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New Zealand School Attendance Hits Highest Term 3 Rate Since 2022 Despite Flu Season

15 Oct 2026, 10:07 AM | 2 hours ago | 36 views

Provisional data for Term 3 2026 shows the highest school attendance since 2022, with 52.2% of students attending regularly despite a tough flu season, marking a 1.7 percentage point increase from 2025. The government has implemented attendance management plans in all schools, escalating interventions based on absence days, supported by $140 million in additional funding and reorganized attendance services to improve effectiveness. The goal is to reach 80% regular attendance by 2030, emphasizing that consistent school attendance leads to better learning, health, and community outcomes.

Tags: David Seymour Ministry of Education Education Review Office Attendance Service Provider Budget 2025 Associate Education Minister Kiwi students Attendance Management Plan Term 3 2026 School attendance