PPTA Member Guide for Strike Action on 23 October | Standing for Public Education
Strike day actions and events are organised by local, cross-union groups. At the bottom of this page you will find a list of events that are scheduled across the country. We encourage our members to get along to events and show that they are Standing for Public Education!
October 23, 2025
Download PDF: Why are Secondary Teachers striking
Your region/area might be organising PPTA-specific actions that may not appear on this page. If this is the case, you will be informed by your Branch Chair. If you are unsure, please contact your Field Officer.
If you are unable to attend an in-person event, there are still plenty of ways you can support the strike. Here are some actions you can take in your home and communities:
- We have a Letter Writing tool on our campaign website that will help you craft a letter to the Minister for Education, Hon. Erica Stanford, to share why you are striking. Find it here: ppta.org.nz/campaigns/write-to-minister-stanford
- An amazing tool has been created by For Purpose to help members of the community show their message of support for striking workers on social media. Check it out here: forpurpose.nz/standing-with
- Share our "Why are secondary teachers striking" public letter with friends and family to talk about what you are fighting for by taking strike action.
- We’ve created a social media online campaigning guide for members. Head over to our Members Facebook Page to find it. Don’t have Facebook? DM us on Insta @nzppta and we’ll share it with you.
You’ll find more resources like signs, posters, and social media tiles on our campaign website.
Strike Day Events
- Weather conditions may affect timings or locations — check for updates before you head out.
- If your school is formally closing for instruction due to the red weather warning your branch chair can contact the Field Officer.
- The Field Officer can provide clarification on any impact this may have on your branches participation in the strike action.
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CITY |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Kaitaia |
10:30am – 12:00pm |
10:30am – Assemble at Te Ahu cnr SH1 & Matthews |
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Kerikeri |
9.30am – 10.30am |
9.30am Gather on berm in from Conerstone Church (by the roundabout to the bypass) @ 144 Kerikeri Rd. 10.30am – Walk back into town and finish.
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Whangārei |
11:30am –1:00pm |
11:30am – Assemble Laurie Hall Park carpark |
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Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland |
12:00pm–2:00pm |
12:00pm – Assemble in Aotea Square This event has NZSL interpreters |
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Thames |
11:00am-1:00pm |
11:00am – meet at Porritt Park for speeches, waiata, hikoi, kai, and solidarity. |
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Hamilton |
11:30am–1:30pm |
11:30am – Meet at Band Rotunda, Victoria Street by bridge on Grantham St
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Tauranga |
11:00am–1:30pm |
10:30am – PPTA members meet outside TBC on Devonport Road/14th Ave 11:00am – Meet at Memorial Park |
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Whakatāne |
11:30am – 1:00pm |
7:30-9am - picket at two locations: Mokorua Valley Road Roundabout and Whakatāne Bridge by Rowing Club 11.30am - Meet at Council Buildings on Commerce Street, then march to Wharaurangi on the Strand for rally and speakers.
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Rotorua |
11:00am–1:30pm |
11:00am – Various meeting points then travel to Village Green This event has NZSL interpreters |
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Gisborne |
11:00am–1:00pm |
11:00am - Rally at Heipipi Park Followed by march through town finishing at Kelvin Park. |
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Wairoa |
8:30am–9:30am |
Gather at the lighthouse. Travel to Gisborne or Napier to join the larger action. |
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Napier |
11:00am–1:00pm |
11:00am – Gather at Napier Sound Shell |
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Taupō |
10:30am – 12:30pm |
10:30am - Gather at Te Heuheu Street Opposite Taupō Primary School 11:30am - Start Hikoi to I Love Taupō sign 12:00pm - Rally & speeches at the I Love Taupō Sign 12:30pm - Finish |
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Turangi |
8:00am |
Meet at Delta Coffee – SH1, Turangi. Join NZEI and PPTA members for picketing, kai, and kotahitanga.
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New Plymouth |
11:00am–1:00pm |
Rally at the Puke Ariki Landing followed by march through the CBD returning back to the Puke Ariki Landing. |
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Palmerston North |
11:15am–1:00pm |
11:15am – Meet at Railway Land Reserve, Church Street Followed by march down to the Square then gather on grassland by cenotaph for rally |
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Whanganui |
11:30am–1:30pm |
Meet at the town bridge and march up Victoria Avenue to Majestic Square. Rally at Majestic Square for one hour. |
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Wellington EVENT CANCELLED |
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EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO RED WEATHER WARNING |
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Wairarapa EVENT CANCELLED |
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EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO RED WEATHER WARNING |
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Nelson |
11:00am–1:30pm |
11:00am – NZNO picket outside Nelson Hospital to march down Trafalgar Street 12:30pm – Rally at Church steps with speeches |
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Golden Bay |
7:30am |
Picket outside Golden Bay High, meeting at Village Green |
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Blenheim EVENT CANCELLED |
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EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO RED WEATHER WARNING |
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Christchurch CANCELLED |
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EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO RED WEATHER WARNING |
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Te Tai o Poutini (West Coast) |
9:00am–2:30pm |
NO OUTDOOR PICKETS OR MARCHES DUE TO ORANGE WEATHER WARNING Indoor rally events will take place and we advise members to attend their nearest local event and not to put themselves at risk travelling across the region. Indoor event locations are:
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Mid Canterbury (Ashburton) CANCELLED |
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO RED WEATHER WARNING |
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South Canterbury (Timaru) CANCELLED |
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Queenstown |
11:00am – 1:00pm |
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Dunedin |
11:00am–2:00pm |
CHANGED – Edgar Centre meet at 11:45 for Rally to start at 12 noon.
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Cromwell CANCELLED |
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EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO RED WEATHER WARNING |
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Hokonui (Gore) |
11.30am – 1pm |
11.30am – Meet at the Gore Brown Trout |
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Invercargill |
11:00am–2:00pm |
11:00am – Rally at Gala Street Reserve. |
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