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NCEA replacement proposals - some analysis & considerations

August 13, 2025

Every young person in Aotearoa New Zealand deserves the chance to succeed in a qualifications and assessment system that meets their needs and keeps them at the centre. NCEA is not perfect but evolution will produce the most settled environment and best outcomes for our learners.

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Changes to NCEA must build on what works, not destroy it

July 23, 2025

As serious conversations about the future of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) get under way, it’s important to stay focused on what matters: supporting student success, recognising diverse talents, and ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

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Share your story for pay equity

June 5, 2025

Add your voice to PPTA's submission to the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity.

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Enabling our students to be their best selves

May 26, 2025

LGBTQ+ rangatahi deserve to be their best, most authentic selves and school communities need to do all we can to make that happen.

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A devastating day in the life of a pay equity advocate

May 12, 2025

This is how it feels to be a pay equity advocate under the government’s boot, writes Jo Brunskill.

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Secondary teachers meet to respond to Government offer

November 27, 2022

About 20,000 secondary teachers will attend paid union meetings, during school hours, this week to decide how they will respond to the Government’s recent offer for a new collective agreement.