Teacher found guilty of serious misconduct after Christmas party incident

Thursday 4 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 4 Dec 2025, 9:41am

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The New Zealand Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal has found a teacher guilty of serious misconduct. During an after-work Christmas party in a classroom, she asked colleagues if they wanted to "do a line" of a white powder. The teacher described the incident as "stupid drunken horseplay."

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 4 Dec 2025, 9:05am

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2. 1NewsThu 4 Dec 2025, 9:41am

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