Massey Primary deputy principal censured for serious misconduct

StuffNZ HeraldTuesday 11 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal, Massey Primary School

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The Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal has censured deputy principal Mali Allen for using inappropriate physical force on a student. The incident involved the teacher removing a learner from a classroom and leaving them outside for up to 45 minutes. The tribunal found the teacher acted out of frustration.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 11 Aug, 12:38pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Deputy principal censured after using ‘inappropriate physical force’ on young learner (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Massey Primary deputy principal Mali Allen guilty of serious misconduct after restraining student (opens in new tab)