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Today on The Spinoff: The moment that could change the future of housing in Wellington, the ‘baffling’ move to slim down TVNZ’s Re: News and what we lose when we lose a good book shop.
Rachel Judkins: “According to Ministry of Education figures, in term three last year, less than half of children across the country (46%) were regularly attending school. This shocking figure is accurate, and yet on any given day during the same term 85% of students were present in class, which paints a far less worrisome picture. What do these two very different measures mean, and how can they both be true?”
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The ‘baffling’ move to slim down TVNZ’s Re: News, and what could be lost
The moment that could change the future of housing in Wellington
What we lose when we lose a good book shop
A government on the fast track making no apologies about it
Coming soon: Meet three Pacific youth enchanted by K-pop
Boba has loved K-pop since they were eight. Ethan dances to express his emotions, and K-pop is a bridge that connects him to others. Ashley has been into K-pop since 2009, when it rekindled her love of dance. The three are K-Polys – Polynesian K-pop fans.K-pop began as a musical genre in South Korea in the 1990s and has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. It’s associated with dancing, fashion, and a dedicated fan community. Here, K-polys have found freedom of expression and belonging.
Catch the full documentary next Tuesday 19 March on The Spinoff. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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