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Camp Cuts Hit Students Hard | Auckland News
Papatoetoe Intermediate School canceled its annual camp this year, leaving 590 students without the experience — because only 160 could afford the steep $350 fee, up from $240 just two years ago. Rising inflation, soaring transport costs, and higher fees at camp facilities have made it impossible for many families to participate. For kids from low-income households and new immigrants, this camp is a rare chance to explore nature, sleep away from home, and engage in enriching activities — now slipping out of reach. It’s not just one school: across Auckland, principals report cutting back or…
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