National Iwi Chairs Forum Media Release

National Iwi Chairs Forum Media Release

The New Zealand Principals’ Federation and Peak Body Organisations unite with Iwi Chairs Forum. National Education Coalition Unites Against Changes to Education and Training Act Source: National Iwi Chairs Forum — The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF),...
NZEI Media Release & Open Letter to Minister

NZEI Media Release & Open Letter to Minister

Source: NZEI Te Riu Roa — Education leaders have signed an open letter to the Minister of Education, Erica Stanford, strongly opposing her move last week to gut the independence and core functions of the Teaching Council. Organisations signing the letter include...
Minister Takes Education Off Track

Minister Takes Education Off Track

NZPF Continues to Speak Out on Behalf of Principals — The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) President, Leanne Otene, said today she reiterates her concerns that the Minister of Education is taking education in the wrong direction. “As I reflect on...
Minister Caves to Extremists

Minister Caves to Extremists

NZPF Media Release, 4th November 2025 — As they grapple with major curriculum changes and changes to the Teaching Council, school principals woke this morning to learn that the Minister plans to remove all Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities from School...