45824 (2025). Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan to the Minister of Education

45824 (2025). Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan to the Minister of Education: How, if at all, does the decision to make outdoor education a Vocational Education and Training subject on the new general subject list align with the principles and learning outcomes of Te Mātauranga o Aotearoa and the New Zealand Curriculum, particularly with regard to holistic education, wellbeing, and leadership development?

Hon Erica Stanford: The designation of Outdoor Education as an industry-led subject aligns with the principles of the refreshed Te Mātauranga o Aotearoa and the New Zealand Curriculum. This decision reflects the subject’s industry-specific pathways to tertiary study and employment while remaining consistent with curriculum goals.