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Labour caps compulsory school uniform branding to cut costs
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- Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and education spokeswoman Ginny Andersen announced a policy to cap school uniform branding.
- Labour says secondary uniform prices can reach $1000.
- The policy would limit compulsory branded items and allow affordable non-branded alternatives that meet standards.
- The Ministry of Education must assess uniform fairness and publish cost data.
- If Labour wins, the measures would start in term 1 of 2028.