28 days ago

Out of Zone Ballot for 2026.

Victoria Avenue School

We are offering further opportunity for out of zone families to apply for enrolment in years 2-6 for 2026

The board invites applications from parents who wish to apply for out of zone enrolment of their children in years 2-6 at Victoria Avenue School for next year.

Application forms for in zone and out of zone enrolments are available on our website www.va.school.nz...

The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places is Friday, 14 November 2025.

If the number of out-of-zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot is required it will be held on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.

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Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
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    46.9% Complete
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Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?

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New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.

But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.

So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?

If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.

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