New Zealand Educational Institute

[5] Due to the relatively fragmented history and nature of early childhood education in New Zealand, the largest number of collective agreements negotiated by the NZEI are in this sector.

[7] Members struck in 1994 and 1995 to successfully achieve pay parity with the Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA),[6] their colleagues in secondary schooling.

[8] Members struck in 2018 as part of the negotiation round with the Sixth Labour Government of New Zealand.

[6] On 29 May 2019, the NZEI and the PPTA stage a mega strike demanding higher salaries, rejecting the Government's three-percent pay rise offer.

[9][10][11] On 26 June 2019, primary school teachers voted to accept the Government's NZ$1.5 billion collective agreement.

NZEI's National Education journal from 1988
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at NZEI Te Riu Roa strike rally on the steps of parliament 15 August 2018
Placards at NZEI Te Riu Roa strike rally on the steps of parliament 15 August 2018. The placards read "We're not going to take it ANYMORE", "It's time to value teachers" and "iTeach, there's no app for that".