Parents less comfortable with long school absences, report finds

The PostWaikato TimesThe PressRNZWednesday 8 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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An Education Review Office report shows more parents now frown on children missing a week or more of school compared to 2022. While attitudes toward truancy have improved, term-time holidays and family events remain significant attendance challenges for schools.

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First reported by The Post, Wed 8 Oct 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute
  1. The PostThe Post

    Parents less happy about a week off school - but a few days’ holiday OK (opens in new tab)

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

  2. RNZRNZ

    Attitudes to truancy improve, parents still taking kids out of school for holidays - report (opens in new tab)