Newstalk ZB: John MacDonald discusses NCEA report citing Dr Michael Johnston

John MacDonald
Newstalk ZB
1 August, 2025

On his show on Newstalk ZB, John MacDonald discussed the New Zealand Qualifications Authority's report on NCEA's limitations in preparing students for career pathways, specifically highlighting the system's over-emphasis on university education.

He referenced Dr Michael Johnston's research that 44% of school leavers aren't enrolled in tertiary education and only 6% end up in work-based training. Listen below.

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