29665 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Education

29665 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Education: How many active contracts has Learning First had with the Ministry of Education since 1 January 2024 and for each such contract when was it signed, what work was it for and what was the cost?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised that the Ministry of Education has had the following two active contracts with Learning first since 1 January 2024: Contract One This was signed on 1 May 2025. Services agreement to support curriculum development and design by providing an independent international perspective, and supporting the Curriculum Assessment and Change Programme to understand global impacts of a knowledge-rich curriculum. This contract had three subsequent variations. As at 30 June 2026, the total spend for services related to this contract is $1,568,702.24. Contract Two This was awarded on 17 December 2025 for curriculum resources. This contract had one subsequent variation. As at 30 June 2026, the total spend for services related to this contract is $628,000.