Wellington teacher loses registration after using methamphetamine while working

StuffNZ HeraldThursday 29 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A Wellington early childhood teacher has had her registration cancelled by the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal. The woman, who is under permanent name suppression, admitted to using methamphetamine before work and during lunch breaks to cope with stress while caring for infants and toddlers.

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First reported by Stuff, Thu 29 Oct, 12:42pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 hours
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    Early childhood teacher used meth during lunch breaks while caring for toddlers (opens in new tab)

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    Early childhood teacher loses registration after using methamphetamine on lunch breaks (opens in new tab)