Principals' Federation calls for return to previous school lunch system
Thursday 27 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story David Seymour, Ministry of Education, New Zealand Principals' Federation, Leanne Otene
The New Zealand Principals' Federation has urged the government to revert to the previous school lunch arrangement. The group claims the new system has caused significant food wastage and issues with quality, portion sizes, and delivery. In response, the Ministry of Education has increased production kitchens and expanded its delivery fleet.
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