School law changes on the way

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published December 9, 2015

Schools will be able to change their opening hours when a bill that has just passed its first reading becomes law.

WELLINGTON, Dec 9 - Education Minister Hekia Parata says communities will have to agree to any changes.

"It gives schools the ...

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