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Principal Urges Action on Unpleasant Smell Affecting Students

3/31/2026

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Nori Parata, principal of Tolaga Bay Area School, reports an unpleasant smell affecting students during outdoor activities, especially in the mornings.
Parata has informed the police and urged the party responsible to address the issue to protect a suitable learning environment.
In New Zealand, cultivating cannabis is illegal, and Ministry of Justice data show cannabis possession charges rose 50% over two years, from 2,287 in 2023 to 3,438 in 2025.

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Story summary

Nori Parata, principal of Tolaga Bay Area School, reports an unpleasant smell affecting students during outdoor activities, especially in the mornings.
Parata has informed the police and urged the party responsible to address the issue to protect a suitable learning environment.
In New Zealand, cultivating cannabis is illegal, and Ministry of Justice data show cannabis possession charges rose 50% over two years, from 2,287 in 2023 to 3,438 in 2025.