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Law Student's 2,422 School Requests Overwhelm NZ Principals

5/5/2026

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Law student Regan Cunliffe sent an Information Act request to 2,422 New Zealand schools, highlighting strain on principals.
Auckland Grammar headmaster Tim O'Connor received 28 requests in a year, calling vexatious.
The Principals' Association is surveying members on request volume and response hours.
Union president Louise Anaru wrote to Auckland Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater after the request targeted trustees’ use.
The Ministry of Education said compliance is difficult but transparency is essential.

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Story summary

Law student Regan Cunliffe sent an Information Act request to 2,422 New Zealand schools, highlighting strain on principals.
Auckland Grammar headmaster Tim O'Connor received 28 requests in a year, calling vexatious.
The Principals' Association is surveying members on request volume and response hours.
Union president Louise Anaru wrote to Auckland Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater after the request targeted trustees’ use.
The Ministry of Education said compliance is difficult but transparency is essential.