Primary School Teachers
Primary school teachers and principals reject latest pay offer
8 Apr 2019
Primary school teachers and principals have voted to reject the latest offer from the Ministry of Education.
Primary school teachers fume over latest pay talks
9 Mar 2019
Primary school teachers say government employment negotiations have been conducted in bad faith, with the Ministry of Education not prepared to shift the value of its offer.
Chris Hipkins to teachers: 'There is no more money'
9 Nov 2018
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says he's disappointed primary school teachers have confirmed they will strike next week. He says the Ministry of Education increased its pay offer yesterday - and… Video, Audio
Teachers frustrated at rules on restraining violent students
14 Sep 2018
Primary school teachers are at their wits' end when it comes to dealing with violent and disruptive students. They say tough rules for restraining children mean they can't stop pupils throwing chairs… Audio