From 'Next-Gen Manufacturing' to 'Tourism': New subjects coming to schools

Jamie EnsorChief Political Reporter·NZ Herald·5 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to read‌Education Minister Erica Stanford joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the proposed end to NCEA and what will replace it.Nine new industry-led secondary school subjects have been unveiled by the Government before their rollout alongside the new qualification system in 2029. The subjects were designed with industry bodies to ensure the knowledge and skills students gain align with workforce demands and further training needs.

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From 'Next-Gen Manufacturing' to 'Tourism': New subjects coming to schools

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