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Wesley College Appoints Manager Amid Safety and Ritual Concerns

2/9/2026

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Wesley College, New Zealand's oldest registered secondary school, has appointed a limited statutory manager after safety concerns led to hostel closures.
Deputy Secretary of Education Isabel Evans announced the appointment and described the manager's remit to oversee staff, policy, and communications.
The college is also under investigation for allegations of “deliverance and exorcism” rituals aimed at students.
The statutory manager will advise the board on health and safety matters.

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Story summary

Wesley College, New Zealand's oldest registered secondary school, has appointed a limited statutory manager after safety concerns led to hostel closures.
Deputy Secretary of Education Isabel Evans announced the appointment and described the manager's remit to oversee staff, policy, and communications.
The college is also under investigation for allegations of “deliverance and exorcism” rituals aimed at students.
The statutory manager will advise the board on health and safety matters.