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Hon David Seymour Associate Minister of Education
Minister visits Otahuhu College School Lunch Collective. Video / Michael Craig

'Tauranga is like family to us': Restaurant hosts annual free meal to give back
There is such a thing as a free lunch if it's about helping struggling people.

'It's all about giving back': Whānau restaurant to host free Christmas lunches
Mangōnui restaurant to offer free Christmas lunches for Northland's needy and lonely.

Recipe: Super-easy corn and tomato salad
Depending on the season, you can use frozen or fresh corn for this one.

King Charles has finally started eating lunch
Why has the monarch broken a lifelong habit of forgoing midday meals?

Making morning tea? Try these mini bacon and corn muffins
They're also great as a lunchbox filler.

The easiest way to give your meal a nutritional boost
Turn your plate into a more balanced meal with minimal effort and without extra dishes.

Five tips for making a school lunch your kid will actually eat
New York Times: A few tweaks can help you pack lunches that come home eaten.

What’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealed
Lunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.

Things to do this weekend: Hidden gems in Auckland’s calendar
Get among the fun in Tāmaki Makaurau using our weekend guide.

Dished by Kate’s quick creamy halloumi curry
Turn simple ingredients into something special.

Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising
Three new Auckland outlets opened last year but another four are coming nationally soon.

Can you really provide meals for teens for $3 a pop?
David Seymour says a well-known charity is doing it for $2. The reality is not so simple.

Fish and star-shaped vegetables: School lunch programmes NZ could learn from
The offerings range from universally free, to income-based, to no standard system at all.

Is this Wellington's greatest food tour?
From classic Kiwi dishes to world-renowned cuisines, Wellington has a table for you.

Kea Kids News: School lunches cut? We ask the kids what they think!
Everyone's talking about school lunch programs right now, but what do kids think about it? Kea Kids News reporters AJ and Skylah are bringing the answers from across the country!

A warm meal eaten with friends best part of Healthy School Lunches, students say
The Health School Lunches programme Ka Ora Ka Ako does more than feed the hungry.

Why does David Seymour want to take food from kids? We find out!
Kea Kids News reporter Rufus is at the Beehive to ask the tough questions.

Property Insider: Who ate all the pies? Sacked Filipino worker finds new job
How to keep tradies on your site? Could a pie-dispensing machine help retain them?

Schools fear more kids will skip class if free lunches axed
Educators say the free meal is the only reason some show up.

How to pack a healthy and affordable lunch for your kids
Lunchboxes should have food for concentration, growth, health and something to drink.