3242 days ago

Poll: Should we shift the summer school holidays?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

December and January have brought great weather to Hawke's Bay but it hasn't been as pleasant around the rest of New Zealand. Would it be a wise idea to shift the summer school holidays? Please include in your reply whether you are happy for your comments to be published in the Napier Mail.

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Should we shift the summer school holidays?
  • 62.8% Keep them as they are
    62.8% Complete
  • 20.9% One week over Christmas and New Year, then four weeks off in February
    20.9% Complete
  • 11.6% Shorter holiday, but remain at the end of December and start of January
    11.6% Complete
  • 4.7% Two weeks off over Christmas and New Year, then two weeks in February
    4.7% Complete
43 votes
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Click read more for the full list of tips.

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Click below to read their full story.

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