PremiumJenny LingMultimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate·30 Aug, 2026 12:00 AM5 mins to read‌A recent ERO report found more than half of teachers believe AI is already harming students’ ability to think critically and creatively. Photo / 123rfA Northland high school teacher has written to the Government with concerns artificial intelligence in schools is “robbing” students of critical thinking skills.

In August, Whangārei resident and teacher Iain McKenzie wrote to Whangārei MP Shane Reti, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Penny Simmonds and Digitising Government Minister Paul