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Graduates on the University of Otago campus hours after a graduation ceremony was postponed due to an online threat last week.
The University of Otago will postpone all graduation ceremonies and parades this week following a security threat.
There will be four graduation ceremonies scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday.
The threat prompted police to recommend halting two University of Otago graduation ceremonies on Wednesday and the postponement of the Otago Polytechnic ceremonies on Friday. They were to take place in the city hall.
The threat was received on Tuesday, the same day that the royal commission of inquiry released its findings on the terrorist attack of March 15, 2019.
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“I know this is an additional disappointment at the end of a year that has been more difficult than most,” said Vice Chancellor Harlene Hayne.
“In the wake of Covid-19, our students have overcome enormous obstacles to stay on track and complete their degrees this year. Additionally, many of our students and their whānau have made significant sacrifices to travel to Dunedin to be a part of these very special celebrations. “
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Olivia Woolford, Katie Millar and Charlotte Van der Lee, all from Auckland, talk about their postponed graduation from the University of Otago.
The postponements have so far affected more than 1,100 students.
All associated graduation events planned to take place on campus may continue. Graduates will be able to collect their certificates.
“Police continue to take this threat very seriously and we are grateful for their expert support and guidance,” Hayne said.
