2007 press releases
Free 20 hours signals future commitment - Media Release - Publication date: 7 July 2007
Governments' intention to fully fund 20 hours of early childhood education for all 3 and 4 year olds was the Education Minister's key message at Paihia today. This message was applauded by the 400 delegates at the 44th Annual Conference of NZ Childcare Association in Paihia, Bay of Islands. more on Free 20 hours signals future commitment - Media Release >>
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 >>