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All parties on Education
Education · Party position

Green on Education

Free, inclusive education from early childhood to tertiary for all

The Green Party wants education to be free and available to everyone, from preschool through to university. They would write off student loan debt and make early childhood education fully funded. They want schools to include Māori language and culture, and to better support students with disabilities or health needs. They want communities, staff, students, and Māori to have more say in how schools and other education organisations are run.

What they say they'll do

  • Provide fully funded free ECE for all preschool-aged children
  • Provide fees-free tertiary education and write off all student loan debt
  • Embed a Tiriti-centric education system that empowers learners to succeed in all learning environments
  • Establish a single agency to coordinate and resource specialist supports for learners with health and disability support needs
  • Invest in education that builds understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures, including ethnic, religious, rainbow, and disabled communities
  • Develop a more representative, democratic, and transparent governance model for all education organisations

Who this affects

Preschool-aged children and their families
The party says it will make early childhood education fully funded and free for all preschoolers.
Tertiary students and graduates with student loans
The party says it will make tertiary education fees-free and write off all existing student loan debt.
Learners with disabilities or health support needs
The party says it will set up a single agency to coordinate and resource specialist support for these learners.
Māori learners and communities
The party says the education system will prioritise te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, and Māori voice in governance and decision making.

In their own words

“Providing fees-free tertiary education and writing off all student loan debt. (2.7.1 & 2.7.3)”
“Learners can access quality free education that responds to the diverse needs and aspirations of people and their communities.”
“Establishing a single agency to coordinate and resource specialist supports for learners with health and disability support needs. (3.3.5)”
Verify at Green — official policy page

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Te Pāti Māori
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