Australian receivers are now calling for expressions of interest in New Zealand's ABC childcare business from potential buyers. NZEI says ABC centres in New Zealand must be sold as a going concern, and should not be sold off individually.

  Media Release 2008/77 (0.1mb pdf)

Members who attended the recent paid union meetings overwhelmingly endorsed the proposed claims. Three additional claims have been added, these relate to assistant head teachers, domestic leave and support for te reo education.

  NZEI News 2008/97 (0.4mb pdf)

Thousand of schools and early childhood centres will be affected by the government’s “Fire at Will” bill which is being pushed through parliament today under urgency.

  Media Release 2008/76 (0.1mb pdf)

Barnardos NZ and NZEI met on two occasions in August and September 2009 to undertake a joint investigation into the reimbursement rates for motor vehicles and motor vehicle insurance cover for employees using their private vehicles for employer use.

  NZEI News 2008/96 (0.4mb pdf)

Thousands of kindergarten teachers are attending paid union meetings around the country to vote on a pay claim to take into negotiations next year. The claim is important as it reflects the significant change in the kindergarten sector.

  Media Release 2008/69 (0.1mb pdf)

As part of its early childhood education policy, Labour says it will develop a nationwide plan to ensure there are enough early childhood education places in areas with low participation or growing numbers of children.

  Media Release 2008/68 (0.1mb pdf)

An announcement that ABC Learning New Zealand is not being placed in receivership will be welcomed by thousands of staff and parents, but there is still uncertainty ahead.

  Media Release 2008/67 (0.1mb pdf)

ABC Learning should come clean about the future of its New Zealand operations. The Australian-based child care operator is reportedly on the brink of collapse and about to be placed in receivership.

  Media Release 2008/66 (0.1mb pdf)

Elections for Worksite Representatives and Contacts are held during November each year, to ensure worksites are able to organise and support members from the beginning of the new year.

  NZEI News 2008/92 (0.4mb pdf)

The Kindergarten Teachers claims booklets mailed out last week were missing the claim for senior teachers. It is referred to on page 6, but the actual claim is not set out.

  NZEI News 2008/91 (0.4mb pdf)

The government’s announcement that it will spend nine million dollars over two years to build and develop nine new early childhood centres on existing school sites in South Auckland, is an exciting step for education and the community.

  Media Release 2008/60 (0.4mb pdf)

The Kindergarten Teachers Collective Agreement (KTCA) expires in February 2009. Preparations for negotiations, including claims development process are underway.

  NZEI News 2008/84 (0.4mb pdf)

A Families Commission report “Juggling Acts” on how parents working non standard hours arrange care for their pre-school children, suggests many parents would like there to be more flexibility around the hours they can access childcare services.

  Media Release 2008/52 (0.1mb pdf)

NZEI Te Riu Roa says teachers in kura kaupapa and bi-lingual units will embrace the Māori medium curriculum Te Marautanga o Aotearoa as it gives them the clear direction they have been waiting for.

  Media Release 2008/48 (0.1mb pdf)

World Teachers Day is the annual Education International/UNESCO day held to highlight the value and status of teachers. NZEI is celebrating World Teachers Day this year on Friday October 31st. The theme of the day is “Teachers matter!”.

  NZEI News 2008/79 (0.3mb pdf)

NZEI has launched 0800 NZEI HELP which is a free service for all members calling from a landline. 0800 NZEI HELP will operate between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm without incurring cost to your employer.

  NZEI News 2008/76 - 0800 NZEI Help

A copy of your new collective agreement – Barnardos New Zealand / NZEI Te Riu Roa Collective Employment Agreement 1 July 2008 – 30 June 2009.

  NZEI News 2008/72 (0.4mb pdf)

The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa welcomes the findings of a survey on early childhood education which reinforces the value of the government’s 20 Hours Free Policy.

  Media Release 2008/45 (0.1mb pdf)

NZEI and the four employer Associations who are party to the Kindergarten Support Staff Collective Agreement have agreed to insert the actual date your agreement comes into force. This is the date of the first pay period after the settlement was ratified by members.

  NZEI News 2008/71 (0.4mb pdf)

NZEI has negotiated a new collective agreement (enclosed) covering Support Staff in kindergartens (Teacher Aids and Administrative staff) and In-training Teachers employed in the Auckland, Waikato, Wellington and Nelson Kindergarten Associations. Significant pay increases were achieved for most members.

  NZEI News 2008/68 (0.4mb pdf)