Defence Force responds to hazardous substance found at schools
Friday 28 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Ministry of Education, New Zealand Defence Force
Emergency services and the Defence Force were called to several schools after a potentially dangerous chemical, Tollens’ reagent, was discovered. The substance was found in a science lab at Hutt Valley High School on Friday afternoon. One Tree Hill College was also evacuated following the discovery.
