Media Release 13 January 2013
Attention: School Principals Welcome Consultation Review
School Principals Welcome Consultation Review
The decision to review consultation processes in the wake of controversial school mergers and closures has been welcomed
by New Zealand's school principals.
'We are pleased that the Ombudsman will be investigating the way in which the Ministry consults with the education
sector and school communities on issues that have a direct affect on them,' said Phil Harding, President of the New
Zealand Principals' Federation (NZPF).
'NZPF looks forward to contributing to the Ombudsman's review,' said Harding. 'We believe that open and fair
consultation processes are critical if we want to succeed in resolving education issues
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