Primary school teachers to vote on strike after rejecting pay offer
Monday 8 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story NZEI Te Riu Roa, Liam Rutherford
Primary school teachers will vote on strike action following the rejection of a pay offer between 2.7% and 4.6% over two years. The NZEI union stated the proposal failed to address cost-of-living pressures. Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche has warned that strikes would impact students and working parents.
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