The Prime Minister is hoping to refocus secondary schools on literacy and numeracy - like the Government's done with primary schools. 

A major announcement on the future of NCEA is expected in the coming moments. 

It's understood public consultation will be launched on proposed changes -- in which teachers and parents can give feedback.

Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that the country needs an internationally competitive education system.  

He says students can get through the current system without proficiency in the basics. 

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