Christchurch school principal expresses disappointment after minister refuses lunch contract exit

The PressOtago Daily TimesTuesday 18 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story David Seymour, Compass Group, Libelle Group, Peggy Burrows, Haeata Community Campus

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The principal of Haeata Community Campus in Wainoni says it is disheartening that Associate Education Minister David Seymour refused to let the school exit its lunch programme contract. The school seeks to end its arrangement with Compass Group following several weeks of unsatisfactory service under the Ka Ora, Ka Ako programme.

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First reported by The Press, Tue 18 Mar 2025, 9:19am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 minutes
  1. The PressThe Press

    Seymour’s refusal to let Christchurch school axe lunch provider ‘disheartening’ (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Chch school wants exemption from 'totally unsatisfactory' lunches (opens in new tab)