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Melanie Web

PPTA News: the Magazine

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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out in field

PPTA News: the Magazine

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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Union Aid Teachers CDM Reuters

PPTA News: the Magazine

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

PPTA News: the Magazine

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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Tony Knight v3

PPTA News: the Magazine

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

PPTA News: the Magazine

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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PCT2

PPTA News: the Magazine

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 kate

PPTA News: the Magazine

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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Issues and Organising Logo 2021

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Issues and Organising seminar

November 8, 2021

PPTA activists converged on the Capital in August for two days of inspiration, motivation and collaboration

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