Deborah Coddington
Deborah Coddington is a New Zealand politician and former member of the ACT Party, known for her outspoken views on educational policy. In a recent discussion about the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), she described it as 'one of the most dangerous experiments ever foisted on New Zealand children,' highlighting her concerns about the impact of pupil-led learning approaches on academic standards.
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Recent news mentions
Deborah Coddington critiques Act's 'one law for all' policy and its implications for New Zealand's constitution.
Act’s ‘one law for all’ policy ties it in constitutional knots and ignores history – Deborah Coddington
New Zealand· 2026-09-23
Deborah Coddington reflects on Luxon’s irritations and the public's perception of politicians.
Christopher Luxon’s awkward transition from CEO to Prime MinisterNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
Deborah Coddington described the NCEA as 'one of the most dangerous experiments ever foisted on New Zealand children.'
NCEA’s demise is a lesson in failed educational policy – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-08-13
