Attendance Service Update: New Actions for Non-Enrolment Welcome to 2026 with the new ACES Attendance Service. There is a key change for how Non-Enrolled ākonga cases are managed and this is to ensure a seamless transition and in the hope that sustained engagement will occur. The Attendance Service cannot close a case immediately upon enrolment.

2026 Amazing Race: Identity & Connection Get your engines ready and your running shoes laced! This Friday, we are taking over the streets of Tamaki Makaurau for the 2026 Amazing Race: Identity & Connection. We have seven teams battling it out across eight secret locations. This isn't just a race; it’s a quest to rediscover our connection to this land, its history, and each other.The key is Team work, communication and resilience...

Welcome to 2026 with the new ACES Attendance Service. We are excited to begin the year under the Ministry of Education’s reformed Attendance Service. Our focus remains on addressing chronic absence and non-enrolment by providing ākonga with meaningful, long-term support.