Cops Called To NZ Schools 40 Times A Week

Source: NZ HeraldJacqueline Smith “Police are being called to schools about 40 times every week of the academic year to deal with behaviour teachers say they cannot handle. Figures issued under the Official Information Act show officers were called out an average of 1531 times each year from 1998 to deal with violence, drugs or…

Gang fight at a Wellington School

More evidence that gang activities and violent behaviour in New Zealand’s schools are getting out of control: Source NZ Herald “A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful assembly, following a brawl in the grounds of Hutt Valley High School yesterday. Police said a series of fights broke out shortly before 3pm…

Gang fight at Hutt Valley High School – updated

More evidence that gang activities and violent behaviour in New Zealand’s schools are getting out of control: (scroll down for September 2011 update to this story) Source NZ Herald “A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful assembly, following a brawl in the grounds of Hutt Valley High School yesterday. Police said…

Gang fight at a Wellington School

More evidence that gang activities and violent behaviour in New Zealand’s schools are getting out of control: Source NZ Herald “A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful assembly, following a brawl in the grounds of Hutt Valley High School yesterday. Police said a series of fights broke out shortly before 3pm…