Replacing NCEA: the new qualification
NCEA is being retired and two new qualifications are being introduced to replace it. The new qualifications will be significantly different in terms of subject choice, marking system, and assessment types. On this page you will find information about what
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Vacancy: PPTA Field Officer – Dunedin
A Field Officer position has become available in the Dunedin field office of the New
Zealand Post Primary Teachers’ Association Te Wehengarua. The vacancy is a fulltime permanent position. A starting date will be determined by mutual agreement.
Years 11-13 Draft Curriculum Feedback
The draft curriculum content for the first group of new 26 Ministry-led Phase 5 (years 11-13) subjects within English, Maths, Science, Social Sciences and Health and PE has been released for consultation.
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Kaihautū Māori Vacancy
E kimi ana mātou i tētahi kaiārahi kaupapa Māori hei whakapakari i tā mātou tū whakahau mō ngā kaiako Māori me ngā mōtika, te oranga, me te angitu mātauranga o ngā rangatahi Māori puta noa i te mātauranga tuarua i Aotearoa.
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PPTA Tiriti-Toolkit
This Te Tiriti o Waitangi Online Toolkit has been developed to provide members with an accessible, engaging, and interactive way to deepen their understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its significance within our education system.
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Tirotiro Anō
In 1997, PPTA Te Wehengarua commissioned an inquiry into the qualification framework to inform debate on what was becoming a controversial matter. The resulting Te Tiro Hou – report of the Qualifications Framework Inquiry , identified key themes which sub
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Mahi Tika: Learning to make a difference
Mahi Tika is the professional development programme for PPTA members. Mahi Tika courses are practical adult education seminars based on case studies, collaborative problem-solving and discussion. The courses are delivered by PPTA field officers each year
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Government Fuel Response
Enhanced Transport Allowance for Relieving Employees
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Pasifika Fono 2026 – The Niu Generation
Māori Teachers' Conference 2026
PPTA PCT Conference 2026
Ngā Manu Kōrero 2026
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Latest News
Education budget leaves schools falling further behind
The Government’s Budget announced today means further cuts to schools’ day to day funding which will in turn put local communities under more financial pressure, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.
Secondary school qualification details announced – will the kids be alright?
The Minister of Education, Erica Stanford, has announced more details about the new qualification to replace NCEA. Will it actually help students to get where they want to go in life, asks Chris Abercrombie.
SMART tool not ready, creates more concerns than solutions – Deputy Principals’ feedback
The initial response from secondary teachers to the new Student, Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) indicates there are a range of issues that need to be resolved.
