Source: New Zealand Labour Party
Today, we’re taking the next step in our work to support children and young people in poverty, starting to roll out free period products in more than 1,600 schools and kura across New Zealand.
We know that nearly 95,000 young people in New Zealand may stay at home during their periods because they cannot afford period products. We’re ensuring more young people can access the products they need, when they need them, so they can focus on what’s important – their education.
By making these products freely available, we support these young people to continue learning at school, as part of our wider efforts to combat child poverty, help improve school attendance, and make a positive impact on children’s wellbeing.