NZTC News
Step towards teacher registration in 2026 with reduced fees
For a limited time in 2026, NZTC is offering reduced fees across its early childhood education programmes.
Why Sensory Play Matters: Building Strong Foundations for Learning in Early Childhood
Sensory play is often described as messy, playful, and child-led — but its impact on learning runs far deeper.
Why Music and Movement are Fundamental to Early Childhood Learning
Music and movement together act as more than entertainment — they are powerful learning tools. Maddie Hendrie, lecturer at NZTC, argues that dance isn’t merely rhythmic motion paired with music, but a rich educational medium that supports children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional learning.
Key learnings from the ACA conference – from NZTC’s Health & Wellbeing programme leader Vaidehi Dave
Vaidehi Dave, Programme Leader for Health and Wellbeing, shared powerful insights from the ACA conference that not only reflect the evolving aged-care landscape, but also reinforce the core values behind NZTC’s own programmes.
NZTC attends Aged Care Association Conference 2025
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) was proud to be represented at the Aged Care Association (ACA) Conference, held in Christchurch from 29–31 October 2025.