Petition request

That the House of Representatives urge the Ministry of Education to retain Home Economics / Food and Nutrition as a stand-alone subject in the senior curriculum subject list, with dedicated curriculum, assessments, and resources; and note that 7,413 people have signed a similar petition.

Petition reason

Home Economics teaches rangatahi about food, nutrition, and the factors that influence the wellbeing of individuals and families—within the home and the wider community. Home Economics is not just about cooking: we believe it's a rigorous, academic, evidence-based discipline that connects with health, science, and society. To us, retaining Home Economics as a stand-alone subject is a critical investment in our nation's future health, equity, and resilience.

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Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 1
Date presented: 19 Dec 2025
Considered by: Education and Workforce
SC Report(s): 24 Sep 2026 (Final)
Presenting member: Xu-Nan, Dr Lawrence
Closing date: 18 Dec 2025

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