The Arts Strategy

This paper summarises the Ministry of Education initiatives to support the teaching of the Arts in New Zealand schools.

Key Goals

  • All students experience effective Arts teaching;
  • Students' Arts learning is nurtured (supported) by family, whanau and community;
  • Teachers' capability and effectiveness is raised
  • Evidence-based practices are used by all Arts educators to meet the needs of all students.
  • Partnerships are fostered between schools and Arts organisations, and between teachers, artists and the community



Content last updated: 22 March 2010