A teachers' union is calling on the Government to provide more funding to make schools safe as violent schoolground incidents escalate.
Earlier this month, two violent attacks at Orewa College were shared online and a stabbing incident put Tawa College into lockdown on Tuesday afternoon.
Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) junior vice president Chris Abercrombie told AM more needs to be done in schools to make sure attacks don't keep happening.
"It's absolutely not enough at the moment, we desperately need more skilled and experienced staff to support our students."
Abercrombie told AM schools reflect what's going on in their community.
"Any issues that we see in our communities, the anxiety, the economic stress we see in our schools."
Abercrombie said when kids attack it’s a "cry for help" and people have to remember these are children we are dealing with who are in our communities.
He said social media plays a huge part in these violent attacks because once it is on the internet, it's there forever.
"I think the issue with social media and dealing with these issues is that it actually re victimises the victim.
"It turns bystanders into perpetrators in a sense, if they're busy recording a violent act."
The principal of Orewa College has defended his school, saying it is still a safe place for students despite the attacks.
Greg Pierce held a community meeting at the school on Wednesday night, after videos of the violent attacks were shared on social media earlier this month.
The principal told Newshub Late there is no quick fix for the school, but they are doing all they can to change the culture.
"We can't be taking it any more seriously than what we are, it is our number one priority, and the health and safety of students on the school site is number one.
"We will work really hard to make sure that it's a safe and supportive environment for all involved."
Police told Newshub a 14-year-old was referred to Youth Aid after the attack.
