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nent of National Standards, but says he doesn’t want to Tahunanui School principal get in a fight with the govPaul Drummond has fired ernment, he would rather be off a plea to the government diplomatic and talk through as he prepares to leave for the issues. Although his the capital: “Don’t suck the stance is clear; he would like to see the government backjoy out of school.” Paul has been elected presi- track on the policy that has dent of the New Zealand galvanised principals and Principals’ Federation, tak- teachers around the couning up his new full-time try in opposition to it. He says his new role role in January. The will be about giving job means a year principals a voice, away from his famand key to that is ily and school as he more input in to edwill commute to his ucation policy. “We new office in Wel[the federation] get lington each week. criticised because But ahead of his arwe are political but rival to the home of Paul that’s what we are the country’s lawmakers, Paul told Drummond. advocating for, poNelson Weekly the govern- litical issues – why wouldn’t ment’s national standards we be. We are increasing are a farce and he wants to critical; I don’t think we need to make any apologies see them removed. “Political decisions are be- about that.” ing made around educa- Paul has spent six years on tion that schools, teachers, the executive board for the principals, researchers and federation, two years as secboards know a little bit retary and is currently its more about than the poli- vice-president. ticians that are making the He was elected unopposed decisions that affect us,” he to head the organisation says. SEE PAGE 2 Paul has been a fierce oppo-
FIRED UP: Jonny Lewis, Jesse Hodgson and Simon Alderson on Trafalgar St before the Italy versus USA Rugby World Cup game last week. Nelson has had plenty of air time in this Rugby World Cup. Photo: Phillip Rollo.
Spotlight brightest on Nelson Nelson has pulled off several “huge coups” with the coverage it has received so far during the Rugby World Cup, says Nelson Tasman Tourism. Last week the city featured on the country’s two major current affairs shows and in most of New Zealand’s major newspapers, including The Press, The New Zealand Herald and The Dominion Post. It also found itself taking up several column inches in some major Australian newspapers, including the Sydney Morning Herald. With the three Rugby World Cup games now behind it the city is counting the benefits to its national and international profile with a
whopping 150 plus media being hosted by Nelson Tasman Tourism. The major draw-cards outside the three official games, was the re-enactment match that more than 40 media personal attended, the hosting of Italy and the ‘Hug an Aussie Day’ dreamed up by Nelson mayor Aldo Miccio last week. The ‘Hug an Aussie Day’ featured in dozens of newspapers and on several television shows, giving huge coverage to the region says Nelson Tasman Tourism head Lynda Keene. “It was always our goal to be the ‘best host region for RWC’ and when you read media comments we know we are on track to succeed.”
RWC 2011 Nelson regional director Susan Coleman, says she has been delighted with the way Nelson has hosted the cup to date. “At face value the coverage we’ve got and potential impact of that we are very happy with.” Lynda says the impact of the large media contingent may not be obvious to locals but it has been huge. “While many of the stories, articles, images and much of the footage is publicized overseas, many locals won’t realise just how much fantastic, invaluable profile the region is receiving. “RWC has offered golden publicity opportunities for us,” she says.
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