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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.

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