Columba College principal Charissa Nicol leaves position after period of leave

Wednesday 22 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 12:06pm

Charissa Nicol has left her role as principal of Dunedin's Columba College. Nicol, who was appointed in June 2023, has been on leave since July.

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1. StuffWed 22 Oct 2025, 9:07pm

   ‘This news may be unsettling’: Principal of top school leaves position (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 23 Oct 2025, 9:52am

   Mystery surrounds exit of Dunedin's Columba College principal (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZThu 23 Oct 2025, 12:06pm

   Mystery around exit of Dunedin's Columba College principal (opens in new tab)