Gloriavale Christian School has registration cancelled; where the weather is looking best on Christmas Day; and Chambers announces new appointments to top police roles.
Gloriavale Christian School has registration cancelled
Gloriavale Christian School will have its registration as a private school cancelled early next year after the Ministry of Education ruled it had failed to meet key compliance requirements.
Secretary for Education Ellen MacGregor-Reid confirmed the decision under the Education and Training Act, citing insufficient evidence that the school was consistently meeting all criteria for registration. The cancellation takes effect from January 23, 2026.
'The place to be': Where the weather is looking best on Christmas Day
With just one week out from Christmas, MetService has revealed the place to be on the big day for whānau firing up the barbecue or going for a dip at the beach.
MetService said the early look means the forecast may change in some locations, however one place stands out from the rest.
Chambers announces new appointments to top police roles
The police commissioner has announced several new executive appointments, as the organisation continues to deal with the fallout from the Jevon McSkimming scandal.
The announcement follows Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett's confirmation as the statutory Deputy Commissioner yesterday.
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