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Secondary teachers call off next week’s strikes

Liz Robinson - June 13, 2019

Secondary teachers have cancelled the regional rolling strike action that had been planned for the week beginning 17 June 2019.

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Budget 2019 fails to fix teacher shortages

Liz Robinson - May 30, 2019

Once again the government has failed to address the big challenges facing education.

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Teachers vote for joint strike on May 29

Liz Robinson - May 13, 2019

Primary and secondary teachers across New Zealand have both voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking joint strike action on 29 May, NZEI Te Riu Roa and the Post Primary Teachers’...

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Removal of NCEA fees a win for every child in New Zealand

Liz Robinson - May 13, 2019

The removal of NCEA fees is a step towards bringing out the best in every child who attends New Zealand schools, PPTA president Jack Boyles says.

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Independent polling shows strong and consistent support for teachers

Liz Robinson - May 7, 2019

An independent public poll shows there is strong and sustained support for New Zealand's teachers as they vote this week on joint strike action.The polling by research firm The Navigators,...

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NZEI and PPTA to ballot members on joint strike action next week

Liz Robinson - May 3, 2019

NZEI Te Riu Roa and the Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) will both ballot members next week on whether to take joint strike action on 29 May.

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Sustainable solutions to teacher shortages needed

Liz Robinson - May 2, 2019

Today the government announced a suite of measures they say will fix teacher shortages. While the announcement demonstrates an acknowledgment from government that more needs to be done, the proposals are insufficient to solve the underlying problems plaguing the teaching profession.

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Reform of vocational and further education is a public good

Liz Robinson - April 11, 2019

The government's proposed reform of vocational education is just in time.

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Secondary teachers support student climate action

Liz Robinson - March 7, 2019

PPTA, the union and professional association for secondary teachers, welcomes the energy and engagement shown by New Zealand students in their fight for climate justice.