Back-to-school costs put pressure on New Zealand families

Gina Wood is expecting a big bill when her three kids, aged 8, 10 and 13, return to school this year.

So far, she's spent $75 on stationery for two children and will spend another $48 on the third. Then there's the school contribution of $300. School camp will be another $300.

Extracurricular activities will add to the total, with about $200 for sports, or more if Chase, 13, opts to pay soccer for a club. Guitar and piano lessons at school at $120.

Only Chase has a uniform but will need three pairs of school socks, at $40, and a jacket, $85. 

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