The Ministry of Education’s hautū [deputy secretary] Te Tai Whenua [central], Jocelyn Mikaere, said it had a network plan that monitored school rolls and managed growth.
In Budget 2019, one teaching space was approved for funding for the Rotorua Specialist School – Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua in response to roll growth pressure.
The ministry had also recently secured an extra satellite classroom for the school for 2023, Mikaere said.
“The extra satellite classroom for Rotorua Specialist School will be temporarily located at Selwyn School until a permanent site is found.”
The ministry was also seeking further funding for teaching space for the school in Budget 2023, in response to continued growth, she said.
Mikaere said enrolment at a special school required the ministry to approve a direction under Section 37 of the Education and Training Act 2020, which was done with input from the child, their whānau, the learning support team, and the local school.
“The regional staff for Bay of Plenty – Waiariki, including the property and schooling network teams, have been working to support the Rotorua Specialist School – Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua. We are pleased this has been well received.”
The Rotorua Specialist School principal was contacted for comment.
Building consents - November
Total value of commercial consents issued: $2,162,000
Total value of residential consents issued: $12,274,250
Total number of commercial consents issued: 15
Total number of residential consents issued: 86
Top five in value (commercial consents) for November 2022:
34 Kea St
New classroom with wet area and kitchenette
$1,500,000
58 Marguerita St
Relocated office building and construct container shelter
$150,000
597 Settlers Rd
Alter deck and replace steps, replace internal door
$100,000
1251 Hinemaru St
Internal fit-out for new restaurant
$100,000
415 Hamurana Rd
Remedial work on first-level deck
$90,000
Source: Rotorua Lakes Council
