1291 (2026). Hon Carmel Sepuloni to the Minister of Education

Written Question
Published date: 24 Feb 2026
1291 (2026). Hon Carmel Sepuloni to the Minister of Education: On what date, if any, was the Ministry of Education first made aware that individuals acting on behalf of the Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust had attempted to access the Kelston Boys High School computer network?
Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised that Kelston Boys High School emailed the Ministry of Education on 7 August 2025 advising that a member of the public had attempted to access the Kelston Boys High School computer network. The Ministry followed up with the school the following day, and the school advised it considered that there was a possibility of a connection to Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust.