An ACC sexual health education programme has been called a waste of money, with some saying it won't reduce sexual violence rates for Māori. Te Whāriki Takapou is "appalled" by a decision to spend more than $18 million on the 'Mates and Dates' programme - instead of investing in schools directly. Teachers and researchers say the controversial national programme, which involved outside providers giving students sexual health education, doesn't align with the curriculum. Te Manu Korihi reporter John Boynton has more.
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