Replacing NCEA: the new qualification
NCEA is being retired and two new qualifications are being introduced to replace it. The new qualifications will be significantly different in terms of subject choice, marking system, and assessment types.
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Working in a Charter School
As teachers in a charter school are employed under private contracts, not nationwide collective agreements, there is no guarantee that you will continue with the standard conditions of state sector teachers including these stated below.
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Annual Conference Papers 2026
All the papers that are going to this year's Annual Conference are online now for you to read and have your say.
Soon, you will be invited to a PPTA branch meeting in your school to discuss the papers and enable your branch to feed your views into your r
Past Annual Conference Papers
Here you can find a collection of our previous annual conference papers.
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PPTA survey reveals widespread concerns about curriculum implementation
Teachers are the experts in teaching and learning. The pulse check demonstrates the importance of listening to the profession as curriculum decisions are made.
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Addressing Unmet Need : A Roadmap to an Inclusive Education System
Every young person in Aotearoa New Zealand deserves equitable access to quality education and the support they need to thrive. However, secondary schools are facing increasing challenges as growing student needs outpace available resources.
Blue September with Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ
Tackle prostate cancer together
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Mahi Tika: Learning to make a difference
Mahi Tika is the professional development programme for PPTA members. Mahi Tika courses are practical adult education seminars based on case studies, collaborative problem-solving and discussion. The courses are delivered by PPTA field officers each year
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Ngā Manu Kōrero 2026
Annual Conference 2026
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Latest News
New secondary qualifications system projected to fail more young people
Modelling of the new secondary school qualifications changes shows that a third more young people - almost 15,000 – are potentially at risk of failing the new NZ Certificate of Education.
More curriculum finalised - but where's the support?
Final versions of the new Y0-10 Technology and Learning Language curriculum were released this afternoon, but teachers are still waiting for Health, Physical Education and Arts – along with the necessary professional resources and support for the entire curriculum.
