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Teachers Call On Govt To Ignore `School Choice' Report

Teachers Call On Govt To Ignore `School Choice' Report
Wellington, Feb 17 NZPA - Primary teachers are calling on the Government to ignore an "ideologically-driven" report on school choice. Education Minister Anne Tolley is approaching it cautiously and says she will consider it.

Govt Asked To Consider Modified Education Vouchers

Wellington, Feb 16 NZPA - The Government is considering a modified version of the education voucher scheme for the worst and best performing students.

Consultation On Special Education Review Begins

Consultation On Special Education Review Begins
Wellington, Feb 3 NZPA - A consultation document on special education has been released in the latest stage in a review of the service. Associate Education Minister Heather Roy said the Government wanted people's views on how best to help students with special needs.

More Places For Young People On LSV Courses

More Places For Young People On LSV Courses
Wellington, Jan 15 NZPA - The Government is urging young people to take advantage of expanded Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) courses.

ACT Plays Down Attempt On Leadership

ACT Plays Down Attempt On Leadership
Wellington, Dec 20 NZPA - The ACT Party is playing down a report that two of its MPs tried to roll leader Rodney Hide.

Bill Forces Donation Disclosure

Bill Forces Donation Disclosure
Wellington, Dec 9 NZPA - Professional charity collectors have to disclose how much money they keep for themselves under a bill that passed its first reading in Parliament today.

Govt Considers Other Options For Fighter Planes

Govt Considers Other Options For Fighter Planes
A tortuously long sale process for New Zealand's fighter jets may end up with them being used for spare parts should the intended buyer fail to raise the cash.

Labour Accuses Govt Minister Of Breaking Law

Wellington, Dec 8 NZPA - Finance Minister Bill English broke the law, Labour alleged in Parliament today. Prime Minister John Key confirmed this morning that rules requiring ministers to keep their self-drive cars in their electorates were changed in May this year.

Ministerial Cars Now Under Question

Ministerial Cars Now Under Question
Wellington, Dec 8 NZPA - Rules requiring ministers to keep their self-drive cars in their electorates were changed this year because they were "impractical and silly", not to benefit Finance Minister Bill English, Prime Minister John Key said today.

Lockwood Comes Up Roses In Newsletter Roll Call

Lockwood Comes Up Roses In Newsletter Roll Call
Wellington, Dec 7 NZPA - Good sense and commitment have seen Speaker Lockwood Smith push Prime Minister John Key off the throne for 2009's top parliamentary performer, political newsletter trans Tasman says.