Curriculum implementation timeline updated | Focus on Science and Pūtaiao
- Lian Soh
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Pōhītoka: This post was updated on 22/11/25. With the Ministry’s updated curriculum implementation timeline we’ve extracted the specific events that matter most to Science and Pūtaiao. The page numbers below refer to a PDF document on Tāhurangi, and the items in italics have been extracted from the ‘Implementation Supports’ PDFs from the Curriculum Roadshow post on Tāhūrangi (as of 22 November 2025) for NZC and TMoA. |
2025
Term 4
NZC Framework and TmoA Framework ready for use (p3).
2026
Term 1
In-class testing for Y0-10 for Pūtaiao and Science (p6)
Consultation for Y0–13 for Pūtaiao and Science (p6)
Implementation resources for Pūtaiao and Science (p8)
Limited release of Science and Pūtaiao kits for Y0–8 (p8) Curriculum Resources: The service will commence in Term 1 and grow throughout 2026, by Term 4 all schools will be able to book a full range of kits for Years 0-8.
Encouraged use of all Y9 content (p6)
Framework consultation for New Zealand Curriculum, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (p6)
Curriculum days occurring at a time that suits schools (p8)
PLD modules available for cross curriculum design and planning (p8)
Curriculum Leadership PLD: Step 2 PLD for school leaders (p8). This statement appears consistent with what is stated in the Curriculum Roadshow PDF.
TMoA: Learning Area Resources: Unit/weekly plans. Annual/Term plans. Curriculum Tool.
TMoA: Learning Kits Tau 9-10 Pūtaiao.
Term 2
Implementation resources for Pūtaiao and Science (p8)
Additional Science and Pūtaiao kits released for Y0-8 (p8)
PLD Step 1 available for Pūtaiao and Science
Initial learning kit materials and additional planning resources released for Pūtaiao and Science (p8)
TMoA: Commercial texts and Teacher support materials Tau 9-10: Te Reo Rantarita and STEM, 10 different titles.
TMoA: Learning kits Tau 9-10 - Includes Teacher guidance, classroom activities with links to additional resources and aromatawai materials avaliable for pūtaiao.
Term 3
Full release of the entire curriculum (Y0–13) for all learning areas including Science & Pūtaiao (p6).
Implementation resources for Pūtaiao and Science (p8)
Additional Science and Pūtaiao kits released for Y0-8 (p8)
Additional planning resources and learning kit materials released for Science and Pūtaiao (p8)
Other learning area and wāhanga ako PLD Years 0-10 (Self-directed and guided supports): i.e. Science | Pūtaiao.
Term 4
Implementation resources for Pūtaiao and Science (p8)
Additional Science and Pūtaiao kits released for Y0-8 (p8)
Additional planning resources and learning kit materials released for Pūtaiao and Science (p8)
2027
Term 1
Science & Pūtaiao mandated for Years 0–8 (p9)
Science & Pūtaiao mandated for Years 9–10 (p9)
Full offering of Science and Pūtaiao kits available (p10).
Additional planning, teaching, and learning supports available on Tāhūrangi for Science and Pūtaiao (p10).
PLD Step 2 available (p10). Consistent with Curriculum Roadshow post " Learning area and wāhanga ako PLD Years 0-10 (Self-directed and Guided supports)... Science | Pūtaiao"
Curriculum Leadership PLD available (p10). Consistent with Curriculum Roadshow post "Curriculum Leadership Stage 1 – Self-directed PLD supports i.e. online learning modules, guides, videos, podcasts... Curriculum Leadership Stage 2 – Guided PLD supports, i.e. facilitated workshops, webinars"
Term 1-4 curriculum days: Up to 4 half days occurring at a time that suits schools, specifically for curriculum implementation (p10).
Mandated for use - goes live for: NZC Framework, TMoA Framework (p9).
Term 2
Implementation resources available (p10).
Curriculum leadership PLD available (p10).
Additional planning, teaching, and learning supports available on Tāhūrangi for Science and Pūtaiao (p10).
Term 3
Implementation resources available (p10).
Curriculum leadership PLD available (p10).
Additional planning, teaching, and learning supports available on Tāhūrangi for Science and Pūtaiao (p10).
Term 4
Implementation resources available (p10).
Curriculum leadership PLD available (p10).
Additional planning, teaching, and learning supports available on Tāhūrangi for Science and Pūtaiao (p10).
2028
Term 1
Learning area and wāhanga ako mandated for use - Goes live for Year 11: Science and Pūtaiao (p11).
Implementation resources available (p12).
PLD Step 3 available (p12).
Curriculum Leadership PLD available (p12).
Term 1-4 curriculum days: Up to 4 half days occurring at a time that suits schools, specifically for curriculum implementation (p12).
Additional planning, teaching and learning resources available on Tāhūrangi for Pūtaiao and Science (p12).
Term 2
Implementation resources available (p12).
Term 3
Implementation resources available (p12).
Term 4
Implementation resources available (p12).
2029
Term 1
Learning area and wāhanga ako mandated for use - Goes
live for Year 12: Science and Pūtaiao (p13).
2030
Term 1
Learning area and wāhanga ako mandated for use - Goes
live for Year 13: Science and Pūtaiao (p14). NB: The original PDF on Tāhūrangi says Year 11, but we're pretty sure that's a typo.
For full context and to explore the wider changes across all learning areas, you can see the original announcement on Tāhūrangi. We’ll continue to track updates as they emerge and highlight what matters most for Science and Pūtaiao.