A teacher backlash is building over government plans to reopen Auckland's classrooms after the school holidays.
Union leaders have told RNZ their Auckland members are astonished they could be back in school on 18 October while businesses in the region like restaurants and hairdressers remain shut.
Many teachers are on board however with government plans to make Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory for teachers.
The Education Minister Chris Hipkins has said Cabinet will consider the issue next week.
Auckland Maori-medium teacher primary school teacher Luanda Milo told RNZ she has no problem with requiring teachers to get vaccinated.
