Kelston Boys' High School principal does not support charter school bid

Wednesday 29 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 29 Oct 2025, 7:28pm

In this story Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust

The Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust has applied to convert Kelston Boys' High School into a charter school from early 2026. The Auckland school has written to parents stating that the takeover proposal is not supported by the institution.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZWed 29 Oct 2025, 5:02pm

   Bid to turn Kelston Boys' High School into charter school not endorsed by principal (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 29 Oct 2025, 5:13pm

   Prominent Auckland state school being targeted for charter school takeover (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 29 Oct 2025, 7:28pm

   Kelston Boys’ High School faces charter school takeover bid by community group Bewt (opens in new tab)