2472 days ago

Poll: Do you support the 70,000 primary and secondary teachers going on strike?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Teachers in area schools have voted to join primary and secondary teachers in New Zealand's largest-ever education strike on May 29.

The strike is the first time all teachers in the compulsory schooling sector have taken strike action simultaneously.

The teachers, who are jointly represented by primary and secondary teachers' unions NZEI Te Riu Roa and PPTA, voted to strike after four days of talks with the Ministry of Education failed to result in an offer. Read more here.

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Do you support the 70,000 primary and secondary teachers going on strike?
  • 60.1% Yes, they deserve a better deal.
    60.1% Complete
  • 3.5% No, it's inconvenient having to arrange childcare.
    3.5% Complete
  • 36.5% No, the unions should accept the offer on the table
    36.5% Complete
1094 votes
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🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE CREATIVE BOX 12-Week Creative Wellbeing Art Programme

Kristi from Tikipunga

THINKING OUTSIDE THE CREATIVE BOX
12-Week Creative Wellbeing Art Programme

Looking for a supportive creative space in Whangārei?

Join us at the Art Studio, Reyburn House for a welcoming, non-commercial art group designed to support wellbeing, connection, and self-expression through creativity.

✨ No experience needed
✨ Safe, inclusive environment
✨ Youth, Disabled, Elderly welcome
✨ Māori, Pasifika & multicultural communities encouraged
✨ Physically accessible venue

📅 Starting Thursday 26th March 2026
🕙 10am – 2pm weekly
📍 Reyburn House, Whangārei
💲 $5 per week (12 weeks)

No pressure. No judgement. Just creativity, connection and community. 💛

Organised by CreateAbility Whangārei

Expression of Interest please email: createability.whangarei@gmail.com

#CreativeWellbeing #WhangareiArts #CommunityCreativity #ArtForWellbeing #CreateAbilityWhangarei

Looking for a supportive creative space in Whangārei?

Join us at the Art Studio, Reyburn House for a welcoming, non-commercial art group designed to support wellbeing, connection, and self-expression through creativity.

✨ No experience needed
✨ Safe, inclusive environment
✨ Youth, Disabled, Elderly welcome
✨ Māori, Pasifika & multicultural communities encouraged
✨ Physically accessible venue

📅 Starting Thursday 26th March 2026
🕙 10am – 2pm weekly
📍 Reyburn House, Whangārei
💲 $5 per week (12 weeks)

No pressure. No judgement. Just creativity, connection and community. 💛

Organised by CreateAbility Whangārei

Expression of Interest please email: createability.whangarei@gmail.com

#CreativeWellbeing #WhangareiArts #CommunityCreativity #ArtForWellbeing #CreateAbilityWhangarei

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