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Teacher Kissing Kids Deemed Cultural Misunderstanding, Registration Cancelled

5/7/2026

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The Teacher Disciplinary Tribunal concluded that Ankui Gui’s conduct reflected a cultural misunderstanding rather than sexual intent.
Gui, a relief teacher, repeatedly kissed children at New Shoots Hobsonville and Pascals early-childhood centres, leading to the cancellation of his teaching registration.
Jitbug operations manager Shefali Patel said the company stood Gui down, launched an internal review and reaffirmed its seven-step safety screening process.

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Story summary

The Teacher Disciplinary Tribunal concluded that Ankui Gui’s conduct reflected a cultural misunderstanding rather than sexual intent.
Gui, a relief teacher, repeatedly kissed children at New Shoots Hobsonville and Pascals early-childhood centres, leading to the cancellation of his teaching registration.
Jitbug operations manager Shefali Patel said the company stood Gui down, launched an internal review and reaffirmed its seven-step safety screening process.