New Zealand banned phones in schools 12 months ago. Here’s what happened
One year after the government banned cellphones from schools to help students focus and reduce distractions in class, we’re ...
School phone ban one year on: Student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success
When New Zealand’s ban came into effect in April 2024, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was time to cut the ...
School phone ban one year on: our student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success
The phone ban was meant to improve learning by reducing distractions. But students report feeling left out of decisions, and ...
How two years of food scrap bins are working out for Auckland
Thousands of tonnes of food scraps have been saved from going into landfill in the two years since Auckland households received their council food scrap bins. Some residents told First Up they found ...