The founder of a charity dedicated to helping Kiwi children affected by poverty says there is record demand for its food in schools as the cost-of-living crisis bites.
Sky-high food prices are being felt in classrooms, with one charity saying it is feeding 10,000 more hungry students compared to the beginning of the year.
Te Puke Primary School to close for 24 hours following bomb threat
Police outside Te Puke Primary School this morning. Photo / Stuart Whitaker
Te Puke Primary School to close for 24 hours following bomb threat
Te Puke Primary School has been evacuated after receiving a bomb threat this morning.
A police spokesman said police received advice of a bomb scare at Te Puke Primary School on Cameron Rd at 9.30am today.
The students and staff from the school were evacuated to Te Puke High School across the road while police investigated, he said.
The police spokesman said neighbours in the street were also advised of the incident.