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After the dismissal of Amendment 583

This video is the latest update video with Cynthia, Krystel and Sheena, providing an update from our progress so far, including some information from our recent meetings.

Following the monumental turnaround by Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford to dismiss Amendment 583, NCHENZ have hosted another panel with Cynthia Hancox, Krystel Watts, Ni Law, Hayley Smeaton and Sheena Harris. Join them for the conversation of how our Home Educating community rallied to bring about the change and what the future may look like for homeschoolers and homeschooling in New Zealand.

Government listens to feedback on homeschool regulations

NZ First claims National, Act breaching coalition agreement after homeschool backdown

ACT defends home-schoolers from sweeping new powers

Release: National forced into humiliating education U-turn

NZ First claims National, Act breaching coalition agreement after homeschool backdown

Government backs down on last-minute homeschooling law change

Speed scrapped homeschooling law moved at felt 'undemocratic', ACT says

Government backs down on last-minute homeschooling law change

Before the dismissal of Amendment 583

An encouraging conversation about proposed regulatory changes for home educators in NZ, what that might mean, and things we can be doing now. Cynthia Hancox (NCHENZ), Sheena Harris (NCHENZ), Issy Butson (Stark Raving Dad), Krystel Watts (Engaging Minds) and Fran McCall (Functional Education) talk through the issues.

Media Interview with RCR: HOMESCHOOLING POWERS SPARK ALARM ‍ ‍

Media Interview with One News: Home schoolers fear 'anything can be imposed' in proposed changes

The New Zealand Herald Article: Did Tom Phillips case spark Government’s last-minute homeschool law change?

The Press Article: Home schoolers say Minister’s crack down unfair, unwarranted