Take a look at our current campaigns and find out how you can get involved.
Back our future is about educators coming together because we want the best for tamariki and each other. Kimi haeata means seek the dawn, and we're seeking a new dawn in education. We say: Tamariki need a teacher aide in every classroom. Value us fairly and ensure our work is secure. Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in education. Defend quality early childhood education.
In a school or kura we are the people who do essential work alongside teachers and principals. We support ākonga in the classroom, manage school offices and administration, libraries and science labs and much more – our work is made up of many threads. Together we are building power to win improvements to our collective agreement – with fair pay, job security and the professional learning and development we need – the essentials!
NZEI Te Riu Roa is committed to the protection and upholding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe in the power of unity and the importance of working together to ensure that the rights and interests of our members, and all Māori, are respected and advanced.
Early childhood education, kindergarten, puna reo and kōhanga reo kaiako are in crisis — say 'NO' to the Government's proposed reforms for ECE now!
Tamariki in Aotearoa are missing out because learning support is massively underfunded. Together, we can push the government to increase funding so a child can feel connected, supported and valued at school or in their early childhood education.
As educators, you play a vital role in the lives of tamariki and communities in Aotearoa. Campaigning for pay equity is an historic opportunity to ensure that educators are valued for the work you do.
For issues that can't be resolved at the negotiation table. See what we're working on in the policy and system change space.
The Pūaotanga report was an independent review of staffing in primary schools which paints a dire picture of our schools.
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) plays a vital role in our education system, preparing future teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to begin teaching.
The 2027 scholarship applications round opens on Saturday 7 February 2026 and close on Saturday 9 May 2026.
The success of any group always relies heavily on the strength of the leadership. Our primary principals are taking on that crucial role in our schools, ensuring that staff, students and parents all get what they need from the school
There's plenty going on around the motu. See what's coming up here.
You can also show your support by buying NZEI Te Riu Roa merchandise here: http://nzei.ezymerch.co.nz/
Join us in calling for better pay, conditions and outcomes in the education sector in Aotearoa.
