Haeata principal denies political agenda over mouldy school meals
Wednesday 3 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story David Seymour, New Zealand Food Safety, Compass Group, Peggy Burrows
The principal of Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch has denied any political motive for speaking out about students being served mouldy mince meals. The school lunch programme provided the food, which some children consumed before noticing it was spoiled. Authorities suggest some meals from the previous week may not have been refrigerated.
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