The Social Workers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has now censured the woman, in her 40s, cancelled her registration and ordered her to pay more than $10,000 in costs. The tribunal’s recently released decision suppressed her and the student’s names, and the name and location of the school. She was not involved in counselling the male student but knew of him from within the school. The student told the principal what had happened and the school launched an investigation before the social worker resigned. She was ordered to pays costs of $8077 to the professional conduct committee and $2597 to the tribunal.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 05, 2026 22:06 UTC