Next steps for 19 greater Christchurch schools

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Hekia Parata | Education

Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced final decisions for 16 greater Christchurch schools affected by the Government’s Education Renewal Plans and two new proposals for three other schools.
“The Government is absolutely committed to rebuilding Christchurch – that’s why we are investing $1 billion into restoring and renewing the education sector in Canterbury over the next 10 years,” Ms Parata says...

Opening speech Australasian Council of Educational Facility Planners (CEFPI) Conference

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Nikki Kaye | Education

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Thank you for inviting me to speak at the opening of the 13th Australasian CEFPI conference.
I want to acknowledge that this is the first occasion that New Zealand has hosted the conference.
I would also like to acknowledge Conference Chair, Helen Anderson; CEFPI Australasia Chair Mark Trotter; CEFPI International President Irene Nigaglioni; and you the delegates...

Debate On Charter Schools - Scoop.co.nz

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Scoop.co.nz
the Education Amendment Bill reforms a number of aspects of the education system, but most notably introduced the concept of partnership schools, formerly and more widely known as charter schools. Labour and other opposition parties strongly oppose the ...

Maori Party backs charter schools bill - 3News NZ

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URL: Maori Party backs charter schools bill 3News NZ The Maori Party has confirmed its support for charter schools legislation, dashing Labour's hopes that the bill can be defeated. Labour's education spokesman, Chris Hipkins, has been lobbying the Maori Party because its three votes are crucial.

Minister defends Christchurch schools plan

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The principals of three Christchurch intermediate schools that will close at the end of the year say the schools that have to take their students next year will struggle to be ready.

Christchurch decision will bring more stress to school communities

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NZEI Te Riu Roa says today's final decision on school closures and mergers in Christchurch will bring more hurt to school communities already stressed by the Government’s botched process over the past year.

19 schools hearing their fate - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: 19 schools hearing their fate Stuff.co.nz NEW CLASSROOMS TO BE BUILT: Windsor School will merge with Burwood in 2014, but both sites will remain in use until building work is completed on the Windsor School site. BURWOOD: Burwood School will merge with Windsor, initially on a split site.

Chch school closure decision worse than expected - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

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“For a Government big on claiming they stand for choice this is an odd decision. “Instead of investing in charter schools, National should have been pulling out all the stops to keep good state schools going and keeping Christchurch communities ...

Tears flow as school axe falls - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: Tears flow as school axe falls Stuff.co.nz Hekia Parata. DON SCOTT/Fairfax NZ. SIGN OF THINGS TO COME: Education Minister Hekia Parata speaks at Air Force World at Wigram while an interpreter does sign language yesterday. Taijih Toopi-Edwards. IAIN MCGREGOR/Fairfax NZ ... New Zealand ...