We will:-» Create a $10 million fund for schools to establish or enhance Asian language programmes, especially focussing on Mandarin. -» Prioritise Mandarin, as the trading relationship between New Zealand and China has grown exponentially in recent years, with trade quadrupling since 2008 and China now our second largest export market. -» Invest in programmes where primary and secondary schools work together so that kids can continue to learn languages throughout their school life.
about the need to expand/improve policy on education