School closed due to asbestos

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published November 2, 2015

Kaipara College in Helensville has been closed after asbestos was found at the site.

WELLINGTON, Oct 30 - The school was closed on Friday following the identification of potential asbestos, Principal John Grant says.

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