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State school becomes first to convert to charter school
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State school becomes first to convert to charter school

Pakaraka School in Northland is now run by the Society of Holistic Learners - a charitable trust led by the school parents.

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Pakaraka School in Northland is now run by the Society of Holistic Learners - a charitable trust led by the school parents.

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