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Primary teachers holding back as principals strike pay deal

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 8:02am
The teacher reportedly grabbed the child by the face, twisted their nose and caused scratches to the neck. (Photo: Getty)
The teacher reportedly grabbed the child by the face, twisted their nose and caused scratches to the neck. (Photo: Getty)

Primary teachers holding back as principals strike pay deal

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 8:02am

Primary teachers are the last on the list in the education sector, still to strike a pay deal with the Government.  

Primary principals have accepted a cumulative 2.5% immediate pay rise and another 2.1% next year. 

It introduces a $15 thousand curriculum-change allowance, recognising their work implementing reforms. 

Education Minister Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking teachers want the Treaty of Waitangi acknowledged and increased learning support. 

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