Fixing New Zealand's truancy crisis has been a main focus of associate Education Minister David Seymour since the coaltion government came to power in 2023.
The minister is now asking Mayor's for their help telling them your region and communities need support to encourage students to attend school.
Dr Delia Baskerville an Honorary Research Associate at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Education who is an expert in the area of truancy.
She joins Emile Donovan.
Dr Delia Baskerville. Photo: Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington
