Howick residents turn up the pressure

It seems that politicians are no longer in control of the political agenda which could prove costly in November.

Residents of Buckland Beach have rallied again last night in their attempts to have the Special School in their backyard relocated. The issue appears to not want to go away and has continued in the public eye for quite some time.

The school has to go somewhere, that much is clear. Buildings in Buckland Beach are already owned by the Ministry of Education and lie dormant. However, the replacement of a primary school facility for children with physical disabilities has a vastly different impact than the proposed secondary school aged children with behavioural issues, the community has every right to be concerned for their own children's welfare.
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Further update: 
Hundreds of parents, teachers and residents are outraged at the plan.
They fear for their children's safety and are disgusted at a total lack of of consultation.
But the Ministry of Education is forging ahead with the $6.3 million project.
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