The primary teachers' union says today's pay offer is a huge win for teachers whose workloads have increased dramatically in recent decades.
Today, primary school teachers accepted the latest Ministry of Education collective agreement offer, putting an end to a lengthy negotiation campaign, including the largest education strike in the country's history.
The settlement includes a six percent pay increase in July, with two further increases next year, and has more than doubled classroom release time.
NZEI President Mark Potter speaks with Charlotte Cook
