Schools get by with $700m from community [NZHerald]
- Published: 03 October 2009
In the last year parents and communities have propped up schools throughout the country, pumping $700 million into the nation's free education system.
Figures from the Ministry of Education show that despite tougher financial times, parents and communities contributed $712.8 million to their children's schools in donations and revenue in 2008.
This figure includes locally raised funds, fees from international students and investment income.
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