New principal appointed at Rangiora High School
Rangiora High School’s new principal won't have to move far when he takes up the mantle later this year – his current job is just 12 kilometres away.
Bruce Kearney will begin at Rangiora High, which has more than 1500 students, at the start of term 2 after 10 years at nearby Kaiapoi High.
He will replace outgoing principal Karen Stewart, who is retiring.
Board of trustees chairman Simon Green said the board was impressed with the calibre of the applicants for the role, and chose the person they felt “would be able to build on the strong foundation that Karen has established over the past four and a half years”.
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Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.4% Yes
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22% No
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0.6% Other - I'll share below
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