“The inclusion of 10,000 two-to-five-year-olds in a new targeted lunch programme is very welcomed,” says Te Rito Maioha
Chief Executive Kathy Wolfe.
“This will bring huge relief to families and early childhood providers of our young tamariki in low equity and
not-for-profit centres.”
It’s encouraging the government has listened to the public, as the Healthy School Lunches Programme makes a huge
difference for children and families.
“It is proven that nutritious food is vital for every growing child including essential for their learning. Having the
programme extend to early learning is promising and we hope that the government under the redesign of the programme will
see the success of the programme and extend it even further than 10,000 two-to-five-year-olds.”
“The targeting needs to be carefully worked out so the programmes reach all those who need it.”
“We are keen to work with the ministry to ensure the programme is implemented to its full successful potential, and
there are no unforeseen consequences such as cost, barriers to accessibility barriers and current regulation.”