The Ministry of Education has clarified that no funds were ever allocated for the rebuild of Burnside High School following the 2016 earthquake. The school had claimed the project was defunded, but the ministry states the rebuild was never part of the Christchurch Schools Rebuild programme.
The dispute arose after Burnside High School officials expressed concerns about the lack of financial support for ongoing reconstruction efforts. The ministry confirmed that the school’s rebuild was not included in the official funding framework.
Officials at Burnside High had previously stated that the project faced delays due to insufficient funding. The ministry emphasized that all eligible schools were covered under the program, and Burnside High was not an exception.
The situation highlights ongoing challenges in post-disaster recovery efforts. The ministry is now reviewing the matter to ensure transparency and clarity for all affected institutions.
