An independent report into a top broadcasting school has revealed serious allegations including racist comments, sexual harassment and an atmosphere ripe for bullying behaviour. The report found no allegations of bullying nor sexual harassment toward students from tutors in the last three years. Inappropriate and sexist language was frequently used within the school, the report heard, and on occasion, written on classroom whiteboards. Other students shared both negative and positive experiences, with some students speaking highly of the course, the school and the tutors. He did note that at some point during the course of 2021, Ara's Student Wellbeing Advisor was made available to the NZBS students one afternoon a week.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 05, 2022 05:04 UTC