Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Sixty schools around the motu have been left without a tuck shop provider after the Libelle Group went into liquidation two weeks ago.
Libelle was contracted to Compass, the government supplier for the scheme that has been plagued with issues since its relaunch this term.
While some kura are exploring options like online meal delivery services, others are relying on school bake sales and sausage sizzles to step into the breach.
About two weeks ago the tuck shop abruptly closed at Auckland’s Mt Albert Grammar when Libelle crashed into liquidation, owing more than $14 million to 248 creditors.
With sandwiches, sushi and snacks no longer on offer, students have been trying to fill in the…
