Articles tagged with David Seymour
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New Sisters United Academy Charter School Empowering Pasifika Girls for Success in 2026
20 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1221 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has announced the opening of Sisters United Academy in Term 1 2026 as a charter school, focusing on personalized education for Pasifika girls. The school will offer tailored curriculum, including traditional activities and Pasifika languages, with a mix of learning opportunities such as internships and overseas study. Charter schools aim to provide innovative, community-driven educational approaches with a focus on flexibility, accountability, and student success.
Tags: David Seymour Sisters United Academy Pasifika girls charter school education students learning tools community ideas charter schools state schoolsNew Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa: Charter School for Athletes Opens 2026
19 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1466 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has announced the opening of the New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa (NZPAA) as a charter school for athletes in Term 1 2026. The school aims to support students with serious sporting aspirations by providing both athletic training and academic education. The academy will initially focus on elite football and rugby union training, with plans to expand to other sports based on student needs, and will offer a nationally recognized curriculum alongside world-class athletic development.
Tags: David Seymour New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa Charter school Athletes Education Minister Sports training Wellington Phoenix Football Academy Rugby union Academic education Charter School AgencyGovernment Eases Regulations for Home-Based Cake Makers to Boost Innovation and Business Growth in Food Sector
15 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1104 viewsThe Government is cutting red tape for home-based cake makers to reduce costs and simplify registration requirements under the Food Act, aiming to make it easier to operate and innovate in the food sector. The changes are part of a broader work program to address disproportionate regulation and provide more opportunities for individuals to turn their hobby into a business. The Red Tape Tipline is being utilized to gather feedback and make responsive changes, with further plans to reduce regulatory costs, assist businesses in innovation, and streamline processes across the food sector.
Tags: Government red tape cake makers food sector Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard Regulation Minister David Seymour compliance costs business consumers Red Tape Tipline.New Zealand Hospitality Industry Undergoes Sector Review for Regulatory Improvements
14 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1116 viewsThe hospitality industry in New Zealand, employing 145,000 people, is crucial for economic growth. The Ministry for Regulation is conducting a sector review to address regulatory costs hindering affordable services for Kiwis, focusing on restaurants, bars, cafes, and hotels. The review aims to streamline regulations, cut red tape, reduce costs, and improve compliance to support the industry's recovery and growth.
Tags: hospitality industry New Zealand Ministry for Regulation David Seymour Louise Upston regulations red tape restaurants bars cafesNew Charter Schools Announced for 2026: Aotearoa Infinite Academy, Te Aratika High School, and Altum Academic
13 Oct 2025 | 11 months ago | 1824 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has announced the opening of Aotearoa Infinite Academy, Te Aratika High School, and Altum Academic as charter schools in Term 1 2026, emphasizing the importance of providing tailored education opportunities. Aotearoa Infinite Academy offers online education to overcome barriers to attendance, while Te Aratika High School in Hawkes Bay focuses on vocational training for disengaged Māori and Pacific students. Altum Academy in Wellington aims to address the equity gap by offering a Classical Education approach based on the Trivium method, preparing students for critical thinking and communication skills.
Tags: David Seymour Aotearoa Infinite Academy Te Aratika High School Altum Academic charter schools education students innovation Māori PacificAccelerated Overseas Investment Decisions Boost New Zealand Business Growth and Job Creation
09 Oct 2025 | 11 months ago | 1037 viewsAssociate Finance Minister David Seymour highlights the importance of faster overseas investment decisions for businesses to access capital and create jobs with higher wages. Changes to the Overseas Investment Act have led to significant improvements in processing times, with almost 87% of consent applications processed faster than before. The government aims to streamline the process further to attract more investment, boost economic growth, and support job creation in New Zealand.
Tags: David Seymour LINZ Overseas Investment Act New Zealanders Minister Capital Investment Processing times National Interest Test RegulationsImproving School Attendance: ERO Report Shows Positive Trends Under Government
07 Oct 2025 | 11 months ago | 1214 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes the Education Review Office's report on improved parent and student attitudes towards school attendance under the current Government. The report, based on a survey of 14,600 stakeholders, reveals a significant increase in school attendance rates since 2022. Schools and school leaders play a crucial role in setting clear expectations around attendance, with a focus on the importance of education for students' future success.
Tags: David Seymour Education Minister ERO report school attendance students parents teachers school leaders education attendance management planTransforming School Attendance Services for Better Student Engagement and Support
06 Oct 2025 | 11 months ago | 1081 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has revamped the Government's school attendance services contracting system to enhance support for chronically absent students. Budget 2025 allocated $140 million over four years, with $123 million designated for frontline services, leading to the awarding of 83 contracts to Attendance Service Providers (ASPs) nationwide. The new model emphasizes reaching more absent students, understanding their reasons for non-attendance, collaborating with families and schools, addressing students' basic needs, and escalating cases of chronic non-attendance, with a goal to achieve 80% student attendance by 2030.
