Labour and the teachers’ unions are angry and upset because they don’t like the Government’s numbers on the number of kids failing at mathematics, preferring their numbers which still show 58% of year-eight kids are failing.
And nearly 70 per cent of Australian companies “not even trying”.
TVNZ is more interested in producing derogatory and inaccurate information about people it politically disagrees with than in providing accurate and informative articles.
We all need to put on our brave pants and stick up for women. Women too need to do it. And Chris Luxon needs to find a pair.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT, PARLIAMENT, RACE RELATIONS Simon Wilson (Herald): National Party: Hugs and kisses, silly statements and the plan for better maths (paywalled) Luke Malpass (Post): Housing and education: not your usual centre-right fare Toby Manhire (Spinoff): Luxon seeks the light as the heat fails
No one is more responsible for deteriorating race relations in New Zealand than John Key. Find out why.
Auckland Council has been taken to court by its Māori advisory board over appointing a new chairman to its water business. The Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB) is seeking a judicial review in the High Court at Auckland to overturn the appointment of Geoff Hunt as chairman of Watercare. IMSB
Rather than rush to part-privatise, Kiwibank should focus on strengthening its capital base, improving performance, and establishing a clear track record of growth and innovation.
The education result is, of course, a huge indictment on the Ministry of Education and the teacher unions.
Remaining on the sidelines carries its own risks.
The time has come for a serious discussion on exactly where this country might be headed if certain issues aren’t addressed and certain decisions taken.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards NATIONAL PARTY CONFERENCE Thomas March (Post): National’s challenge: Move on from the Key-era glory days (paywalled) Richard Harman (Politik): Less to the Nats conference than met the eye (paywalled) Claire Trevett (Herald): Christopher Luxon will be hoping his maths fix will save
She has failed the very coalition agreement that underpins her government.
When politicians deny and say they aren’t at all interested in the leadership, they’re lying through their teeth.
Just 22 per cent of students are at the expected standard for maths at year eight and three out of five are more than a year behind.
