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Growing petition to keep Fair Pay Agreements
Management

Growing petition to keep Fair Pay Agreements

More than 10,000 people have signed a petition as the incoming Government moves to repeal the workplace deals before Christmas.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Coronavirus: What businesses need to know
Data Protection

Coronavirus: What businesses need to know

Businesses facing coronavirus disruption can now find daily-updated government guidance on tax, travel, staffing and workplace safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
Companies sentenced after tree falls on children
Law

Companies sentenced after tree falls on children

Auckland childcare and property firms were fined after a dead tree crushed a playground, injuring four toddlers and a teacher.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
IoT could be worth more than $2 billion over 10 years
Agricultural Technology

IoT could be worth more than $2 billion over 10 years

A lack of awareness is slowing investment, even though just nine IoT uses could add NZD $2.2 billion to New Zealand’s economy over 10 years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Manage strangulation hazards on play equipment
Schools

Manage strangulation hazards on play equipment

Childcare providers and schools are being urged to inspect play equipment, after WorkSafe NZ warned ropes and cords can cause fatal strangulation.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

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Procare expands support for early childhood education
EduTech

Procare expands support for early childhood education

Procare Solutions optimises support for ECE providers in 2023, launching innovative tools such as Vine Assessments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
NZTC rolls out global online education service
EduTech

NZTC rolls out global online education service

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) launches NZTC Global, offering online early childhood qualifications worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push
EduTech

Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push

Green Party criticizes Government's push for increased participation in early childhood education, claiming it puts children at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016

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Green Bean Studios reports record sales & new links
Marketing

Green Bean Studios reports record sales & new links

Rising demand from schools and councils has helped the Manchester-based children's learning business post its strongest sales months yet.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Flinders study finds AR glasses boost junior science
Artificial Intelligence

Flinders study finds AR glasses boost junior science

Junior pupils showed stronger science understanding and teamwork when AR glasses were paired with classroom screens in a Victorian trial.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal
Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Strong search demand for children’s designs is prompting Canva to expand licensed content, with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates now live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency
Surveillance

Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency

Canon unveils Workplace AI, an Edge AI surveillance solution enhancing real-time security and efficiency across sectors, supporting Singapore's SGD $1bn AI strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
CCTV to be trialled in 300 childcare centres under AUD $189m plan
Data Privacy

CCTV to be trialled in 300 childcare centres under AUD $189m plan

Australia to trial CCTV in 300 childcare centres as part of a AUD $189m plan to boost child safety and improve oversight in early learning settings.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, promoting active learning play
Early Childhood Education

VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, promoting active learning play

VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, an AUD $129.95 motion-sensing console that blends active play with education for children aged 4-11.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Humanforce partnership transforms HR at Story House Early Learning
Human Capital Management

Humanforce partnership transforms HR at Story House Early Learning

Humanforce partners with Story House Early Learning to transform HR operations, cutting staff turnover by 5% and empowering 1,500 employees with streamlined processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues
Artificial Intelligence

Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues

The Federal Government's recent 15% pay rise for Early Childhood Education staff is insufficient to address key issues like excessive paperwork contributing to high turnover.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
LoveHeart AI tool aims to revolutionise Australian early education
Artificial Intelligence

LoveHeart AI tool aims to revolutionise Australian early education

An Australian startup, LoveHeart, has unveiled the world's first AI-based teacher's aide, aiming to revolutionise early childhood education and cut educators' paperwork by 4.2 hours weekly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024