We're stronger together for children and learning

We are 47,000 principals, teachers and support staff who work in primary, area and secondary schools as well as early childhood centres, special education and school advisory services. 

We come together as NZEI Te Riu Roa to fight for quality public education—because every child is worth it.

What's happening

Fair's fair. We're equals.

Early childhood teachers, support staff, and thousands of other women have been undervalued for too long. Historic pay equity claims for ECE and support staff are happening now. 

More about pay equity

Two young teachers holding 'It's time' lollipops

It's Time, Kua Tae Te Wā

It's time to free teachers to teach so every child receives the personal attention they need to learn and thrive. It's time to free principals to focus on leading. And it's time to ensure we have enough teachers by attracting more people to teaching, by respecting them as professionals and paying them properly.

More about the It's Time Kua Tae Te Wā campaign



David Stewart Memorial Scholarship Update

The David Stewart Memorial Scholarship is expected to reopen for applications in 2019. 
In 2003, NZEI and NZPD agreed to set up a $20,000 scholarship to honour the work of the late Dr. David Stewart. 

More about the David Stewart Memorial Scholarship 

 

Events

This year's conferences and meetings

Get help

Contact our member advisory officers

Call us between 8.30am and 5.00pm on freephone 0800 693 443, or email nzei@nzei.org.nz for confidential advice.

Recent news and media

11 Jul 2018: Survey shows public support for pay equity as pledge is launched

Research into public attitudes shows strong support for ending the historic underpayment of teacher aides and early childhood educators, who are working towards pay equity settlements. Read More

04 Jul 2018: Primary teachers and principals vote to strike

Frustrated primary teachers and principals have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a three-hour work stoppage on 15 August, and are now discussing whether to extend the strike to a full day. Read More

20 Jun 2018: National Standards and charter schools under spotlight at Select Committee

Teachers across the country are celebrating the scrapping of National Standards and are excited about the freedom to explore teaching practices and content that will genuinely meet every child's needs, NZEI Te Riu Roa President Lynda Stuart told the Read More

15 Jun 2018: Teachers and principals head to ballot on Ministry of Education offers

Nationwide meetings for primary principals and teachers start on Monday, as NZEI Te Riu Roa members vote on whether to accept the Ministry of Education's pay offers or reject them and take industrial action. Read More