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Buckland School went into lockdown on Wednesday.
A primary school near Auckland’s Pukekohe is in lockdown after the death of an adult following a “medical emergency”.
A notice on the Buckland School website stated the school had initiated a lockdown because of the emergency, but noted all children were “safe and well”.
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A police spokesperson confirmed an adult had died on school grounds.
“There are no suspicious circumstances and police will undertake our usual enquiries when a sudden death occurs.”
“Other agencies are being notified and support will be put in place.”
The school has asked parents not to phone or visit the school.
”You will not be attended to,” the notice warned parents.
“Your assistance and co-operation are appreciated at this time. All further updates will be provided on the school website.”
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson confirmed it sent two ambulances and an operations manager to the incident.
The school, located near the Auckland-Waikato border, caters to students from year 1 up to year 8 and has 239 students enrolled.
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