School Fees
Calling Home: Glen Craig in Port Vila
Sixteen years ago, Kiwi businessman Glen Craig took a one-year sabbatical from his work here to pick up a 12-month contract in Vanuatu. Little did he know that he would still be there in 2022… Audio
Families struggling with back-to-school costs
The Salvation Army is expecting a spike in applications for loans for laptop computers and the charity KidsCan has 2500 children on its waiting list for assistance. Audio
School scraps fees and donations to relieve pressure
The principal of a Taranaki school which has become the latest to scrap voluntary fees and donations says he hopes it will relieve pressure on struggling families. Video, Audio
'We're going to save money by not charging parents'
Ross Intermediate School plans to scrap the costs of stationary, sports and even class trips, saving parents hundreds each year - and also saving the school money. Principal Wayne Jenkins explains… Video, Audio
Fears Australia could charge NZers to go to school
As Australia plans to triple or even quadruple university fees for New Zealanders and permanent residents studying across the Tasman, there are worries New Zealanders may have to start paying to send… Audio
School charges no fees
Back-to-school costs are a hot topic for many parents as schools begin to reopen this week and next. Audio