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Change: or nationality?I am Maori. Can I wear a bone or pounamu (greenstone) taonga at school?Can I wear a piercing at school?What does the law say about uniform and appearance rules?What if I refuse to obey the uniform or appearance rules?Get more help here.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 264)

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Change: Most school principals and Boards of Trustees consider body piercing to be jewellery and pass rules that put limits on wearing jewellery. These limits may   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 260)

Change: who makes the rulesWho makes the rules about what you can wear?How do I find out what the school rules say before I enrol?Do I have to wear a uniform at school?What if I can't afford to buy the school uniform?What do students   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 5124)

Change: page 3, WhatWhat does the law say about uniform and appearance rules?”rules?” for more information on this.In private schools, the governing group of the school makes uniform and appearance rules. The   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 5124)

Change: WHAT CAN I WEAR AT SCHOOL? (Last updated Jan 07) Who makes the rules about what you can wear?How do I find out what the school rules say before I enrol?Do I have to wear a uniform at school?What if I can't afford   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 5127)

Change: lawyers available.Department of Work and Income Ph. 0800-559-009Private lawyersLocal numbers are in the yellow pages or call your local “District Law Society”, a Community Law Centre or YouthLaw for a referral. (Private lawyers charge fees. Your parents can discuss this with the lawyer at the beginning).   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 5137)

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