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Media releases 2025
Mentoring crucial for success of overseas and new secondary teachers
More support for mentors of new teachers is needed to keep secondary teachers in the profession, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.
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Media releases 2025
PPTA Te Wehengarua Farewells Melanie Webber
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Melanie Webber, Senior Vice President of PPTA Te Wehengarua.
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Media releases 2025
No frills Teaching Council needed
The Teaching Council needs to stick to its core business of registering and de-registering teachers, and investigating misconduct, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president. Protection for quality for public education in NZ is of primary importance.
Media releases 2025
More effective and lasting solutions needed for teacher shortages
It is good to see the Minstry of Education acknowledge there is a serious secondary teacher shortage but its solutions need to be more effective and bolder, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.
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