Educational Institute
Teachers disappointed at govt offer: 'It's not just about the pay'
Teachers at Wellington's Johnsonville School say they're disappointed at the government's new pay offer, as it's not enough to attract people to the profession and does nothing to address workloads or… Video, Audio
Teachers union appalled at govt's latest pay offer
Primary teachers say the government's latest pay offer won't do enough to keep senior staff in the profession. For first year teachers, the offer would take them from earning just under $50,000 a year… Audio
Primary teacher pay talks begin
Primary teachers' pay talks kick off today with their union, the Educational Institute, seeking a 16 percent pay rise. The institute says a big increase is needed to attract more people into the… Audio
Teachers leaving Auckland for cheaper houses
Nearly half of Auckland primary schools are finishing the year unsure if they will start 2018 with a full complement of teachers.
Teachers and principals meet to discuss funding changes
Thirteen hundred teachers, teacher aides, principals and support staff met this afternoon to protest their concerns over funding changes. Audio
NZEI drops opposition to school plan
A teachers union is dropping its opposition to the Government's $155 million a year plan to pay teachers more to improve schools after negotiating changes.