(Video first published July 2, 2020)A proposal to stagger school holidays to support the tourism industry was rejected by Education Minister Chris Hipkins as he believed it would disrupt students’ learning. A briefing paper to incoming Tourism Minister Stuart Nash, released publicly this week, revealed the suggestion and subsequent rejection. READ MORE:* Minister advised to turn the tap off on tourism grants* Tourism industry welcomes new Tourism Minister Stuart Nash* Coronavirus: Is it time to rethink school holidays? “Anyone who has been up to the skifields in the July school holidays knows how cramped it can get. Supplied Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts says the tourism industry has long supported the idea of staggered school holidays.

Source: Stuff December 16, 2020 04:41 UTC