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)

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)

It is incomprehensible that parliament’s education and select committee has voted to deny education sector groups an opportunity to have some input on critical legislation to introduce national standards for literacy and numeracy.

  Media Release 2008/75 (0.1mb pdf)

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study is conducted every four years. It measures achievement levels among Year 5 students in 59 countries and the results for 2006/7 have just been released. The results of this international study showed a marked drop in student achievement levels in science.

  Media Release 2008/74 (0.1mb pdf)

The government’s 90 Day Bill rides rough-shod over workers and pushing it through parliament as a matter of urgency, is ill-considered and irresponsible. NZEI believes the legislation is unfair and unjustified and there is still confusion over exactly how it will be applied.

  Media Release 2008/73 (0.1mb pdf)

School principals need better support and career development opportunities, to stop them leaving the workforce in droves. New research shows only a third of principals who left their job this year, were moving to new principal positions.

  Media Release 2008/72 (0.1mb pdf)

Latest birth rate statistics should send a clear message to the new government that teacher recruitment and retention need to be placed at the top of its education agenda.

  Media Release 2008/71 (0.1mb pdf)

NZEI congratulates Anne Tolley on her appointment as Minister of Education and hopes the new National government will follow a steady and moderate course for education.

  Media Release 2008/70 (0.1mb 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)