Are class sizes too big these days?
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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Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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37.9% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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62.1% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
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FREE PERSONAL SAFETY & EMPOWERMENT COURSES
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We are excited to be partnering with Brie from Personal Safety Hawkes Bay to deliver FREE courses that are open to everyone 55 and over 💙 We have three dates in April, with courses running in Hastings, Havelock North and Waipukurau. Come along for an empowering day that includes lunch!
The Workshop covers:
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The Workshop runs 10:00am - 2:00pm - Lunch provided and bookings essential
🔸14 April - 17 Coughlan Road, Waipukurau
🔹15 April 2026 - Age Concern Hastings Hall
🔸16 April 2026 - St Luke’s, Havelock North
👉 Call the office to book 06 870 9060 or 06 858 9158
Email hastings@ageconcernhb.co.nz or chb@ageconcernhb.co.nz
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