16-06-2025
Ashburton College sends students home after power outage
Ashburton College
Photo:
RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Ashburton College has closed for the day following a power outage.
A social media post said students were sent home at about 10am due to a lack of heating, lighting and internet.
Students who used school buses were asked to remain at the school if they could find another way home.
"We thank everyone for their understanding in this unexpected event," the school said.
Electricity Ashburton general manager Pete Armstrong confirmed the outage was limited to the school and did not affect the wider network.
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