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flag New Zealand spends $100M on 82 new classrooms and a school, citing cost savings and rising enrollment.

flag New Zealand is reinvesting $100 million in school infrastructure, freed by reduced construction costs, to build 82 new classrooms and a new school in Pokēno, along with upgrades at rural and high-growth schools nationwide. flag The funding supports repairs, modular designs, and improved learning environments across nearly 2,500 state and state-integrated schools, building on $713 million already committed since Budget 2025. flag Officials cite efficiency gains, including offsite manufacturing, to cut classroom costs by half. flag While the government highlights rising enrollment and capacity pressures, critics question the timing and justification.

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