7 Aug 2015

Govt to spend $14m on Northland College.

2:13 pm on 7 August 2015

The Government is to spend up to $14 million redeveloping Northland College in Kaikohe.

Northland College

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The college has a roll of 310 students and is currently being run by a commissioner.

Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye said a commissioner was put in place at the college because it had a history of poor student achievement and financial management.

Ms Kaye said that included poor maintenance of buildings which led to them getting into a very bad state.

She said a small number of existing buildings would be retained but most of the school will be rebuilt.

Northland College

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Ms Kaye said the redevelopment will include new classrooms, a multi-purpose gym and hall as well as a new library and technology areas.

Work will start early next year.

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