29155 (2025). Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan to the Minister of Education
Written Question
Published date: 19 Jun 2025
29155 (2025). Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan to the Minister of Education: What criteria, if any, are there for new school properties for lockdown procedures?
Hon Erica Stanford: For all schools, the Ministry of Education's school design guidance document, Designing Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand, provides guidance on site security and safety.
School boards are responsible for ensuring the safety of students and staff, including the actions that should be followed during emergency events, like lockdowns.