Burst water pipe forces Kelston Girls’ College to host first day of NCEA exams at Kelston Boys’ High School

10/11/2026, 2:00:00 am

Hannah Filmer

Journalist·NZ Herald·

10 Nov, 2026 02:00 AM4 mins to read

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A contractor error is being blamed for water being cut to Kelston Girls' College, which sent students to a neighbouring school to sit NCEA exams. Photo / Google Maps

Three Auckland schools, including a high school, have closed suddenly after water was accidentally cut off, forcing students to sit NCEA exams at a neighbouring college.

Kelston Girls’ College was unable to hold classes today after being left without running water when a contractor accidentally shut off a public

Source: New Zealand Herald · Hannah Filmer

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