Tougher rules aimed at cracking down on unhealthy foods at tuck shops have proved too much for one Wellington college, which has closed its canteen.
Regulations that came into force last month require tuck shops to provide only healthy foods to students.
Wellington High School principal Prue Kelly says its shop had to close temporarily because its former operator could not turn a decent profit under the new guidelines.
Ms Kelly says another operator has been found to take over the running of the shop, but will not be operating for another two weeks.
The Ministry of Education says it is aware of several other schools that have had to close their tuck shops temporarily.
Secondary school principals are concerned the rules could threaten the profitability of tuck shops.
President of the Post Primary Teachers Association Robin Duff says the tuck shop is an integral part of school life.
