Government announces $140m package to improve school attendance

Wednesday 14 May 2025 · 7 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 14 May 2025, 8:58am

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Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced a $140 million funding boost over four years to tackle truancy. Approximately $123 million will establish a new national attendance service, while $17 million will strengthen existing frontline services. The initiative aims to double the number of students reached by 2026.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 14 May 2025, 7:10am

   Budget 2025: David Seymour reveals $140m boost to lift school attendance, plans for new nationwide service (opens in new tab)

2. The Post via StuffWed 14 May 2025, 7:39am

   Government announces $140 million plan to reform school attendance services (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 14 May 2025, 8:40am

   Budget 2025: $140m to go to boosting school attendance (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 14 May 2025, 8:58am

   David Seymour announces $140 million school attendance service to tackle truancy (opens in new tab)