Erica Stanford says David Seymour overstepped regarding teacher-only days

Sunday 16 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Mon 17 Feb 2025, 9:15am

In this story David Seymour, Erica Stanford, TVNZ

Education Minister Erica Stanford stated that Associate Minister David Seymour overstepped the mark when he announced a crackdown on teacher-only days. Seymour, who has responsibility for school attendance, disagreed with the assessment, suggesting his comments merely overlapped with the Minister's role.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 16 Feb 2025, 12:09pm

   Teacher-only day crackdown: Erica Stanford says David Seymour was ‘overstepping the mark’ (opens in new tab)

   • David Seymour responds to Erica Stanford saying he ‘overstepped the mark’ on teacher-only days (opens in new tab) Mon 17 Feb 2025, 6:49am
2. The Press via StuffSun 16 Feb 2025, 2:03pm

   Teacher only days saved: Education Minister says Seymour ‘overstepped’ (opens in new tab)

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3. RNZSun 16 Feb 2025, 7:00pm

   Teacher-only days continue after Seymour oversteps, Education Minister says (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesSun 16 Feb 2025, 7:46pm

   Teacher-only days continue after Seymour oversteps, Minister says (opens in new tab)

5. StuffMon 17 Feb 2025, 9:15am

   David Seymour says his teacher-only day comments overlapped, rather than overstepped the mark (opens in new tab)