Hato Petera College principal John Matthews has been suspended from his role as Chief Executive of the accommodation division, but remains head of the school.
The move has caused further disharmony between trustees of the school boards, one of which runs the school, while the other is responsible for the marae, the hostel and the school chapel.
It also triggered three resignations, including the hostel General Manager Shanan Halbert who said every opportunity to progress Hato Petera college had been blocked. Continue reading