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  • New Zealand well represented at the 2024 World Digital Education Conference

    The 2024 World Digital Education Conference, attended by representatives from over 70 countries and regions as well as international organisations, aims to work with governments, the education sector, and stakeholders to jointly implement the outcomes of the United Nations Transforming Education Summit, promote education recovery post-pandemic, equitable quality education through digital education transformation, and advance the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

    Chinese Education Minister Huai Jinpeng provided the keynote speech at the opening ceremony. He noted the impact of technology on education and the need to prioritise education reform to keep pace with changes and harness the benefits of digital education. Minister Huai concluded by saying they look forward to the new impetus into promoting international cooperation in digital education through this conference. 

    New Zealand was represented by Minister of Education, Hon Erica Stanford (through a pre-recorded session); H.E. Grahame Morton, New Zealand Ambassador to People’s Republic of China; Ardi Barnard, New Zealand Consul-General to Shanghai; Dr Grant Klinkum, Chief Executive New Zealand Qualifications Authority and Education New Zealand’s China-based representatives. The strong presence at the conference contributes to New Zealand’s reputation as an education partner with an innovative approach to digital learning. New Zealand Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford gave a video address and shared New Zealand’s efforts to harness digitalisation to improve our education system and support lifelong learning. 

    “As an education minister with a relentless focus on the progress and achievement of all students, I see that digital tools and the well-designed use of data have enormous potential to help us drive progress and achievement,” said Minister Stanford. 

    Hon Erica Stanford, New Zealand’s Minister of Education delivered a pre-recorded session, sharing New Zealand’s efforts to harness digitalisation and data in education.

    In his address at the Opening Ceremony, Ambassador Morton highlighted the important role of education in the New Zealand-China relationship and gave insights into New Zealand’s innovative EdTech sector.  

    “Digital education is at the centre of New Zealand’s EdTech sector and its developments. Three-quarters of New Zealand EdTech companies are actively looking to take their offerings to the world,” said Ambassador Morton. 

    Ambassador Morton addresses the audience during the Opening Ceremony of the conference.

    During the Parallel Session on Governance and Digital Transformation, Dr Klinkum shared New Zealand’s experience in quality assurance, qualification recognition and assessment delivery in the digital era. 

    “We would like to continue working with our international colleagues to ensure that we provide credible education for learners and that life-long learning and global mobility is supported by digital education and reflects the needs of increasingly digital societies,” said Dr Klinkum. 

    During the conference, organisers held the inaugural launch ceremony of the World Digital Education Alliance (WDEA). Universities New Zealand, on behalf of the University sector, joined the Alliance. The first batch of members is by invitation and as of 30 January 2024, 104 agencies from 41 countries joined the alliance ranging from schools to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, training centres, colleges and universities as well as research institutions and enterprises. The initiative aims to fulfil the UN SDG 4, build a mechanism for international cooperation and exchange in digital education, form synergy to promote global educational development, and create a new environment for smart education.  

  • Our values

    Blocks in different shades of blue with one value in each box: Be one, Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Be bold, Aroha

     

    Our work is guided by Ngā Manapou – our values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, be one and be bold that are all encompassed by aroha.

     

    Manaakitanga

    Manaakitanga refers to hospitality, kindness, generosity, or support as much as it does to the process of showing that respect, generosity or care for others.

    Kaitiakitanga

    Kaitiakitanga refers to guardianship, stewardship or trusteeship as we look after the environment and resources. At Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao we treasure cultural diversity, focus on finding sustainable solutions and remain open to new perspectives and ideas.

    Be one

    We interact positively with our colleagues to enhance our collective mana. We partner with generosity and appreciation. We work collaboratively and constructively. We appreciate effective teamwork.

    Be bold

    We consult genuinely before making decisions. We constantly challenge what’s gone before and shape what’s coming. We develop powerful relationships with our partners.

    Aroha

    Aroha – meaning love, affection, or compassion – guides and underpins all Ngā Manapou as we strive to think and act constructively, listen respectfully and value the beliefs and culture of all our staff.

  • NZ a popular choice for US students

    Colin Murchison from the University of Arkansas was awarded a US$15,000 scholarship to study in New Zealand, which he will use to study finance at the University of Auckland in the first semester of 2016. Watch Colin’s reaction to winning the scholarship here, it’ll definitely put a smile on your face!

    More than double the number of applications were received this year than last year, with 2,361 US students showing a keen interest in studying in New Zealand.

    “The quality of applications was impressive,” says Amy Rutherford, ENZ’s new Senior Market Development Manager – North America. “Go Overseas’ integrated social media marketing and university outreach campaign ensured that the scholarship – and the idea of studying in New Zealand – was widely promoted across the US.”

    The Go Overseas scholarship is one of the first full study abroad scholarships offered to US students by a foreign government and will continue in 2016 and 2017.

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    Scholarship winner Colin Murchison with cheque and kiwifruit.

    “The overall impact on New Zealand from this campaign is immense, and the effects on the education and travel sector will be felt for years,” says Mitch Gordon, CEO Go Overseas. “Students will come home and tell their friends about their experience. Parents will visit their sons and daughters. In the future, students will return to New Zealand to relive memories, bringing partners, children and friends. Thousands of students around the US are right now dreaming about New Zealand and talking about it with their friends!”

    Amy will be based in the New Zealand Consulate-General in Los Angeles from the beginning of January next year. If you’d like to discuss the Go Overseas campaign, or the North American market with Amy, please email her at amy.rutherford@enz.govt.nz.

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