Early childhood teacher loses registration after using methamphetamine on lunch breaks

Home / New ZealandBrianna McIlraithJournalist·NZ Herald·29 Oct, 2026 06:00 AM4 mins to read‌Brianna McIlraith from the Open Justice team explains the process for holding teachers accountable on Case by Case with Jane Yee.An early childhood teacher who cared for children while high on methamphetamine says she hopes one day to return to the profession. The woman, who has permanent name suppression, used the drug before work and on lunch breaks to help her cope with stressful situations at the centre where she AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.