Examining the Ineffectiveness of Punitive Measures in Addressing Truancy

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

The Warehouse has posted a record-setting net loss today - what's it going to take to bring consumers back?

The Government has announced another crackdown on student attendance - with teacher only days barred from happening during term time and prosecution for parents of truant kids. Do we agree with this approach?

The Dunedin Hospital project's costs have blown out, and the Government is looking to rescope it. What do we make of this?

The Hastings District Council has today voted to let non-elected Youth Councillors vote in sub-committee and committee meetings. They will also be paid $500 per meeting. Is this a fair move?

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