Wainuiomata school sent into lockdown after person damages property

Author: Hannah Filmer,
Publish Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2026, 2:01pm

Wainuiomata High School is in lockdown after a person entered the property and damaged a campus window. Photo / Google Maps

Wainuiomata High School in Lower Hutt is in lockdown after a person came on to its grounds and damaged property.

Police confirmed to the Herald that they are on site and are investigating.

“Police are on scene following report of a person coming on to a high school campus on Parkway and damaging a window on a building.

“The school followed their protocols and went into lockdown.”

The high school posted to its Facebook page at 1pm notifying people: “We are in lockdown. Please do not approach the school until we have the all clear. Police are on site. A text has been sent to all whānau.”

It followed up 20 minutes later with a second post reading: “Police are on site. All are safe. Staff and students are following our procedures. We will update as soon as we can. Please do not come down to the school. We are OK!”

The Herald has approached the school for comment.

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