Regular attendance is still at lower rates than in 2019, before Covid-19. 

Education Ministry data shows just 47% of students were regularly at school in term two. 

That's down from 59.5% in term one, but an increase on 40% in term two last year. 

Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association President Pat Newman told Roman Travers that it's about illness. 

Attending school 90% of the time is considered regular attendance.

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Regular attendance is still at lower rates than in 2019, before Covid-19.  
Education Ministry data shows just 47% of students were regularly at school in term two.  
That's down from 59.5% in term one, but an increase on 40% in term two last year.  
Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association President Pat Newman told Roman Travers that it's about illness.  
Attending school 90% of the time is considered regular attendance. 
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