32 Million for Classrooms and Gyms | Auckland News

Thirty-two point eight million dollars is being poured into building thirty-four new classrooms and a gym across ten schools nationwide, with Auckland leading the charge — but Waikato, Taranaki, and Canterbury are also getting their share. Education Minister Erica Stanford says the funding comes from smart property savings, reinvesting every dollar into where it’s needed most. Construction starts within 12 months, with Botany Downs and Massey High in Auckland among the big winners — plus Chapel Downs getting a new gym by mid-2028. This follows a separate 31 million dollar push to convert 90 open-plan classrooms into quieter, more focused spaces, with nearly 200 schools eager to participate. Standardized designs are speeding up delivery, all aimed at creating better learning environments and maximizing value from the school estate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/191dad7c428a8955