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| $400 million investment in tertiary education system |
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Budget 2002 contains a $400 million package to promote relevance, excellence and accessibility in the tertiary education system, says Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey.
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| Investing in knowledge and skills for New Zealand |
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Budget 2002 includes a $277 million package to enable New Zealanders to acquire the knowledge and skills we need to develop as a more innovative nation, says Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey and Associate Education Minister Parekura Horomia. |
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| Investing in quality |
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Investing in quality learning and teaching and improving literacy and numeracy are top priorities for the government in Budget 2002. |
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| Early childhood education critical to success |
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Budget 2002 continues the government's commitment to early childhood education with a further $61 million investment over the next four years to improve quality and access. |
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