A small Port Chalmers Catholic school may close after more than 120 years. The school roll has been shrinking for years. At present, there are just seven pupils at St Joseph’s. After writing to the Ministry of Education about the state-integrated school, Dunedin’s Catholic bishop, Michael Dooley and the ministry are consulting on the school’s Read more
St Joseph’s School in Timaru North might be able to keep running the district’s Christmas parade, even though a city council agency withdrew support. The Timaru District Council’s economic development agency will be getting a “please explain” letter from Mayor Damon Odey. Aoraki Development, Business and Tourism’s chairman Ken McKenzie said there would be no Read more