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COVID cancels conference

December 3, 2021

COVID-19 restrictions forced the cancellation of PPTA’s annual conference which was replaced by an online Annual General Meeting ‘attended’ by about 120 delegates from around the motu

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Vaccination for the greater good

December 3, 2021

PPTA Te Wehengarua President Melanie Webber, explains how, for her, getting vaccinated is the ultimate expression of collectivism.

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Is my job safe?

November 19, 2021

Out in the field – information and advice from PPTA Te Wehengarua’s intrepid field officers.

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Myanmar teachers strike for six months plus

November 19, 2021

Myanmar teachers and civil servants appreciate PPTA’s support as they continue striking in a bid to restore democracy.

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Miriama Barton

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Introducing Miriama Barton

November 18, 2021

Kaihautū Māori Miriama Barton, centre, plunged into organising the 2021 Māori Teachers Conference when she took up her new role in June.

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Thank you for your gold service, Mr Knight!

November 16, 2021

Tony Knight reflects on 50 years of being a secondary teacher and PPTA member.

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Judicial review

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PPTA wins legal challenge against Teaching Council

November 15, 2021

The High Court has upheld PPTA’s legal challenge against Teaching Council decisions to raise fees and introduce annual certification.

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Conference Catch Ups

November 15, 2021

Two conferences in July enabled provisionally certificated teachers and establishing teachers to connect, support each other, share ideas and gain new skills, insights and knowledge.

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Staffing Summit

November 15, 2021

Principals and senior leaders lay the groundwork for a new staffing model to ensure schools meet their needs more accurately.

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