3266 days ago

Are you struggling with the cost of sending your kids back to school?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
A new survey conducted by research company PureProfile reveals that 88 per cent of Kiwi families experience financial stress caused by kitting their kids out in appropriate clothing for school.

As a result, the survey found families are sacrificing basic necessities such as food, electricity, clothing and personal hygiene (22%) alongside entertainment (60%), gifts (22%) and personal luxuries like homewares and fashion clothing (70%)
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Do you think the cost of school uniforms is too high?
What do uniforms cost at the school you send your children to?
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