Teen, Zain Collins is banned from attending the Palmerston North Boys' High School ball because he has no date. Footage from TVNZ-1
A Palmerston North teen who was almost rejected from attending his high school ball is now calling for a longstanding rule to be changed.
Palmerston North Boys' High School told Zain Collins that he would not be able to attend the ball as he didn't have a date, a ruledating back 102 years.
But after sharing his story on Seven Sharp, the 16-year-old found a ball date at the 11th hour and was then allowed to attend.
However, Collins believes the old school ball rule needs to be changed labelling the protocol as "unfair".
The 16-year-old told Fairfax some teens struggle to find dates, while others "can't really find it in themselves" to ask someone out.
"I would just like the policy to be changed, then people can be welcomed to the ball," he said.
Zain Collins was originally denied entry to the school ball as he didn't have a partner. Photo / Seven Sharp
Zain's mother, Melanie Collins, originally thought her son had been misinformed, however, after phoning the school she was informed he was in fact not allowed to attend due to the date rule.
She told Seven Sharp Zain "just felt suckish" when he was told he couldn't go.
