1. New Zealand - Primary and Secondary Education
Prior to introduction of The Education Act in 1877, education was neither free nor mandatory so only the wealthy could afford to attend (Swarbrick, 2012). ... It is important to note here that many Pakeha children were intolerant of Maori children, so many of them felt uncomfortable at them, as to be expected (Holst, 1971). ... Like Pakeha children, some Maori children were able to have two years free secondary schooling if they passed their proficiency examinations (Holst, 1971). ...
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