Editorial: School lunches don't have to be Michelin-star, but they should be healthy

PremiumEditorialEditorialNZ Herald2 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readAssociate Minister of Education David Seymour checks out lunch at Ōtāhuhu College last January. Photo / Michael Craig

Associate Minister of Education David Seymour checks out lunch at Ōtāhuhu College last January. Photo / Michael Craig

There’s something about a critical report on New Zealand’s school lunches being published on the same day as our first Michelin star awardees that leaves an interesting taste on the palate.

Tuesday night’s glitzy event confirmed diners with disposable incomes are well-served in New Zealand, with