Father Michael O’Donnell, a teacher at Hato Pāora College, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for sexually abusing students, including victim Kamahl Tupetagi who has chosen to speak out about the lasting effects of the abuse. O’Donnell is the third staff member from the college to be convicted of historical sex crimes against students. A concerned parent has reached out for help, expressing worry for their son Kamahl Willcocks who is struggling and terrified to return to Hato Pāora College.
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Kāinga Ora sees 600% rise in warnings under new tenant crackdown
SummaryAssociate Housing Minister Tama Potaka announced the success of a Government directive aimed at addressing abusive Kāinga Ora tenants, resulting in improved tenant behaviour. He noted that the previous Sustaining Tenancies Framework, which ended in March last year, allowed some tenants to remain in their homes despite engaging in disruptive activities. Potaka emphasized that while most social housing tenants are respectful, a small minority have negatively impacted their neighbours and properties, highlighting the privilege of...
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