The Teachers' Council has launched an investigation into a former principal who admitted he took drugs and paid hush money to a former student.
Council director Peter Lind confirmed on Friday the former head of Kawerau College, Steve Hocking, "is under investigation".
Hocking resigned in May.
The investigation will likely focus on a damning report into allegations against Hocking.
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