Auckland Grammar School did not approach police for advice on an incident in which a teacher allegedly threatened members of the school's 1st XV with an air rifle until almost a week after the incident.
The teacher, who lives on the school grounds, has been stood down whilethe incident early on Friday last week is investigated.
A police spokeswoman said police were told of the incident this Thursday and no formal investigation was under way.
She said none of those involved had made a formal complaint but the police had liaised with the school.
An officer had spoken to the school in "an advisory capacity" and any details about the incident were discussed in confidence.
It is understood some 1st XV members had returned to the school grounds to collect their cars about 3am on Friday after the team's end-of-season celebrations.
The noise roused the teacher, who apparently pointed an air rifle at at least one of the boys.
Headmaster John Morris has previously said the teacher was unaware the boys were students - it was about 3am and dark.
Under the law, anyone under the age of 18 who is carrying an air pistol is deemed to be carrying a "weapon". However, anyone over 18 can legally be in possession of an air pistol.
About 20 teachers live on or adjacent to the grounds, either in school houses or in the boarding hostel.
Grammar board chairman Rob Kirkpatrick said the matter was under review and he could not comment on why the teacher had an air rifle in a school house or any of the facts in question.
He said decisions about such matters were ultimately made by the board but Mr Morris was responsible for investigating and making any reports or recommendations.
First XV members have denied knowledge of the details of the incident or have refused to comment.
A resident in the Grammar area said he was not surprised to see a teacher take such measures, given it was only a fortnight after a cleaner was attacked in broad daylight at the school.
