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Primary teachers will go ahead with rolling regional strikes next week after teachers rejected the latest Government pay offer worth $700 million over three years. The NZ Educational Institute (NZEI) said facilitation under the Employment Relations Authority ended yesterday and the strike meetings … View morePrimary teachers will go ahead with rolling regional strikes next week after teachers rejected the latest Government pay offer worth $700 million over three years. The NZ Educational Institute (NZEI) said facilitation under the Employment Relations Authority ended yesterday and the strike meetings will consider new offers from the ministry and recommendations from the facilitator. Striking primary principals and teachers will be rallying on more than 100 street corners in Auckland at 7.30am on Monday, and having mass meetings to consider the current situation later that day. The ministry made a new offer to teachers yesterday, but did not move on its earlier offer to raise pay scales by 3 per cent a year for three years. Its latest offer included a new top step and the partial removal of a cap on qualifications for some teachers from 2020. NZEI president Lynda Stuart said the offers did not address union claims for lower class sizes and more professional time."The question is: will this address the crisis in education and the teacher shortage? What we asked for had children at the heart - for example more time to teach and smaller class sizes. This is something that our members now need to decide," she said. School communities were notified informally several weeks ago of the strike dates, but formal strike issues were issued late last night for Auckland. Notices for other regions of the country that strike later next week will be issued today and Monday. Stuart said members would carefully consider both the offer and any recommendations made by the facilitator at mass meetings being held during the strikes."The strike action still stands as the offer is not substantially different enough to give us the mandate to revoke the strike notice. We will give members the opportunity to consider the offer, any recommendations from the ERA, and next steps."
The key elements of the new offer for teachers are:
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• 3 per cent per year over a three year term (unchanged).
• No increase in classroom release time (unchanged).
• A new top pay step for teachers with degrees plus professional teaching qualifications from 2020.
• Removal of the qualifications cap on progression for teachers without degrees from 2020.
• A $500 lump sum for NZEI members only.
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Strikes will take place in Auckland on Monday, the rest of the North Island (except Wellington) on Tuesday, Christchurch on Wednesday, the rest of the South Island on Thursday, and Wellington on Friday.Secretary of Education Iona Holsted said the ministry's offer would give teachers $698 million over three years - $129m more than the previous offer. "Most teachers would get between $9500 and $11,000 extra annually in their pay packets by 2020," she said."The offer also provides for additional progression on the pay scale."Our offer took into account the large investment being made by the Government into learning support, including the recent announcement of $217m for 600 new learning support coordinator roles, which the NZEI has asked for as part of easing teacher workload and helping parents and children."We expected the NZEI Executive would have waited for the recommendations of the facilitator and given its members an opportunity to properly consider our new pay offer before deciding to go ahead with strikes. Recommendations from the Employment Relations Authority will be available by the end of today."Settling pay negotiations with the NZEI is important and we have done all we can to reach agreement. We know strike action is disruptive for children's learning and for parents."
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Everybody attention Please:
If you have a passion for education and teaching
If you love interacting with kids
Then, join us!
A&E International is an international education organisation providing inquiry-based learning with our S.T.E.A.M programme, engaging in innovative 21st-century … View moreEverybody attention Please:
If you have a passion for education and teaching
If you love interacting with kids
Then, join us!
A&E International is an international education organisation providing inquiry-based learning with our S.T.E.A.M programme, engaging in innovative 21st-century learning. Through our programmes, we facilitate cultural exchange to primary, intermediate and high school students between Auckland and Ningbo, a sister city in China. We are the sole provider of Ningbo-Auckland Education Association.
We are now seeking for the Outdoor TA.
More information please clicks the picture below.
We have international students coming from China, who are looking forward to having unforgettable culture exchanging experience in NZ. They want to spend two weeks living with local families and will participate to some school classes and activities. Feel free to contact me if you are interested.
That old white fan looking the same as last summer? Turn it into something fun to brighten up your home with a few Resene testpots. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone … View moreWe're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.
Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event! Check out our Road Trip page on our website for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops.
Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...
Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
… View moreEntries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary
These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
A new draft bylaw on freedom camping is one step closer to public consultation, after approval from the Regulatory Committee today.
Need a bike for summer rides??? We are selling our Kawasaki EX250 Ninja 2012 on trade me so please check it out and feel free to get in touch for a viewing!
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Did you know this special group of SPCA fundraisers have fundraised over $430,000 for SPCA?
Members of SPCA Dog Squad, North Shore Supporters, and the North Shore Dog Squad have spent the last 30 years supporting SPCA by fundraising, fostering and adopting, and began back when the SPCA only had … View moreDid you know this special group of SPCA fundraisers have fundraised over $430,000 for SPCA?
Members of SPCA Dog Squad, North Shore Supporters, and the North Shore Dog Squad have spent the last 30 years supporting SPCA by fundraising, fostering and adopting, and began back when the SPCA only had minimal staff and very limited resources.
The Dog Squad is full of four-legged members too, including dalmatians, newfoundlands, spaniels, labradors, and a very special ex-SPCA three-legged dog called Lucy. Most of their fundraising work includes regular barbeques out on the streets with their dogs, so they are DESPERATELY searching for new members with great BBQ skills!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Dog Squad, please email debbie.madden@spca.nz.
Our SPCA fundraisers like the Dog Squad are more than just people on the streets. They are the backbone of the organisation, and the reason why thousands of animals receive a second chance at a better life. Next time you see them around, stop and share your story. Or better yet... COME AND JOIN THEM! <3
Hi neighbours,
Do you know which outdoor spaces in Auckland are becoming smokefree? Click here to read an explainer on the smoking ban.
The Auckland Council announced on October 19 it was banning smoking at more than 800 cafes, restaurants and bars that use its licensed areas for al fresco … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you know which outdoor spaces in Auckland are becoming smokefree? Click here to read an explainer on the smoking ban.
The Auckland Council announced on October 19 it was banning smoking at more than 800 cafes, restaurants and bars that use its licensed areas for al fresco dining and drinking. The ban would come into effect as owners renew their licences. By December 31, 2019, all eateries with outdoor dining areas will have the rule in place.
Under the new policy, smoking is also banned at parks, beaches, reserves and other council-owned properties.
So what are your thoughts on the ban? How will it affect you or your business? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below!
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While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."
She wrote in her … View moreWhile Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."
She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.
So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.
Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View moreOver 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.
Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
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