Press releases
Promising start for 'free ECE' policy - Publication date: 2 July 2007
The early take up of free early childhood education shows a high level of commitment from services despite the complexity of this policy and the implementation challenges it poses. more on Promising start for 'free ECE' policy >>
1 July a landmark day for NZ early childhood education - Publication date: 1 July 2007
Six thousand 3 and 4 year olds will be receiving 'free 20 hours' in their own early childhood education centres beginning today, according to the latest survey conducted by the NZ Childcare Association among its 450 members nationwide.
more on 1 July a landmark day for NZ early childhood education >>Budget funding increases for early childhood education support free 20 hours - Publication date: 17 May 2007
The announcement of funding increases for early childhood education this afternoon supports free 20 hours and should encourage more centres to opt in as July 1 approaches. more on Budget funding increases for early childhood education support free 20 hours >>
Free ECE good for families and children - Publication date: 27 April 2007
Te Tari Puna Ora O Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Association is committed to the 'free 20 hours' because it reduces the cost to parents and increases access to early childhood education for children. more on Free ECE good for families and children >>
20 Hours Free Optimistic – New Survey - Publication date: 8 February 2007
Over 90 percent of early childhood centres surveyed by Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Association (NZCA) will either offer the government’s 20 Hours Free service or are still considering the issue. more on 20 Hours Free Optimistic – New Survey >>
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.
more on Budget funding for early childhood education welcomed >>