In this episode we find out how the Ministry of Education finance team is able to support boards of trustees with financial advice.

In this weeks podcast NZSTA provider Colin Rangi, outlines the aims of this professional development resource to assist governance in Maori -medium kura. You can find the the Haepapa learning module here Learning Module

In this episode Deputy Principal of Houghton Valley School, Monica Mercury, discusses working with the local community to promote reo and tikanga Maori.

In this podcast NZSTA Governance Advisor Chris France discusses the importance and purpose of board policy and the voice of the board. 

The Advisory and Support Centre (ASC) is one of  NZSTA’s key support features. Hear from two advisors about what ASC  offers and who can use this service.

NZSTA speaks with Rachel Mullins (NZSTA provider) on what the role of an independent investigator is, and when might boards consider using one to assist board processes. What else might the board think about when using an independent investigator?

NZSTA governance adviser discusses conflicts of interest and how boards can approach this issue. There is a focus on boards of trustees which have small school population size and how conflicts are dealt with.

NZSTA adviser Anna discusses approaches to strategic planning and what this means to the board and community.

In this podcast, NZSTA adviser Kirsty discusses how boards can prepare themselves for with working with media. After a specific event, boards may find themselves approached by media for comment. Some ideas and approaches are discussed here.

CEO of both Catholic Education and APIS, Paul Ferris discusses updated legislative requirements for boards of state integrated schools and the roles of parent elected and proprietor appointed trustees.