James Thomas
Cheese makers face tough competition
They might be old and mouldy, or big and salty, and they might come with a cute name like Drunken Nanny Black Tie or Grinning Gecko Cumin & Garlic.
Their creators are falling over each other to be… Audio
Teacher aides may cover for Auckland teachers in 2018
Auckland primary schools fear they will have to use teacher aides in place of teachers next year and they want the government to pay for it. The city's principals have asked the Education Minister… Audio
Teacher aides could stand in for teachers in Auckland
Auckland primary schools fear they will have to use teacher aides in place of teachers next year and they want the government to pay for it. The city's principals have asked the Education Minister… Audio
Auckland teacher shortage could cause subject cancellations
Some schools are getting no applicants at all for their vacancies, and principals fear they will have to cancel subjects and increase the number of children in some classes next year. Audio
Perfect storm creates Auckland teacher shortage
Kathryn Ryan examines the complex factors behind Auckland's chronic teacher shortage with the Presidents of the city's principals' associations. James Thomas is the President of the Auckland secondary… Audio
Auckland schools prepare for 2017 teacher shortage
Auckland schools are preparing for a teacher shortage next year. Principals say they say high house prices and traffic woes are contributing to the crisis. Audio
Auckland schools prepare for 2017 teacher shortage
Auckland schools are preparing for a teacher shortage next year. Principals say they say high house prices and traffic woes are contributing to the crisis. Audio