Secondary teachers return to negotiations following widespread industrial action

Tuesday 26 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 26 Aug 2025, 6:34pm

In this story Erica Stanford, Post Primary Teachers' Association

Secondary teachers have returned to bargaining after 19,000 staff participated in strikes last week. In the Bay of Plenty, teachers plan further pickets in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatāne over a 1% pay offer.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostTue 26 Aug 2025, 5:00pm

   Teachers are back at the bargaining table, but no offers yet (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 26 Aug 2025, 6:34pm

   BoP teachers plan more pickets over 1% pay offer (opens in new tab)