37150 (2026). Scott Willis to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 01 Sep 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37150 (2026)
Question asked:	18 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Scott Willis
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	26 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37150_2026
Document guid:	d0bdb35f-b1b4-48bc-b127-c34d8fa92132

37150 (2026). Scott Willis to the Minister of Education: Which schools will be part of the first 100 solar installations to be completed by mid-2027, listed by name and when does the Minister expect the first installation to be complete?

Hon Erica Stanford: Previously, the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) targeted 80 to 100 installs over the 2026/27 summer school holiday period. Now, the delivery approach covers all 500 eligible schools to drive cost efficiencies and maximise programme reach over the 3-year delivery period. The full list of schools is available on the Ministry’s website here: https://www.education.govt.nz/education-professionals/schools-year-0-13/property/solar-panels-school The Ministry anticipates contracts to be awarded in December 2026.