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Greens Push to Revive School Lunches | Auckland News
The Green Party is reviving their school lunch program to feed 150,000 more students across 400 new schools, demanding permanent funding and local food providers to boost communities and nutrition—despite a $472 million first-year price tag. They blame government cuts for job losses and poor meal quality, proposing a $6.50 lunch fee with locally sourced ingredients. While the Auditor-General questions current program effectiveness due to lack of tracking, the government touts efficiency and lower costs. The Greens frame this as a moral choice: prioritize kids’ health over corporate profits…
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