1065 days ago

Are class sizes too big these days?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Primary, secondary and kindergarten teachers are striking this week as they look for a pay offer that meets inflation at 7.2% and makes concessions around staffing issues - in particular, student to teacher ratios.

A ratio of 1 teacher for 23 students applies for year 11 students, however support staff can be counted as teachers so the reality is that class sizes can be much higher.
What do you think are the ideal sizes for classrooms?

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23 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2523 votes
2 days ago

Gifts for Good Designer Fabrics - opening this Wednesday, 11 February

Juliet McArthur from Gifts for Good

We're excited to open for the new year with loads of new fabrics and markdowns on old stock.
A unique shopping experience - exclusive fabric pieces, fabric accessories and homewares - a boutique ethical and sustainable outlet!
Wednesdays 10am to 2pm
17 Marewa Rd, Greenlane, on the site of Gracecity Church

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8 hours ago

Social Junior Netball

Marketing Co-Ordinator from Auckland Netball Windmill Road

Get your schoolmates together for 6 weeks of summer fun!
Years 1-8 and Secondary School grades
Starting Thursday 19th Feb

Open to team and individual registrations
Registrations close Friday 13th Feb