In 2026, the Governing Council commissioned an Independent Regulatory Review to ensure its processes and systems meet expected standards in relation to child safety and safeguarding.

Phase 1 of the review, undertaken by Katherine Anderson KC, focused on the Teaching Council’s management of former teacher, 58-year-old Mr Timothy James Fisher.

Read the Independent Regulatory Review: Interim Report - Fisher File (a case study).

Read the Teaching Council's public statement in response to the review's findings.

Read the Minister of Education's Letter of Expectations - Response to Phase 1 findings.

Read the Teaching Council's detailed Action Plan developed to ensure accountability and prioritise child safeguarding.

Anyone who wishes to make a report or speak with Police about Mr Fisher or other previous incidents of child abuse can dial 105 from anywhere in New Zealand; or submit a report through the NZ Police 105 website.