Erica Stanford seeks explanation from David Seymour over school lunch issues

Tuesday 4 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 4 Mar 2025, 9:39pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, David Seymour, Erica Stanford

Education Minister Erica Stanford is seeking answers from Associate Education Minister David Seymour regarding ongoing problems with the free school lunch programme. While Seymour aims to resolve quality and delivery issues by term two, a planned meeting between the ministers did not occur due to a scheduling conflict.

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1. StuffTue 4 Mar 2025, 12:07pm

   Erica Stanford calls David Seymour for school lunches explanation (opens in new tab)

   • The prime minister sides with David Seymour, while Erica Stanford shows concern over school lunches (opens in new tab) Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5:50pm
2. The Press via The PostTue 4 Mar 2025, 12:53pm

   The ‘positive’ emails David Seymour has received about school lunches (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 4 Mar 2025, 6:26pm

   School lunches: David Seymour aims to fix issues by term 2, starting in 'tip top shape' (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 4 Mar 2025, 6:36pm

   Education Minister waiting for answers on school lunches scheme (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 4 Mar 2025, 9:39pm

   Seymour aims to fix lunch issues by next term (opens in new tab)