31 May 2023

Primary teachers to consider new pay offer

From Morning Report, 7:16 am on 31 May 2023
Teacher and student at Linwood Primary School, Christchurch.

Teacher and student at Linwood Primary School, Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson

After calling off a nationwide strike, primary teachers have a new pay offer to consider.

The potential deal includes a $4,500 lump-sum payment, and three pay rises.

NZEI members will consider the offer at meetings later today.

Our education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Tim Watkin.