Mass fight planned in Auckland at New Lynn bus station – students told to stay away after school

School pupils have been warned to avoid a West Auckland bus and train station today over fears of a planned mass fight between students.

At least one Auckland university has sent an email to parents alerting them about the violent gathering and to avoid the New Lynn station area on their way home from school.

A community patrol has announced that it will intensify its patrols to prevent any violence.

The warnings come after a series of violent attacks between young people at New Lynn station.

Western Springs College/Ngā Puna o Waiōrea last night sent an “urgent” message to parents asking them to make alternative travel plans for their children.

“We have been asked to notify whānau to prevent students from transferring or stopping at New Lynn train and bus station tomorrow afternoon,” it said.

“If possible, arrange for students to take alternative routes or make other arrangements.”

Western Springs College has been contacted for comment.

Auckland Transport confirmed it was aware of the rumors and said police were handling the situation.

“Our operations team and transport staff are in contact with police and will provide support as required.”

The New Lynn/Kelston Community Patrol said it would add additional patrols to the location as a precaution.

In a previous post, the community patrol noted that “there have been a number of assaults and unwanted behavior at the New Lynn bus and train transit station.”

Police have been contacted for comment.

Whau ward councilor Kerrin Leoni said she was in New Lynn yesterday afternoon speaking to local security guards about problems in the area.

“I am really concerned about this recent behavior.

“Bullying behavior is absolutely out of control, people should not be afraid to take a bus or train.”

Leoni said bullying had become a “big trend” for some young people, and he had spoken to Waitematā area commander Sunny Patel yesterday about the fights.

Passersby reported this morning that police had already significantly increased foot patrols in New Lynn, especially around bus and train stations.

“We may need to try to get our Māori and Pasifika guardians to be more active,” Leoni said.

He said he had been in contact with musicians and “local role models” to create anti-bullying events.

A 13-year-old schoolgirl was recently attacked by a group of up to 20 boys while waiting for her bus at New Lynn station.

The attack occurred around 6 pm on Saturday, April 20.

His mother had read a Herald report of a separate incident at the New Lynn bus station where a 13-year-old boy was attacked on April 14. Considering the similarity, she felt compelled to share her daughter’s story.

“I thought I would be safe in such a public place, but I guess not,” the mother said.

“I hope that just by saying something I can help change things.”