told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "These types of incidents do make me question whether we need to look at some other sort of oversight of these non-state schools." "Because for a lot of it, it's them agreeing to their responsibilities, but in some cases, we're seeing they're not carrying through."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tshidi Madia in for Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss Minister of Higher Education and Training, Nobuhle Nkabane’s conduct in Parliament. Tshidi and the listeners also discuss Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF final loss. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents could be forced to pay thousands of dollars if they repeatedly refuse to ensure their children attend school. Associate Education Minister David Seymour's announced the change as part of a firmer approach the Government's taking on school attendance. Seymour told Mike Hosking schools will alert the ministry to possible prosecution cases and ultimately decide whether to take the parents to court. He says they could be fined up to $300 initially, but for repeat offenders, it could be $3,000. Parents of students who are absent because of health conditions, or who are genuinely engaged with the school, won't be prosecuted. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education Minister, Erica Stanford, said the Selwyn district in Canterbury is getting a new 12 classroom primary school, 52 new classrooms at other existing schools as well as the government land-banking a site for a future primary. It's part of $161 million of spending on schools in the wider region. Timothy Brown was at Lincoln Primary School for the announcement, and filed this report.

Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss whether those with proximity to ministers should be appointed to government positions. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning on the show, Shane spoke with Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, and began by asking her to tell me about her plan to tackle school absenteeism and improve school attendance

A significant funding boost for attendance services across the country. The Government's investing $140 million into improving school attendance over the next four years, in Budget 2025. It includes $123 million on a new attendance service, with more data monitoring than currently exists. Associate Education Minister David Seymour told Mike Hosking a lot of the funding will go towards more people in these roles. He says about 80 regions will have a single attendance service that schools can call on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next week's Budget will include $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Education Minister says she's excited to expand maths tutoring - after a pilot with 3,000 children launched. About $40 million will go into small-group tutoring in years seven and eight. It's part of a $100 million boost in maths funding over four years, announced as part of Budget 2025. Erica Stanford says just 20 hours of tutoring is already producing a marked improvement. She says it's great for students. "They can now be involved in the whole class teaching because they understand the concepts - so it's been massively positive across the board." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rift between coalition partners is growing with National ploughing ahead with investigating how to ban social media use for the under-16s. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Corin Dann.

The Prime Minister says the Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. It will sit with Education Minister Erica Stanford, whose portfolio will be expanded to allow her to commission advice and direct officials from a range of departments on reducing social media harm for those under 16. As it's a Member's Bill, it needs to be drawn from Parliament's ballot before proceeding. Education Minister Erica Stanford talks to Mike Hosking about the bill. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition leader says there is no justification for the Education Minister, Erica Stanford, to have been using a personal email address to access documents, including unreleased pre-Budget material. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook.

Official Information documents show Education Minister Erica Stanford had forwarded emails to her personal email address, some of which included details of government policies and Budget documents. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, the Opposition leader says there is no justification for the Education Minister, Erica Stanford, to have been using a personal email address to access documents, the Corrections Minister has asked officials to look at how shorter sentences relate to higher levels of re-offending and whether longer sentences allow better rehabilitation for offenders, New Zealand's film industry is hoping for another plot twist, after US President Donald Trump suggested he might impose a 100 percent tariff on films that aren't made in America, and Homegrown New Zealand music festival will set up at Hamilton's Claudelands Oval next year, returning to where it all began.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 5 May 2025, FTA negotiations with India start this week and the Trade Minister is on the show to call for calm as Donald Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign movies. 40% of retail crime goes unreported and Auckland butcher Reuben Sharples tells Heather the brazen thefts he's experienced in the past couple of days. The eye-watering cost of having a wedding in New Zealand is leading to people inviting fewer people - or even having nobody there at all. Plus, the Huddle debates whether Education Minister is really in trouble for sending hundreds of official documents to her private email - or whether printer problems are sort of relatable. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Minister says a new tool for parents will provide a clear, easy-to-understand guide on what children will be learning in English and maths under the new curriculum. Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Alexa Cook.

Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee of Fine Gael is in Killarney for the Joint Managerial Body (JMB) conference which is taking place in the Europe Hotel. JMB represents voluntary secondary schools. Jerry asked her about current issues in education. He also asked her the decision by NAMA chief Brendan McDonagh from Killorglin who no longer wishes to be considered for the role of CEO of the Government's new Housing Activation Office, the so-called housing tsar role. The opposition has been critical of reports that had he taken up the position, he would still retain his NAMA salary of around €430,000

Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory topic for Years 1 to 10. The Government's teaming up with financial organisations, banks, and charities for lessons on investment and taxes. Banqer CEO Simon Brown told Mike Hosking that on an international level, we don't stack up too badly, but there's a wide variety in the level of financial education given by schools. He says that some schools do a great job delivering to all students, but in others financial education is completely lacking, and as a result, student preparedness is left up to chance. Brown believes a lot of people appreciate the importance and value of financial education, so to see this plan come to fruition is an exciting step. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory topic for years one to ten. The Government is teaming up with financial organisations, banks, and charities for lessons on investment and taxes. Erica Stanford says kids will learn a small dose each year, increasing in complexity as they get older - in order to build up financial skills over their time at school. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four in five longer-serving teachers say they couldn't afford to enter the profession today, according to a stark new survey by the Teachers' Union of Ireland . Education Minister Heln McEntee says teachers will now be able to gain a permanent contract a year earlier. TUI president David Waters

Shadow Education Minister Jess Wilson joined Heidi Murphy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has put out a framework on relationships and sexuality education for consultation, after removing guidelines in June over New Zealand First's concerns about what it calls gender and sexuality ideology. The Education Minister said neither she nor New Zealand First has had any influence over the new framework, which updates the health curriculum last reviewed in 2007. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Education Minister wants to be the one taking the heat over sex education, not schools. The new draft curriculum is out for the first round of public consultation before it's written up later this year. It proposes children from Year Four learning about consent and gender stereotypes, while high schoolers learn about menstrual cycles and STIs. Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking currently, it's up to principals to go out to their community and specify what's taught. She says ERO reports found that to be very divisive, and sometimes schools and principles faced a lot of aggression from their communities over the content they taught. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Minister's looking to set it in stone what a school's ultimate goal should be. Erica Stanford's introducing a new Bill requiring boards to have attendance management plans. It includes amending school board objectives to make educational achievement the ultimate goal. Stanford told Mike Hosking she wants to make it clear. She says under the previous government it became very convoluted and it took away from the previous goal of having students achieve. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 379 – A Cigar Hustlers PodcastThis week, we dive into the hottest trending topics: Libya's Education Minister is in hot water over book printing, March Madness brackets are ready, and Trump is calling out “auto pen” Biden pardons.In cigar news, El Septimo is patenting “calling cigars,” the PCA is packed with big announcements, and there are some major staffing shake-ups in the industry.And finally, Powstanie makes a Bear-able announcement you won't want to miss!Light up, tune in, and let's get into it! #CigarHustlersPodcast #Powstanie

After first being scheduled to meet last Tuesday for one of their regular catch ups, Education Minister Erica Stanford has finally met with the minister in charge of the revamped school lunch programme David Seymour. In that time, one of the main subcontractors making the lunches has gone bust and the programme has come under heavy criticism after a student suffered burns from a scolding hot meal. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Lisa Owen.