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Schools Ban Disney Ooshies Over Distractions | Auckland News
Schools across New Zealand are cracking down on Disney Ooshies—those wildly popular, collectible toys from Woolworths—after they’ve become a major distraction in classrooms and sparked heated arguments during recess. Institutions like Wānaka Primary, Māngere Central, Colwill, Snells Beach, and Cambridge East are banning them outright, citing disruptions to learning and lost items. It’s part of a recurring pattern: schools have previously banned Crocs and Yu-Gi-Oh cards for similar reasons. While the Woolworths promotion continues until August 23rd—with one Ooshie per $30 spent—the frenzy has…
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