19731 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 05 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	19731 (2026)
Question asked:	19 May 2026
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	01 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_19731_2026
Document guid:	ae00230a-140b-4d4a-ab94-58ecc6166ac0

19731 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Education: What analysis, if any, was undertaken to determine that $2.3 million is sufficient for the Iwi Māori Work Support Programme, given that Māori-medium enrolments continue to grow and teacher shortages in kura remain acute?

Hon Erica Stanford: Investment in the Iwi Māori Workforce Support Programme has more than doubled from $1.1m to $2.3m per year from 2026. Analysis was undertaken to prioritise investment to areas that face the greatest teacher supply challenges.