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10 August 2026

Uni students skipping meals and classes to keep on top of bills

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Uni students skipping meals and classes to keep on top of bills

One in three students in a survey said they had skipped a meal in the previous week because they can't afford to eat.

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