Ashburton Intermediate apologises after labelling pounamu as incorrect uniform

Monday 3 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 3 Feb 2025, 4:15pm

Ashburton Intermediate School has apologised after issuing uniform passes that labelled pounamu as an incorrect uniform item. The school described the practice as culturally inappropriate and has since dropped the rule. The school board now plans to review the school's uniform code.

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1. StuffMon 3 Feb 2025, 8:44am

   School apologises after labelling pounamu as ‘incorrect uniform’ (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 3 Feb 2025, 9:32am

   Ashburton school apologises over ‘culturally inappropriate’ uniform passes (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 3 Feb 2025, 11:53am

   Ashburton Intermediate drops pounamu pass rule after online outrage (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsMon 3 Feb 2025, 12:38pm

   School apologises after pounamu labelled 'incorrect uniform' (opens in new tab)

5. The PressMon 3 Feb 2025, 4:15pm

   Ashburton school to review uniform rules after issuing ‘culturally inappropriate’ passes (opens in new tab)