The Tahia te Marae webinar series are now available to watch online. These sessions were part of our online Annual Conference earlier this year and explore a range of topics related to NZEI Te Riu Roa and education sector. Catch up on the webinar series now.
Kōhanga Reo kaimahi bring incredible skills and experience to an important kaupapa for tamariki Māori, but right now many kaimahi aren't paid in a way that recognises their value and upholds their mana. Sign up now to tautoko the campaign.
Early childhood teachers so an incredibly important job. But their pay is up to 49% behind kindergarten and primary with the same skills, qualifications and responsibilities. That's not OK. We believe every teacher is worth it and that the government needs to act now to fix the gap. If you agree, join your voice with ours and have your say. Vote to add your voice here
Support staff have voted to vary their collective agreement to include the teacher aide pay equity settlement. Find out more about the settlement here. Click here to apply for PLD for teacher aides.
The Pay Equity Amendment Act 2020 has opened up new opportunities across the education sector - find out about our 10 new pay equity claims to ensure the work of women is no longer undervalued!
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Educators at the frontlines back the Children’s Commissioner’s call for bold action on child poverty, following the release of distressing figures in the latest Child Poverty Monitor. Read More
As the Equal Pay Amendment Act comes into force, 10 pay equity claims affecting thousands of women across the education sector, including for all early childhood education teachers have been raised by their union, NZEI Te Riu Roa. Read More
Primary teacher representatives across the country have begun two weeks of meetings to discuss pressing issues for schools – with extra staffing to meet the needs of children high on the agenda. Read More
New Zealand educators will take part in a 24-hour global livestream from 2pm today to celebrate UNESCO World Teachers' Day, including a video message from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Read More
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