Tag: school_attendance

New Zealand School Attendance Reaches Highest Level Since 2016

23 Jul 2026 6:31 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New provisional data reveals Term 2 2026 in-person school attendance in New Zealand reached its highest level since 2016, with 64.2% of students attending regularly, a significant increase attributed to government initiatives and funding.

Politics and Government Education Economy Social Issues General Politics School Attendance David Seymour Term 2 2026 Government Initiatives Bay of Plenty New Zealand Government
Minister Seymour Urges Students: Prioritize School Over Strikes

16 May 2026 7:41 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

Associate Education Minister David Seymour says students should prioritize school attendance over striking, calling protests during school hours "unjustified absences." He encourages weekend protests, noting improved attendance attitudes and the long-term benefits of education.

Politics and Government Education Social Issues David Seymour School Attendance Student Strikes Protest Government New Zealand Government