447 days ago

Early childhood teacher force-fed toddlers, made racist remarks

Melanie Earley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Kia ora neighbours, an early childhood centre manager has had her teacher’s registration cancelled for force-feeding toddlers, making racist remarks and rough handling children in her care.

Sonya Kay Costello, who was a registered teacher in Whangārei, faced charges of serious misconduct at the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal for incidents that spanned several years.

There were 11 specific incidents the tribunal heard which fell into the categories of inappropriate use of force, inappropriate comments and force-feeding incidents.

Read the full story at the link below.

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16 hours ago

For a bit of fun...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.

Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!

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16 hours ago

Happy Monday everyone, here's a riddle to start your week off right!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What can go through the water and yet not ever become wet?

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3 hours ago

Weekend closure: Kamo Road to be closed at the rail-crossing

The Team from Whangarei District Council

From 7:00pm Friday 12 July until 5:00am Monday 15 July 2024 (includes night-works):

Kiwirail are replacing the tracks that cross Kamo Road and require a weekend closure to do the work safely. We recommend most drivers go around the closure via Kensington Avenue and Western Hills Drive (SH1).

🟢 Side streets on Kamo Road will remain open
➡ Detour signs will be in place
🚲 Kamo Shared Path remains open - follow directions from the workers
🦺 Trains are returning soon!

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