Seymour says there was ‘overlap’ during teacher only-day crackdown, no overstep
He stressed teacher-only days need the Minister of Education's approval.
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Kea Kids News: Pipiwai manu prodigies compete to see who is heading to Auckland
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'Not good enough': Politicians, police condemn Destiny Church, criminal investigation under way
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