Primary school teachers reject government pay offer

Wednesday 17 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 8:17am

In this story NZEI Te Riu Roa, Liam Rutherford

NZEI Te Riu Roa union members have rejected the government's latest pay offer. This decision follows a similar rejection of a potential settlement by primary school principals last week.

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1. RNZWed 17 Dec 2025, 3:27pm

   Primary school teachers reject government's latest pay offer (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 18 Dec 2025, 8:17am

   Primary school teachers reject govt’s pay offer (opens in new tab)