Redcliffs School closure flies in the face of sense
and the community
Hekia Parata’s interim decision
to close Redcliffs school in Christchurch is bizarre, says
Labour’s MP for Port Hills Ruth Dyson.
“Redcliffs and the wider community have been fighting
this decision since the closure was proposed following the
Christchurch earthquakes.
“During consultations
over the proposed closure, 2769 locals wanted it moved back
to Redcliffs and no one supported the closure.
“This site is safe and the community clearly supports
the school being returned to Redcliffs.
“The
Minister has no justification for this disappointing
decision.
“I will continue to work for this
wonderful community as they absorb this shocking and
unreasonable news and I am sure they will continue to fight
for the schools return,” says Ruth
Dyson.
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