Thursday, 19 March 2026
Chair
Peter Kaiser, Principal at Tirimoana School
Learning Objectives:
- Identify current legal issues impacting schools, principals, and boards in New Zealand
- Apply practical insights from real cases to manage risk and support effective decision-making
Update on Current Issues in Education Law from the Coal Face
Hear an update on the pressing issues that Leo Donnelly ONZM, Barrister is encountering in his practice providing practical legal advice, advocacy and support to Principals and Boards and parents across New Zealand
Presented by Leo Donnelly ONZM, Barrister, Education Law NZ
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
Presenters
Peter Kaiser, Principal, Tirimoana SchoolMr Kaiser began his teaching career in 1975 training at Auckland Secondary Teachers College and the University of Auckland. He graduated with a BA in History, and post graduate studies in Education, Psychology and Anthropology. He has taught in a number of schools in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, at Secondary, Intermediate and Primary levels. As well, Mr Kaiser taught in Special Education for 5 years and completed a Diploma in Special Education. Mr Kaiser completed his Master of Education in Professional Studies with 1st class Honours at Auckland University. He has been Principal at Tirimoana School for over 25 years. He established and led the Te Atatu Community of Learning with 8 other West Auckland Schools.
Leo Donnelly ONZM, Barrister, Education Law NZ
Leo Donnelly ONZM is a former Ombudsman of New Zealand and is one of New Zealand’s leading experts in official information and privacy law. As an Ombudsman, Deputy Ombudsman and a senior investigator at the Office of the Ombudsman, Leo spent 3 decades investigating and reviewing complaints about the administrative actions and procedures of state sector organisations and recommending resolutions to promote fair, just and transparent delivery of services to the public. This involved assessing individual actions and omissions in the context of an organisations systems and culture and statutory responsibilities. Leo brings governance and strategy expertise and wide experience in complaint handling and dispute resolution.
