Bay Science is sharing a Change.org petition calling for an extension to the consultation period on the Draft NZ Curriculum 2026.

New Year 9 science teaching resources aligned with the draft New Zealand Curriculum are now available, including an annual plan and a comprehensive Science Learning Kit. Feedback on the learning kits is open.

The Pūtaiao Draft Te Marautanga o Aotearoa has been released for consultation, marking a significant step in the refresh of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Years 0–10 national curriculum.

This spotlight shares the full transcript from the Ministry of Education’s presentation Unpacking the Draft Science Learning Area (Year 9-10). Many kaiako were unable to attend the webinar or have asked for a clear, referenceable version — so we’ve taken the time to note down the transcript as accurately as possible to support teachers engaging with the draft science learning area.

Schools and kura can now register for in-class trialling of the draft Years 0–10 curriculum, with onboarding, support, and feedback opportunities outlined by the Ministry of Education. This update summarises key dates, processes and what participating kaiako can expect.

The Ministry has released the Phase 5 subject descriptors, but with one notable omission: General Science at Year 12 and Year 13.

This article summarises the Ministry’s latest update on Phase 5 science curriculum development, including the new call for Expressions of Interest for subject advisors. With drafts for Years 11–13 due in Term 1, 2026 and implementation from 2028–2030, this overview highlights the key details, timelines and leadership behind the next phase of senior secondary science design.

This spotlight shares the full transcript from the Ministry of Education’s presentation Unpacking the Draft Science Learning Area (Year 0–8). Many kaiako were unable to attend the webinar or have asked for a clear, referenceable version — so we’ve taken the time to note down the transcript as accurately as possible to support teachers engaging with the draft science learning area.

In case you missed it: with Tāhūrangi publishing only a handful of Term 4 2025 implementation resources, we’ve pulled together the items that could affect Science and Pūtaiao.