23-11-2023, 02:22 PM
Probably some idiots idea of a joke - I hope,
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/5030...reats-made
"Police have searched hospitals and schools across the country after threats were made against a number of organisations.
They have searched Wellington and Bowen Hospital in the capital and Burwood Hospital in Christchurch. RNZ understands police have also been at Auckland City Hospital.
However, Te Whatu Ora is reassuring people it is safe to attend hospitals as usual.
The Ministry of Education confirmed Auckland's Saint Kentigern College was evacuated as a result of the threatening email.
It would not reopen until police have given clearance.
Spokesperson Isabel Evans said the event can caused anxiety for school communities and ministry offices are open for schools who need assistance.
High school students are currently undertaking NCEA exams.
NZQA deputy chief executive of assessment Jann Marshall said the safety of students and staff was a top priority.
"Each school has its own processes for handling a security lockdown, and these apply during the exam period.
"Students who are unable to sit an exam, or whose performance is impaired because of a security incident, can apply for a derived grade, or their school may apply for derived grades at scale to apply."
PPTA acting president Chris Abercrombie said the primary concern of schools would be ensuring the safety of staff and students.
Te Whatu Ora's national director for hospital and specialist services Fionnagh Dougan confirmed some hospitals received an "email of concern" earlier today.
"[It] was immediately referred to police for further investigation," she said.
"Staff have followed police advice and we are remaining vigilant. Our hospital sites have remained open and all services are continuing.
"Members of the public with appointments at our hospitals or needing emergency treatment should be assured it is safe to attend their local hospital as usual."
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/5030...reats-made
"Police have searched hospitals and schools across the country after threats were made against a number of organisations.
They have searched Wellington and Bowen Hospital in the capital and Burwood Hospital in Christchurch. RNZ understands police have also been at Auckland City Hospital.
However, Te Whatu Ora is reassuring people it is safe to attend hospitals as usual.
The Ministry of Education confirmed Auckland's Saint Kentigern College was evacuated as a result of the threatening email.
It would not reopen until police have given clearance.
Spokesperson Isabel Evans said the event can caused anxiety for school communities and ministry offices are open for schools who need assistance.
High school students are currently undertaking NCEA exams.
NZQA deputy chief executive of assessment Jann Marshall said the safety of students and staff was a top priority.
"Each school has its own processes for handling a security lockdown, and these apply during the exam period.
"Students who are unable to sit an exam, or whose performance is impaired because of a security incident, can apply for a derived grade, or their school may apply for derived grades at scale to apply."
PPTA acting president Chris Abercrombie said the primary concern of schools would be ensuring the safety of staff and students.
Te Whatu Ora's national director for hospital and specialist services Fionnagh Dougan confirmed some hospitals received an "email of concern" earlier today.
"[It] was immediately referred to police for further investigation," she said.
"Staff have followed police advice and we are remaining vigilant. Our hospital sites have remained open and all services are continuing.
"Members of the public with appointments at our hospitals or needing emergency treatment should be assured it is safe to attend their local hospital as usual."
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)