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flag New Zealand expanded its free school meal programme, benefiting 16,000 children and showing major gains in health and learning.

flag A 2025 report shows strong support for New Zealand’s expanded Early Childhood Education food programme, which provides taxpayer-funded meals to 16,000 children through KidsCan, up from 6,000 in 2019. flag Surveyed centres reported widespread benefits, including improved energy, concentration, emotional stability, and social engagement, with 89% noting increased willingness to try new foods. flag The programme, funded by $4 million in savings from the Healthy School Lunch Programme, is projected to save $145 million by 2026. flag High satisfaction was reported in food safety, supplier reliability, and communication.

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