Unions criticise Education Minister's plans to restructure Teaching Council

Tuesday 4 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 4 Nov 2025, 9:53am

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Teachers unions have described Education Minister Erica Stanford's proposed changes to the Teaching Council as a power grab. The government plans to shrink the council, replace most members with ministerial appointees, and remove its responsibility for teacher training.

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1. RNZTue 4 Nov 2025, 5:45am

   Education Minister's plans for Teaching Council a 'power grab', union says (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 4 Nov 2025, 7:16am

   Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZTue 4 Nov 2025, 9:53am

   Minister's plans for Teaching Council a 'power grab', union says (opens in new tab)