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Duncan Disorderly
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NZ schools are failing our kids – we need urgent change

OPINION: Truancy is just the tip of the iceberg of changes needed.

NBR columnist Duncan Garner speaks with Maria Slade.

Duncan Garner Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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It is expected this week that Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will announce a return to funding truancy officers across New Zealand schools. 

Great move and I support it wholeheartedly. 

A poll on this issue yesterday at Today FM had 85% of people supporting the move. Slam dunk isn’t it? 

Much depends

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