Ministry request criticised - Northern Advocate

URL: Ministry request criticised  Northern Advocate The candidate and Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman says the charter will also make sure National Standards are being implemented. ...

Encouraging young people to get involved

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Paula Bennett | Social Development and Employment
Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett is challenging councils to reach out to local young people through the Youth Development Partnership Fund. "I also want to encourage young people to step out of their shells, look beyond Facebook and TV and take part in their communities," says Ms Bennett. The Youth Development Partnership Fund finances councils to develop education, training and employment projects with input from local youth. ... read more

Military camp puts youths on track - Stuff.co.nz

Voxy	URL: Military camp puts youths on track Stuff.co.nz The course aims to teach young offenders discipline and give them self-esteem and job-skills training. Rebellion is punished with press-ups and the ...

Supporting loved ones of the lost coal miners - Massey News (press release)

Massey News (press release)

URL: Supporting loved ones of the lost coal miners Massey News (press release) The University's Joint Centre for Disaster Research has prepared fact sheets for people trying to cope in the aftermath of a traumatic event like the ... and more »

Campus decision a fine compromise - The Nelson Mail

URL: Campus decision a fine compromise
The Nelson Mail
A problem with the efficiency drive within the government's tertiary funding model is that it seeks maximum bang for buck, as measured by graduate numbers. ... and more »

'Busy principal' works on at school with no pupils - Stuff.co.nz

URL: 'Busy principal' works on at school with no pupils
Stuff.co.nz
Its nine pupils were moved to other schools after the board of trustees was advised by the Education Ministry that its two classrooms would not be safe in ... and more »