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For any enquiries regarding participation in the Gif Technology Education Beacon Practice Project, contact:
Niall Dinning
National Coordinator, Technology Education
niall.dinning@xtra.co.nz
Mobile 027 430 3014, Tel 07 333 1551

For facilitation of professional support for current Beacon Practice schools, contact:
Cliff Harwood
Beacon Practice Professional Support Facilitator
c.d.harwood@mohsl.co.nz
Mobile 027 430 3014

For feedback/enquiries regarding this site, contact:
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gmcgregor.g@techlink.org.nz
Mobile 021 479 022