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State Integration Growth Initiative (SIGI) Programme
May - Updated Guidelines Released By MOE The State Integrated Growth Initiative (SIGI) is a government-funded program providing $30 million over four years to support additional teaching spaces in state integrated schools located in high-growth population areas. It aims to address secondary school demand through capital funding involving Ministry [...]
Working with APIS to facilitate changes to your Integration Agreement
State integrated schools operate under an Integration Agreement with the Ministry of Education, which includes a specified maximum roll—the total number of students a school is allowed to enrol, including both preference and non-preference students. The Integration Agreement also includes provisions for the school's property, specifying that the proprietor retains ownership and is [...]
Understanding the Role of APIS in New Zealand’s Education System
Ever wondered what the role of the Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools (APIS) is? The office is often asked to explain what APIS does and how NZCEO and AIS fit into the overall state integrated sector. This presentation explains the collaborative framework that APIS works within, and also provides [...]
Celebrating 50 years of State-Integrated Schools
The publication has been launched with a presentation made to the Minister of Education, the Hon Erica Stanford. We [...]
Celebrating 50 Years of State Integrated Education in Aotearoa New Zealand
On October 10, 1975, the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act (PSCIA) was passed – marking a transformative moment in New Zealand’s [...]
Education Minister Announces $30m To Be Put Towards New Classrooms At State Integrated Schools
State Integrated Growth Investment (SIGI) Funding The Minister of Education, Erica Stanford, announced that $30M of Crown funds (allocated [...]
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN – Association of Integrated Schools Conference
The Association of Integrated Schools (AIS) is holding its annual conference on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 September 2025 at the Brentwood Hotel in Wellington. [...]
The Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools were saddened to hear of the passing of Nikki Kaye
The Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools were saddened to hear of the passing of Nikki Kaye [...]
The story of state integrated education – Video Resources
The story of state integrated education; our journey, and where we are today – Video Resources NZCEO have developed [...]
Gallagher partners with New Zealand Catholic Education Office to protect what matters most
Leading security manufacturer, Gallagher, has entered into a long-term collaborative agreement with the New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) as [...]
Dr Kevin Shore is new CEO of Catholic Education Office
Dr Kevin Shore has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the NZ Catholic Education Office, replacing Mr Paul [...]
Essential Property Maintenance Package
Essential Property Maintenance Package (EPMP) Key information about EPMP funding: A formal agreement was signed between APIS and the [...]
Congratulations to Students and Teachers
Erika Fairweather, Kavanagh College, Dunedin, won a gold medal in the 200m freestyle race at the Junior World Swim championships. To [...]