Stanford diverts $20m from overseas teachers to in-class training for Kiwis

PremiumNZ Herald2 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to readErica Stanford on the benefits of the School Onsite Training Programme, during a visit to Mt Albert Grammar. Video / Alyse WrightEducation Minister Erica Stanford is draining about $20 million from helping relocate overseas teachers and pumping it into more New Zealanders training in classrooms.

This is not because she doesn’t rate overseas teachers, but because the demand for a $10,000 relocation grant for Early Childhood Education teachers has dried up:

Stanford diverts $20m from overseas teachers to in-class training for Kiwis

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