New Zealand school leaders demand pause on rushed education reforms, citing burnout and poor resources.

New Zealand school principals from South Canterbury, Whiria New Plymouth, and South Taranaki have issued a joint open letter urging the government to pause rapid education reforms. They warn that frequent, poorly resourced changes to the English and maths curricula—now revised three times in two years—are causing staff burnout and undermining teaching quality. The principals oppose rushed restructuring of the Teachers’ Council and proposed shifts in Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities, calling for extended consultation into 2026, greater collaboration with educators, and policies grounded in evidence and professional input.