It follows the release last week of a survey on sexual assault and harassment experienced by Christchurch Girls' High School students, in which 20 reported being raped. This morning RNZ's Kathryn Ryan spoke to two head boys from Otautahi Christchurch who are determined to change the culture - Christchurch Boys' High School head boy Henry Allott and Riccarton High School head boy Silas Zhang. "I think in Aotearoa we really just aren't talking about this issue (sexual harassment) and we're not taking it seriously," said Silas. Henry said the survey and the march earlier this year by CGHS students led to CBHS students talking more and learning about the correct behaviour. He said the more students speak out and confront their pairs, the more it will become a part of the "Christchurch school boys culture".

Source: Otago Daily Times July 06, 2021 02:26 UTC