There is no "one size fits" all when it comes to being involved with NZEI. We offer a myriad of things you can do with others or on your own.

Campaigns

Find out how you can help out with NZEI' s latest campaigns here.

NZEI belongs to the Council of Trade Unions, which brings together unions across the country to campaign and advocate for working people. Read about the CTU and other union campaigns here.

Education International and other countries' education union campaigns

International education union campaign news and activities are here.

Oppressive new industrial legislation in Australia and a Federal Government failure to support public education are of key concern to education colleagues in Australia. What happens in Australia may one day cross the Tasman - if you're interested, check out what the Australian Education Union and the Australian Council of Trade Unions are doing about it.

NZEI's Lobby Network _ Influencing Education Policies

Help NZEI develop national education policies, promote high professional standards and the best education for children by talking to your MP! To find out more about our lobby network, contact shelley.hughes@nzei.org.nz.

World Teachers Day

UNESCO inaugurated October 5 as World Teachers’ Day in 1994 to commemorate the joint signing of the UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers on 5 October 1966. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the signing.

Frequently asked questions

Find out more about NZEI, unions and what issues commonly concern our members More

Tell us your Story

Tell NZEI Rourou your story. Write a letter or suggest a subject for an article by emailing rourou@nzei.org.nz.

Getting involved at your workplace

If you're interested in supporting and organising with your colleagues in your workplace, talk to your worksite rep. Education and training is available in a wide range of areas. Better still, put your hat into the ring at your next worksite election! More

Get active within NZEI at branch level

“I’ve become involved in the union over the years at my branch, regional and national level. I’ve enjoyed it immensely and found it very empowering... I’ve appreciated that members can have real input and influence over the direction of the union if we put in the effort and get involved.” J ackie Hawthorne, Librarian, Northcote College, Auckland

NZEI Te Riu Roa is a democratic organisation where members elect their own representatives. Involvement begins in the workplace and continues through local branches, aronui tomua or komiti pasefika and district councils to the union's National Executive and Maori council, Te Reo Areare.

“I really enjoy participating in my local Aronui Tomua hui – NZEI doesn’t simply adopt a ‘one size fits all’ model, instead we can participate in the union in a way that is comfortable for us. I value the Maori strand within NZEI Te Riu Roa and the union’s commitment to Maori education.” Maude George, Kaiarahi I Te Reo, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Rawhiti Roa, Whangarei

Reflecting your interests

A plethora of networks and groups for women, young and new teachers, principals, early childhood members, gay and lesbian members, support staff and so on ensure the needs of all members are understood and reflected throughout NZEI Te Riu Roa.