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Auditor-General to Investigate New Zealand's School Lunch Failures

5/6/2025

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The Auditor-General is set to probe New Zealand's revamped school lunches program after mounting criticism over late, inedible meals, including a shocking case of melted plastic. Associate Education Minister David Seymour is determined to tackle these pressing issues by the start of term two, ensuring students receive the nutritious meals they deserve.

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Story summary

The Auditor-General is set to probe New Zealand's revamped school lunches program after mounting criticism over late, inedible meals, including a shocking case of melted plastic. Associate Education Minister David Seymour is determined to tackle these pressing issues by the start of term two, ensuring students receive the nutritious meals they deserve.