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Future of new histories curriculum hinges on proper resourcing

March 17, 2022

Secondary teachers hope the new histories curriculum is resourced and supported appropriately.

Teaching Council report more cause for concern

March 10, 2022

A report released this week on the investigation into a privacy breach by the Teaching Council, adds to secondary teachers’ serious concerns about the ability of the Council to maintain confidence and trust, says Melanie Webber, President of PPTA Te Wehengarua.

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Secondary teachers meet to decide collective agreement claims

Philippa Lagan - February 21, 2022

Secondary teachers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand are holding paid union meetings this week to decide on claims for their new collective agreement. The current secondary teachers’ collective agreement expires at the end of June.

PPTA News: the Magazine

Introducing Rochelle Shadbolt

December 21, 2021

PPTA Te Wehengarua Field Officer Rochelle Shadbolt is enjoying working for the good guys

PPTA News: the Magazine

Insecure employment – when it is not lawful

December 21, 2021

Schools are legally obliged to appoint teachers to permanent positions unless there are genuine reasons for the position not to be permanent.

PPTA News: the Magazine

Issues and Organising Conference 2022

December 20, 2021

Mark your calendars now for two days of inspiration, networking and getting to grips with the significant professional and industrial issues and events at the fore in 2022.