Paid union meetings, 2016
PPTA and NZEI joined together for a historic series of paid union meetings, in which we discussed what we would do about the threat of bulk funding. See meeting roundups here.
Havelock North – 15 September
You can’t keep Havelock North down, and you can’t keep Havelock North’s educators away from their paid union meeting either
Rotorua – 14 September
Massive energy here at the #betterfunding PUM in Rotorua #HistoricalHui #NZEI #PPTA #HeAhaTeMeaNui? pic.twitter.com/P67VALg4je — Alex Le Long (@ariaporo22) September 14, 2016
Hamilton – 12 September
The Hamiltom PUM, easily one of our largest meetings so far, gathered educators from all over Waikato.
Taranaki TSB Stadium – 12 September
Tū mai Taranaki e! Almost standing room only at the New Plymouth PUM on September 12.
Nelson College, 7 September
800 members made their way to Nelson College for their joint paid union meeting.
Dunstan High School, Alexandra, 7 September
NZEI and PPTA members around Alexandra met at Dunstan High on 7 September.
James Cumming Wing, Gore, 7 September
350 members arrived in Gore, with standing room only in the venue!
Queenstown Memorial Hall, 8 September
Not even a temperature of -1° was going to keep Queenstown away from their PUM.
Civic Theatre Invercargill, 7 September
PPTA and NZEI members in the Invercargill area made a huge showing at the Civic Theatre for their PUM.
North Shore – Auckland, 9 September
A full house on Auckland’s North Shore as more than 1000 educators united to put kids needs first.
Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, 7 September
Over 2700 members of NZEI and PPTA cast their votes at the paid union meeting in Christchurch.
Great Barrier Island, 7 September
Our smallest meeting so far was on Great Barrier Island, involving staff from Okiwi, Kaitoke and Mulberry Grove schools.
Wellington – Michael Fowler Centre, 6 September
NZEI and PPTA members packed into the main auditorium at the Michael Fowler Centre on Tuesday 6 September.
Dunedin Town Hall, 6 September
1300 NZEI and PPTA members filled the Dunedin Town Hall to show their support for better funding.
Auckland Town Hall, 5 September
Over 1400 NZEI, PPTA and E tū members attended the first of our paid union meetings in Auckland, 5 September. See photos, videos, and reactions here.