Taranaki supermarket removes ban on students in school uniform
Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
New World Stratford has retracted a decision to bar unaccompanied Stratford High School students from its store. The supermarket previously implemented the restriction due to a significant increase in thefts by a small number of students. The store has since removed its social media announcement and stated all students are welcome to shop.