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January 30, 2025 | News
KidsCan urges support for struggling tamariki
As the school year begins, charity KidsCan says thousands of children will start without essential items— including uniforms, shoes, food, and stationery.
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January 30, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Julie Chapman | KidsCan Founder CEO
Thousands of children will start the school year without the essentials – including uniforms, shoes, food, and stationery – with teachers warning that feelings of shame and embarrassment are preventing many from starting school on time, causing them to fall further behind.
February 1, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Julie Chapman | KidsCan CEO
According to the children's charity KidsCan, many Kiwi children depend on their schools for food and the situation is worsening.
October 19, 2022 | News
School breakfast surge shows cost of living crisis
KidsCan is reporting a huge upsurge in the number of tamariki needing school breakfasts and lunches.
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