Jason Heale, Communications Manager at independent think-thank Maxim Institute in Auckland New Zealand

Maxim Short Cuts | Truancy

By Jason Heale September 21, 2022

In this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Researcher ‘Alapasita Teu about the latest back-to-school campaign from the Ministry of Education. She discusses our COVID fatigue and the slow decline of school attendance in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Join us as we highlight some of the more thought-provoking aspects of our column, talk about the critical issues, and listen to the column read by the author.

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Jason Heale, Communications Manager at independent think-thank Maxim Institute in Auckland New Zealand

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