Abstract
In 1989, the ‘Tomorrow's School' initiative was introduced in New Zealand, allowing parents to enroll their children in any school they desired, removing the limitations of school choice restrictions of attending the nearest school. This initiative was met with great enthusiasm and viewed as a school-choice utopia. The National Education and Learning Priorities and the Tertiary Education Strategy are two statutory documents prioritising education. These documents were issued under the Education and Training Act 2020 to make young students confident, creative, connected, and actively engaged. The five essential competencies required for sustaining learning and effective participation in society highlight the significance of lifelong learning. This centralised multicultural curriculum offers ample opportunities for local reflection. The parents and students have ample scope to determine their learning choices based on their abilities. Policies and curriculum reforms are anticipated to address academic stress and inequalities among Aboriginal Maori communities by 2024.