2006 press releases
20 hours free rates announcement welcomed - Publication date: 21 December 2006
The early announcement of Government rates for 20 hours free early childhood education (ECE) is pleasing because it allows services to explore the implications for their budgets, says Nancy Bell, chief executive of Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Association. more on 20 hours free rates announcement welcomed >>
Early childhood teacher targets welcomed - Publication date: 19 October 2006
The 50 percent target for qualified teachers in early childhood education (ECE) will serve children and families well, says Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Assocation Chief Executive, Nancy Bell.
more on Early childhood teacher targets welcomed >>Early childhood education organisation welcomes food guidelines - Publication date: 21 September 2006
Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Association (NZCA) today welcomed the Government Mission-On campaign which will include nutrition classification guidelines for New Zealand’s early childhood education (ECE) centres.
more on Early childhood education organisation welcomes food guidelines >>Budget funding for early childhood education welcomed - Publication date: 18 May 2006
Nancy Bell, Chief Executive of Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Association today welcomed news of Government’s funding packages to support 20 hours per week free early childhood education (ECE) and the achievement of pay parity.
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