Principals Welcome Government Teacher Registration Relief

by Maddi | Apr 27, 2025 | Media Release

NZPF Media Release, 28 April 2025 Source: NZ Principals Federation ⸻ Principals across the country welcome the Minister’s announcement today, that the Government will be paying Teacher Registration and Practicing Certificate fees ($550.00 every three years),...

Principals Support NZEI’s Call for Learning Support Boost

by Maddi | Apr 8, 2025 | Media Release

NZPF Media Release, 9 April 2025 Source: NZ Principals Federation ⸻ The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) supports the New Zealand Education Institute’s (NZEI) call for a $2.5billion investment in learning support services by 2030. “For...

Principals Reject Removal of Objectives for School Boards

by Maddi | Apr 8, 2025 | Media Release

NZPF Media Release, 9 April 2025 Source: NZ Principals Federation ⸻ Principals are urging the Government to retain all four core objectives in the Education and Training Act 2020, warning that proposed changes risk narrowing the purpose of education, and undermining...

STAND Tū Maia an essential service, say school principals

by Maddi | Dec 10, 2024 | Media Release

NZPF Media Release, 11 December 2024 Source: NZ Principals Federation ⸻ School Principals are shocked that ‘Stand Tū Maia’ is under threat and their new three-year contract may be cancelled after six months. The organisation provides specialised treatment,...

Continuing School Lunches a good first step say principals

by Maddi | Oct 22, 2024 | Media Release

NZPF Media Release, 23 October 2024 Source: NZ Principals Federation ⸻ “Yesterday’s announcement to continue the Ka Ora Ka Ako lunches in schools programme is a good step forward,” said Leanne Otene, President of the New Zealand Principals’...