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Schools struggle to recruit new board members as deadlines approach

RNZWaikato TimesThe PostThe PressOtago Daily TimesFriday 1 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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New Zealand schools are facing a shortage of board members, with only 2,000 parents applying for 10,000 upcoming vacancies. Rural Schools Leadership Association president Andrew King noted that schools are becoming desperate as recruitment deadlines loom.

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First reported by RNZ, Fri 1 Aug 2025, 11:44am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 34 minutes
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  2. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via RNZ

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