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Early childhood teacher force-fed toddlers, made racist remarks

Melanie Earley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Kia ora neighbours, an early childhood centre manager has had her teacher’s registration cancelled for force-feeding toddlers, making racist remarks and rough handling children in her care.

Sonya Kay Costello, who was a registered teacher in Whangārei, faced charges of serious misconduct at the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal for incidents that spanned several years.

There were 11 specific incidents the tribunal heard which fell into the categories of inappropriate use of force, inappropriate comments and force-feeding incidents.

Read the full story at the link below.

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The Neighbourhood’s Brainiest: Can YOU Solve Today’s Riddle?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

You see a boat filled with people.
It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat.
Why?

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23 minutes ago

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

Experience the Ryman lifestyle and learn about our living options, tour our showhomes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.

Click to find out more information.
Find out more

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23 minutes ago

This week's prize winners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congrats to the winners of the $100 Grocery vouchers:

Lynette Baker from Palmerston North
Maurice Higgs from Nelson
Rafael Laverde from Miramar
Janet Atkinson from Masterton

If you're a winner, get in touch here before 26th November.

Not a winner this week? There's always next week!

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