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.
It's time that women were paid what we're worth. Historic pay equity claims for ECE and support staff are happening now.
Be part of our claim
Paid union meetings are happening in March for primary school teachers and principals. There, we'll decide how to proceed with this year's campaign.
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More about the It's Time campaign
We have five $5000 scholarships available for ECE and support staff members in 2019. Apply by 4 May 2018 to be considered.
See what's offered and how to apply
Central Calendar
Northern Calendar
Pasifika Fono: Auckland, 19-20 April 2018
Rural and Teaching Principals' Conference: Hamilton, 23-25 May 2018
Southern Calendar
Mana Taurite Pay Equity Events 5 May 2018
Health and Safety Representative Training
Employment Relations Education Leave
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Call us between 8.30am and 5.00pm on freephone 0800 693 443, or email nzei@nzei.org.nz for confidential advice.
Finding new horizons and pushing the boundaries will be central themes in a two-day Pasifika Fono for educators, which opens in Auckland this Thursday (19 April). Read More
NZEI Te Riu Roa is going into its collective agreement negotiations soon with a strong mandate for change. Read More
New research shows strong public support for more Government spending on public education, including a significant pay rise for teachers and more support for children with additional learning needs. Read More
Our youngest Kiwis will benefit from a completely fresh look at the Early Childhood Education sector. Read More
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