One teachers' union is concerned abut the recommended changes to teaching standards in a new report.

The Ministerial Advisory Group reviewing English and maths learning has recommended annual 'checkpoint' tests for students.

It also recommends children be encouraged to write by hand as much as possible for their first three years at school - and cursive lessons in years four to six.

NZEI president Mark Potter says children in society are facing all sorts of issues, but how teachers teach isn't one.

"Things aren't going well for children in our society right now, but just focusing on what teachers do in the classroom all the time, especially by political groups and political figures, is not going to help children at all."

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One teachers' union is concerned abut the recommended changes to teaching standards in a new report.
The Ministerial Advisory Group reviewing English and maths learning has recommended annual 'checkpoint' tests for students.
It also recommends children be encouraged to write by hand as much as possible for their first three years at school - and cursive lessons in years four to six.
NZEI president Mark Potter says children in society are facing all sorts of issues, but how teachers teach isn't one.
"Things aren't going well for children in our society right now, but just focusing on what teachers do in the classroom all the time, especially by political groups and political figures, is not going to help children at all."
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Mark Potter: NZEI president responds to Ministerial Advisory Group recommending checkpoint tests and a stronger focus on handwriting

New Zealand First has invoked the Agree-to-Disagree Coalition clause.

Winston Peters says his Party doesn't support the Government continuing the Covid Commission of Inquiry in its current form. 

The clause is nestled within New Zealand First's Governance agreement with National, allowing Peters and his MPs to speak publicly about a Cabinet decision. 

He's used it voice opposition to the Government splitting the inquiry into two phases, saying the first phase was nothing more than a Labour Party political tool.

Peters agrees with Phase Two, focusing on vaccine efficacy and safety, and the extended lockdowns in Auckland and Northland.

Political Editor Jason Walls told Mike Hosking that as Christopher Luxon said, this is a mature way to go about it.

He said that this is exactly how it’s supposed to work between the two parties, which is why the clause was written into the coalition agreement in the first place.

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New Zealand First has invoked the Agree-to-Disagree Coalition clause. 
Winston Peters says his Party doesn't support the Government continuing the Covid Commission of Inquiry in its current form.  
The clause is nestled within New Zealand First's Governance agreement with National, allowing Peters and his MPs to speak publicly about a Cabinet decision.  
He's used it voice opposition to the Government splitting the inquiry into two phases, saying the first phase was nothing more than a Labour Party political tool. 
Peters agrees with Phase Two, focusing on vaccine efficacy and safety, and the extended lockdowns in Auckland and Northland. 
Political Editor Jason Walls told Mike Hosking that as Christopher Luxon said, this is a mature way to go about it. 
He said that this is exactly how it’s supposed to work between the two parties, which is why the clause was written into the coalition agreement in the first place. 
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Jason Walls: Political Editor on Winston Peters invoking the Agree to Disagree clause

A gambling scandal is causing a rocky run up to next week's UK election. 

Six police officers, including a member of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's protection team, are in hot water after allegedly placing bets on the election date. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking that it's an extraordinary saga, with two Conservative MPs now suspended after also facing accusations. 

But he says because they're already on the ticket, they can still be voted on and will have to stand as independents if they win a seat. 

The Gambling Commission has also launched an investigation into a now suspended Labour candidate.

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A gambling scandal is causing a rocky run up to next week's UK election.  
Six police officers, including a member of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's protection team, are in hot water after allegedly placing bets on the election date.  
UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking that it's an extraordinary saga, with two Conservative MPs now suspended after also facing accusations.  
But he says because they're already on the ticket, they can still be voted on and will have to stand as independents if they win a seat.  
The Gambling Commission has also launched an investigation into a now suspended Labour candidate. 
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the gambling scandals in the lead up to the election

There’s hopes a spike in global shipping prices won't stay around for long.

Conflict in the Red Sea has caused shipping costs to jump three times higher than the rates seen at end of last year.

But, ASB Senior economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking, the impact on inflation will depend on how long prices remain high.

He says the prices have spiked quickly, but it's still early days.

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There’s hopes a spike in global shipping prices won't stay around for long. 
Conflict in the Red Sea has caused shipping costs to jump three times higher than the rates seen at end of last year. 
But, ASB Senior economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking, the impact on inflation will depend on how long prices remain high. 
He says the prices have spiked quickly, but it's still early days. 
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Mark Potter: NZEI president responds to Ministerial Advisory Group recommending checkpoint tests and a stronger focus on handwriting

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