Political leaders agree on school holiday attendance policy
Wednesday 7 October 2026 · 1 outlet · 2 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Chris Hipkins
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins shared a common stance during a recent leaders' debate. Both leaders agreed that parents should not be permitted to take children out of school for family holidays.
Key facts
4 facts
- Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins both opposed parents taking children out of school for holidays
- The topic was raised by Jack Tame during a 1News Leaders Debate
- Luxon gave a one-word 'no' response to the question
- Hipkins stated he would prefer parents did not take children out of school for holidays
The full story
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During a 1News Leaders Debate, Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins expressed a shared view regarding school attendance. Both leaders were asked by host Jack Tame whether parents should be permitted to take their children out of school for family holidays.
Chris Hipkins stated, “I would prefer they didn’t,”.
The debate topic comes as many parents consider the costs of flights, accommodation, and activities during school holiday periods. The discussion addressed whether family trips must be restricted to school holidays or if parents should have more flexibility.
Compiled from reports by Stuff.