The Primary Classroom Teachers Advisory Group (PCTAG) promotes the participation of classroom teachers in NZEI, and advises NZEI's National Executive on professional and industrial issues specific to primary teachers.

PCTAG was established as a pilot in 2001. In 2002, the National Executive reviewed and endorsed its continuation as an official NZEI group, and in February 2003, elections were held to select the group members.

The purpose and scope of PCTAG is to:

• Consider and support professional and industrial issues specific to the primary teaching sector;
• Promote participation of classroom teachers in NZEI’s structures, particularly at national level;
• Receive work from the National Executive and advise the National Executive.

PCTAG - The Role of the District Council Representative

The Primary Classroom Teachers Advisory Group is drawn from District Councils, National Executive and Te Reo Areare.  Current 2006-7 members are:

Regional representatives:

Noeline Lemon, Tai Tokerau
Pam Warner, Auckland
Denise Hird, Waikato (Convenor)
Roger Pooley, Bay of Plenty
Erin Lawrence, Central East
Chris Dalliston , Taranaki
Jenny Orange, Wanganui
Marie Dawson, Wellington (Deputy Convenor)
Dave Paterson, Nelson
Julia Rose, Waitaha/Christchurch
Deirdre Mackay, Otago
Barbara Curran, Murihiku/Southland

National Executive liaison representatives :
Chris Eccersall-Panther
Frances Guy

Te Reo Areare representatives :
Merearihi Whatuira
Hinewai Smith

Meetings for 2007

Dates for the Primary Classroom Teachers Advisory Group meetings in 2007 are as follows:

23-24 February

25-26 May

17-18 August

16-17 November

Contact your PCTAG representative if you would like to comment or offer input on the meetings.

If you require more information contact NZEI Executive Officer, Geraldine Ryan.