Hon CHRIS HIPKINS (Minister of Education): Today, I've confirmed that Auckland and Waikato students in years 1 to 10 can return to face-to-face learning at schools and kura from 17 November. Students in years 9 and 10 will be able to return full-time, alongside those already back at high schools in years 11 to 13. Most students in years 1 to 8 will be returning part-time. Each school and kura will decide what works best for their learners and their community, consistent with the public health guidance that we have issued. That might be by alternating days or half-weeks through year levels or through whānau groupings. Full-time learning will continue onsite for students whose parents have needed it—for example, if they've been back at full-time work. 