We've had a flurry of education news this past week - giving the impression things are actually starting to look up.

Numeracy and literacy results are up significantly year on year, attendance is improving, and now - the Government wants to put an end to open plan classrooms. 

But today, a damning Government briefing points out significant concerns around the credibility of the NCEA system itself. 

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We've had a flurry of education news this past week - giving the impression things are actually starting to look up.
Numeracy and literacy results are up significantly year on year, attendance is improving, and now - the Government wants to put an end to open plan classrooms.&nbsp;
But today, a damning Government briefing points out significant concerns around the credibility of the NCEA system itself.&nbsp;
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"Best job I've ever had": Education minister on increasing passing rates

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The Government has highlighted issues within the KiwiSaver Act that have prevented a number of Kiwis from using their accounts to buy a home. 

Many workers in rural areas, like farm workers, rural police and teachers, are often required to live in housing provided by their employer - which stops them from being able to withdraw their KiwiSaver for a first home as they're unable to live in it. 

These issues have also stopped farmers from being able to purchase their own farm as it's not covered by current legislation. 

Changes announced this morning would remove those barriers. 

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The Government has highlighted issues within the KiwiSaver Act that have prevented a number of Kiwis from using their accounts to buy a home.&nbsp;
Many workers in rural areas, like farm workers, rural police and teachers, are often required to live in housing provided by their employer - which stops them from being able to withdraw their KiwiSaver for a first home as they're unable to live in it.&nbsp;
These issues have also stopped farmers from being able to purchase their own farm as it's not covered by current legislation.&nbsp;
Changes announced this morning would remove those barriers.&nbsp;
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Nicola Willis: KiwiSaver changes to loosen restrictions on rural investors

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A joint US–Israeli strike on Iran overnight has triggered retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran, raising fears of a wider regional escalation.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes - a claim Iran denied until half an hour ago, with officials saying he was “safe and sound” and “actively commanding the field”.

International reaction has been mixed, with some governments condemning the strikes, others urging restraint, and many calling for urgent diplomatic talks.

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A joint US–Israeli strike on Iran overnight has triggered retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran, raising fears of a wider regional escalation.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes - a claim Iran denied until half an hour ago, with officials saying he was “safe and sound” and “actively commanding the field”.
International reaction has been mixed, with some governments condemning the strikes, others urging restraint, and many calling for urgent diplomatic talks.
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Dr Geoffrey Miller: "Great unknown" after Iran Supreme Leader confirmed dead

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On Saturday Donald Trump announced a 10% levy on all goods coming into the US in response to the Supreme Court ruling his other tariffs unconstitutional.

The new global tariffs were updated to 15% on Sunday.

Economist Cameron Bagrie joined Tim Beveridge to talk about the implications for kiwi businesses. 

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On Saturday Donald Trump announced a 10% levy on all goods coming into the US in response to the Supreme Court ruling his other tariffs unconstitutional.
The new global tariffs were updated to 15% on Sunday.
Economist Cameron Bagrie joined Tim Beveridge to talk about the implications for kiwi businesses.&nbsp;
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Cameron Bagrie: Economist on new Trump tariffs' impact for kiwis

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"Best job I've ever had": Education minister on increasing passing rates

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