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flag New Zealand approves up to 4.7% pay rises for 10,000 non-union primary teachers, effective 2026–2027.

flag New Zealand has approved individual pay increases of up to 4.7% for about 10,000 primary school teachers not covered by the NZEI union, effective from March 2026 and January 2027, with base salaries rising to $107,886 annually by 2027. flag The government says the move ensures fairness, especially as unionized teachers have not yet accepted a similar deal, while the Public Service Commissioner justified the action due to delays in collective bargaining. flag The union opposes the approach, calling it a breach of good faith and a threat to collective bargaining, and has requested intervention from the Employment Relations Authority.

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