Ministry acts on email

Wellington: The Ministry of Education has reacted swiftly after a senior teacher sent Covid19 conspiracy theories to at least 40 principals and teachers.

Greg Londt, from Te Kuiti High School, emailed a pdf book that included allegations about 5G, the deep state, and Bill Gates.

Londt used a personal email to send the message, which said ‘‘many people are trying to curb freedom of speech’’ and ‘‘I believe that a time is coming when teachers might lose their jobs over these issues’’.

The ministry said it disagreed with the content of the email and contacted the chair of the high school’s board of trustees as soon as it was alerted to the email.

It said it had done a lot to ensure teachers and principals had access to accurate information about Covid19.

A principal who received Londt’s message said it was unacceptable and chilling.

Londt told RNZ via email that he would not comment other than to say he regretted sending the information. — RNZ