52365 (2025). Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan to the Associate Minister of Education

52365 (2025). Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan to the Associate Minister of Education: How, if at all, can an external sponsor convert a state school into a charter school without the endorsement of the school or their community?

Hon David Seymour: A sponsor cannot convert a state school into a charter school unless they are working with the school board or community members, and there is clear, confirmed support from the school community for the proposed conversion and the potential sponsor. Further information is available at: https://www.charterschools.govt.nz/converting-schools/ and https://www.charterschools.govt.nz/support-for-new-and-converting-schools/