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Education act s154 and s157
  • 11 Jul 2012

    KAWERAU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES V MINISTER OF EDUCATION HC ROT CIV 2012-463-000138

    Citation
    openlaw-4cf9ed86_935c_49c6_8dec_cf707bd333f0.pdf
    Court
    High Court

    The Minister complied with statutory consultation requirements, adequately considered educational outcomes and relevant policy objectives, the record did not demonstrate reliance on incorrect information sufficient to invalidate consultation, and there was no evidence of bias or predetermination; accordingly the judicial review application was dismissed.

    • School closure
    • Statutory consultation
    • Bias and predetermination
    • Education act s154 and s157
    • Policy consideration