Special education in New Zealand is available for children with
physical and/or intellectual impairments; hearing or vision
difficulties; children who struggle with learning, communicating,
or getting along with others; or who have an emotional or
behavioural difficulty.
How do I find out if a child or young adult needs
special education support (external website)
Information about Special Education in New
Zealand (external website)
Local Services and Support
For advice and appropriate referral you can call the Special
Education Information Line on 0800 622 222.
You can also get in touch with the local Special Education
Office, Ministry of Education.
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Central District Office
Garth Bennie
District Manager
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1-3 Oxford Street
(cnr of Ferguson and Oxford Street)
PO Box 1154
Palmerston North 4440
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Ph: 06 357 9245
Fax: 06 355 0503
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