An oven issue is responsible for delaying school lunches across Auckland today. 

It is another blow for the scheme that saw principals likening the meals to "dog food."

Compass Managing Director Paul Harvey said the company is bringing in additional resources to ensure things run smoothly. 

"It's been a tough week, and really the key message is we're continuing to put in additional contingency upon a contingency to ensure that the kids get what they deserve, which is meals on time."

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