2 hours ago

Principal defends $17k overseas trip as research

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton principal whose $17,000 trip to Hawaii and Alaska was highlighted in an report on questionable school spending says he was doing doctoral work on how streaming affects students.

Fairfield College principal Richard Crawford is defending the trip, saying it was his first sabbatical in his 19-year career as a principal and contributed to learning he’d be applying to both his school, and potentially others, through his research.

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3 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.7% Complete
  • 16.2% Hmm, maybe?
    16.2% Complete
  • 11.1% Yes!
    11.1% Complete
678 votes
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12 hours ago

The Wooden Box Band play Inverlochy

Patrick from Mount Cook

This fabulous six piece folk band is playing an intimate cushion concert in the "big room" at the Inverlochy Art Centre this Friday night (Dec 12) at 6 pm for a TGIF hour. Only $10 to get in and you can hear the music that's put this band up for an Aotearoa Alliance Folk Award. They'll have their latest album Broken River available...great stocking filler right there. Here's where you can buy tickets www.inverlochy.org.nz...

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11 hours ago

Northland Community Carol Service Sat 13th Dec 5-6pm

Elizabeth from Northland

Come join us at the Northland/ Wilton Community Carol service at the Northland Community Centre from 5-6pm Sat 13th Nov.
This is a Community event and suitable for all ages.
Sausage sizzle and refreshments available.
Nga mihi
HAPPY CHRISTMAS 🎄