125 days ago

Poll: Do you think it's time for a new system?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Government will move to replace the National Certificate of Educational Achievement, NCEA, with new qualifications, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced in Auckland on Monday morning.

The new system - which will go out for feedback - would replace NCEAโ€™s complex system of credits with scores from 0-100 and a reversion to grade scales such as A through E.

Do you think it's time for a new system? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think it's time for a new system?
  • 90.5% Yes
    90.5% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 9.5% I never understood NCEA anyway
    9.5% Complete
21 votes
More messages from your neighbours
4 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŒŸ

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโ€™s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ
  • 53.4% Yes
    53.4% Complete
  • 46.6% No
    46.6% Complete
1906 votes
10 hours ago

Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area. Find out more

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