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PRINCIPAL'S VIEWS
A space to keep up to date with Mr Newman's views on education in Aotearoa


Press Release: I’m Proud to be a Shoplifter
Seymour refers to principals who give spare lunches to those in need in their communities, as akin to being “shoplifters!” Pat Newman, Te Tai Tokerau Principals Spokesperson, in response says Seymour should be more worried about his inability to do anything effective to help our whanau in these situations. All these inane attacks do, is to show he is either bereft of ideas or worse still, doesn’t actually care! “What evidence does this person, living it up in the Beehive, g

Pat Newman
1 day ago


Press Release: Education in NZ needs less political interference
What did Lockwood Smith, Ann Tolley, Hekia Parata, Trevor Mallard, and Erica Stanford all have in common? They all thought they knew how...

Pat Newman
Feb 12, 2024


Newstalk ZB interview: My priority list for improving education
Here's an interview with Newstalk ZB where I discuss the current state of education and what needs to change.

Pat Newman
Feb 12, 2024
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