Tags: David Seymour Ministry ERO Attendance Service Providers Budget 2025 School attendance Education Minister Contracts Students ServicesPharmac Proposes Funding for Life-Saving Treatments: Minister's Positive Outlook
23 Sep 2025 | 11 months ago | 999 viewsAssociate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown are pleased with Pharmac's negotiations to increase access to medicines, recognizing the significant impact on New Zealanders' health and well-being. Pharmac's proposal includes funding for five new treatments for various conditions, potentially benefiting over 1,700 people in the first year and up to 4,000 by year five. The proposal aims to improve patient care by introducing quicker administration methods, saving hospital infusion hours and freeing up resources for other treatments, while also emphasizing the importance of public consultation in decision-making processes.
Tags: David Seymour Simeon Brown Pharmac New Zealanders medicines proposal treatments healthcare clinicians consultationRegRoom: Minister David Seymour Launches Online Hub to Improve Regulations
10 Sep 2025 | 12 months ago | 1244 viewsRegRoom, launched by Regulation Minister David Seymour, aims to enhance regulations and enforcement by providing an online platform for government regulators to learn best practices and connect with each other. The Ministry for Regulation is addressing regulatory burden through revising old regulations, improving new regulations, and raising the quality of regulators to ensure Kiwis' rights are respected. RegRoom offers learning modules and Quick Guides to teach regulators key skills such as assessing potential regulations, addressing high-risk harms, and communicating clearly with regulated parties, which have been internationally recognized as world-leading.
Tags: Regulation Minister David Seymour RegRoom regulators Kiwis rules Ministry for Regulation good regulation regulators skillsHave Your Say: Kiwis Invited to Shape Telecommunications Regulatory Changes
28 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1148 viewsKiwis are encouraged to provide input on proposed regulatory changes in the telecommunications sector, as their feedback is crucial to the review process, according to Ministers David Seymour and Paul Goldsmith. The review focuses on key regulatory issues such as the Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL), shareholder caps, and service quality regulations. Proposed draft changes include implementing a consumer code, updating infrastructure obligations, eliminating outdated rules, and enhancing investor appeal for telecom companies to boost growth in the sector.
Tags: David Seymour Paul Goldsmith Telecommunications sector Regulatory change Telecommunications Development Levy Retail Service Quality Fibre Fixed Line Access Telecommunications service obligations Telecommunication services Commerce CommissionRecord Attendance Trends in Schools Signal Positive Shifts for Education System
20 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1246 viewsSince Term 1 of 2024, attendance rates in schools have consistently increased each term compared to the previous year, with Term 2 of this year seeing a notable rise to 58.4% from 53.4% in Term 2 of the previous year. Associate Education Minister David Seymour highlights improvements in attendance across all regions, with a significant decrease in chronic absence rates. Plans are underway to enforce stricter attendance measures, including mandatory school attendance management plans aligned with the STAR program by 2026, with prosecution as a last resort for parents who persistently fail to ensure their children attend school. A $140 million budget allocation in 2025 aims to enhance attendance rates over the next four years to promote positive educational outcomes and long-term benefits for students.
Tags: Term 1 2024 Attendance David Seymour Education Minister Taranaki Whanganui Manawatū STAR Prosecution Budget 2025New Zealand's Medsafe Achieves Record Approval Speeds for Life-Saving Medicines
19 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1452 viewsAssociate Health Minister David Seymour highlights that Medsafe has been improving its efficiency in approving new medicines, with significant reductions in evaluation timeframes for both innovative and generic medicines. The implementation of initiatives like the Rule of Two and leveraging AI technology are expected to further expedite the approval processes. The focus is on ensuring faster access to vital medications for New Zealanders, with a commitment to a regulatory system that prioritizes timely approval without compromising safety.
Tags: Medsafe David Seymour New Zealanders pharmaceuticals Rule of Two AI Medicines Amendment Bill Bleriplex medicine Omjjaro TyrukoMinistry for Regulation Launches Sector Review to Streamline Product Labelling Regulations
06 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1618 viewsMinisters Seymour and Simpson have announced a Ministry for Regulation review to address the high costs and complexities of New Zealand's product labelling regulations, which hinder affordability and global competitiveness. The current system, comprising over 30 codes and standards, imposes unnecessary compliance burdens on businesses, leading to increased prices and limited wage growth. The review aims to streamline regulations, reduce compliance costs, and enhance Kiwi goods' competitiveness internationally, with a focus on benefiting both businesses and consumers by simplifying the labelling process.
Tags: David Seymour Scott Simpson Minister for Regulation Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kiwis New Zealand labelling regulations businesses consumers compliance costsInnovative Charter Schools to Open in Auckland and Warkworth in Term 1 2026
05 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1998 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has announced two new charter schools, Te Kāpehu Whetū – Tamaki and The Forest School, to open in Term 1 2026, joining the eight existing successful charter schools. Te Kāpehu Whetū – Tamaki in Auckland will offer boarding and dual-language education in Te reo Māori and English for students in years 11-13, focusing on cultural links and recognized qualifications. The Forest School in Warkworth will provide primary students with outdoor-focused learning experiences to engage and inspire children, with proven success in improving educational outcomes for underachieving students.
Tags: David Seymour Te Kāpehu Whetū Tamaki The Forest School Tōtara Point School Auckland Whangarei Warkworth Te reo Māori Kiwi