Pūnga mātauranga

School strike notifications

16 Here 2024

We are consulting on changes to school strike notifications to extend the required notification of strike action.

The proposal presents three options for extending the school strike notification, including:

  • no less than three working days
  • no less than seven calendar days, or
  • retaining the status quo of three calendar days.

The intent is to provide more time for whānau and schools to make alternative childcare and learning arrangements ahead of strike action, while still preserving the rights of teachers and other staff to strike. Consultation on the proposal closes 6 September.

Find out more:

Options to extend the school strike notification period (Ministry of Education)

NZEI Te Riu Roa's strike notice submissions

NZEI Te Riu Roa's strike notice submissions (appendices)