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School Lunch Program Under Fire | Auckland News
The government’s school lunch program is under fire after an Auditor-General report reveals it’s failing to meet key targets despite saving money. Signed in October 2024 with the School Lunch Collective — which includes a now-bankrupt company — the $85 million-a-year contract is plagued by issues: leftover meals, inconsistent nutrition standards, food safety complaints, and a three-dollar-per-meal price tag deemed insufficient. Critics say the program’s scope kept changing post-contract, while Education Minister David Seymour dismissed the report as biased, arguing initial bumps are normal…
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