Request for Establishment of a High School servicing Kumeu, Huapai, Riverhead, and Surrounding Areas in West Auckland
Rakesh Mathura made this Official Information request to Ministry of Education
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From: Rakesh Mathura
Dear Ministry of Education
I am writing to draw your attention to the urgent need for a high school to service the rapidly growing areas of Kumeu, Huapai, Riverhead, and their surroundings in West Auckland. This request stems from several critical factors affecting the residents and students of these regions.
Firstly, there has been a surge in new housing developments in these areas, attracting a growing number of residents. This population increase has naturally led to a higher demand for educational facilities, particularly at the secondary level.
Secondly, current high school students are compelled to travel long distances to attend schools, often resorting to costly private institutions. The excessive commuting times not only impose financial and logistical burdens on families but also detract from students' overall well-being and academic performance.
Lastly, the only zoned high school in Massey is currently operating beyond its capacity, further exacerbating the problem. This overcrowding undermines the quality of education and places additional stress on the already strained infrastructure.
The combined effect of these issues continues to significantly impact the quality of learning and the quality of life for our students. Therefore, I urge the Ministry to consider expediting the establishment of a high school servicing these communities to better serve the educational needs.
Thank you for your attention to this critical and now urgent matter. I look forward to your positive response.
Yours faithfully,
Rakesh Mathura
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Ministry of Education
Kia ora Rakesh
Thank you for your request for information below. The Ministry will
consider and respond to your request in accordance with the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act).
Under section 15(1) of the Act, we are required to make and inform you of
our decision on your request as soon as reasonably practicable and in any
case not later than 20 working days after the day on which your request is
received. You can therefore expect to receive our decision on your
request on or before the 17 June 2024. If more than 20 working days are
needed due to the potential workload and/or consultations involved in
answering your request, we will notify you accordingly.
The Ministry may publicly release on our website the response to your
request five days after you have received it. Any personal information
will be removed.
In the interim, if you have any questions about your request, please email
[1][email address].
Ngā mihi
Enquiries National Team | Ministry of Education - TW
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From: Enquiries National
Ministry of Education
Tēnā koe Rakesh
Please find attached a response to your request under the Official
Information Act.
Nāku noa, nā,
Official and Parliamentary Information | Ministry of Education | CM
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