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David Seymour Slams School for Premature Lunch Controversy

12/15/2025

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David Seymour criticized Haeata Community Campus for discussing mouldy school lunches with the media before the investigation concluded.
The New Zealand Food Safety investigation found a mix-up at the school but noted no food safety risks from the supplier, Compass Group.
Seymour said the issue reached the media first.
The lunch program is effective and costs about half as much as the Labour program.

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Story summary

David Seymour criticized Haeata Community Campus for discussing mouldy school lunches with the media before the investigation concluded.
The New Zealand Food Safety investigation found a mix-up at the school but noted no food safety risks from the supplier, Compass Group.
Seymour said the issue reached the media first.
The lunch program is effective and costs about half as much as the Labour program.