9th February 2026 Compass NZ / School LunchesThe company sets aside millions of dollars to cover expected losses from the govt’s school lunch programme, as it counts the cost of the controversial contract.
10th November 2025 Compass NZ / School LunchesA regional approach is being favoured for phase two of the government’s overhauled school lunch programme – which means global powerhouse Compass Group is not involved.
28th October 2025 Government / School LunchesHealth Coalition Aotearoa is calling on the government to create a permanent and consistent school lunch programme.
28th October 2025 School LunchesNew Zealand’s free school lunch programme, Ka Ora, Ka Ako, improves children’s health and learning, but this year’s funding cuts put those successes at risk, according to new research.
7th May 2025 A-G / School LunchesThe Auditor-General is launching an inquiry into the coalition government’s school lunches programme.
27th February 2025 Compass NZ / School LunchesThe government’s food safety agency is investigating the new school lunch programme following a complaint about the supply of special dietary meals.
23rd October 2024 Government / School LunchesThe government said it has “leveraged private sector expertise from companies like Compass Group, Gilmours, and over 17 food manufacturers and suppliers”.
6th August 2024 School LunchesFood manufacturers, producers, wholesalers, and distributors can register their interest in the new Healthy School Lunches programme from next week.
