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ANALYSIS: Political parties do not disagree about need to improve basics of education.

NBR columnist Grant Walker speaks with Brent Edwards.

Brent Edwards Fri, 24 Mar 2023

The National Party has announced part of its education policy and it includes a return to basics, with an emphasis on reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has said the school curriculum should not be used as a political football, but NBR presenter Grant Walker said Hipkins

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