Membership Networks

Men's Network

NZEI Men's Network looks at issues such as teacher stress, educating boys, career paths, men's health issues, fatherhood, physical/sexual abuse. The Network is made up of one member of each NZEI District Council, who in turn co-ordinates a local network.

Current Men's Network members include Chris Eccersall – Panther (chair), Ian Leckie, Colin Tarr, Nigel Wilson, Ron Graham, and Karl Vasau.

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NN 2008/76 - 0800 NZEI Help

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

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MN 2004/01 - Men in Primary Teaching in NZ

Ian Livingstone looks at why so few men are entering primary teaching in New Zealand and asks the question - would more men in primary school classrooms have any impact on the achievement of children, boys in particular?

Men in Primary Teaching in NZ (2004) (0.6mb pdf)

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Contact:

If you want to find out more about, or join the men's network, please contact the secretary Kevin Burrows - kevin.burrows@nzei.org.nz or phone (04) 382-2708. Alternatively your district council will have more information about the men's network in your area.