Parties show support for religious instruction review

Friday, August 29th, 2014

Political parties are showing their support for a review into religious instruction in state schools.

Labour, New Zealand First and the Green Party are indicating they would support change in the way religion is currently taught in schools.

Education Minister Hekia Parata says it’s up to Boards of Trustees to determine whether to include some, all, or no classes in religious education. Continue reading

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