277 days ago

Poll: Do you know any children receiving these school lunches?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

When Associate Education Minister David Seymour took over the school lunches programme it was out with “woke sushi” and in with meatballs and pasta ‒ but quickly it was then frozen pies, scalding food, or no food at all.
What happened?

Do you know any children receiving these school lunches? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you know any children receiving these school lunches?
  • 13% Yes
    13% Complete
  • 87% No
    87% Complete
23 votes
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