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Schools in Crisis Over Payments and Governance | Auckland News
Two Auckland middle schools are facing major upheaval after the Ministry of Education intervened over serious governance failures, mounting debt, and suspicious spending. South Auckland Middle School was found running on empty with illegal boards, questionable payments for a teaching method, and massive contracts for curriculum IP totaling $150K — all while struggling with attendance and finances. Middle School West Auckland also drew scrutiny for conflict-of-interest payments and dismal attendance rates under 40%. Commissioners have halted key payments and launched investigations, signaling…
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