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NZEI congratulates new Education Secretary
NZEI congratulates new Education Secretary
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November 2016
NZEI Te Riu Roa congratulates Iona Holstead on her appointment as Education Secretary, and looks forward to working with her in the interests of children and young people.
"This is a challenging time in education, and we look forward to working with Ms Holstead in the interests of all our learners," NZEI president Louise Green said.
"New Zealand's young people rely on all of us to work together for a strong public education system that grows equality and nurtures all their potential.
"We wish Iona all the very best as she begins this important new role."
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NZEI Te Riu Roa
New Zealand Educational Institute
NZEI Te Riu Roa members work in every community in New Zealand, leading and advocating for quality public education.
We are the 50,000 principals, teachers and support staff who work in primary, area and secondary schools as well as early childhood centres, special education and school advisory services. We come together as NZEI Te Riu Roa - New Zealand's largest education union, a Treaty based organisation and a powerful advocate for quality public education.
We have the most important job in New Zealand - educating for the future.
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