2026 Standards for the Teaching Profession
Teachers respect their trusted position in society and recognise the influence they have on learners, their understanding of the world and the future wellbeing of our society.
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Move to new Standards for the Teaching Profession over 2026 and 2027
The Teaching Council has approved new teaching standards, entitled the 2026 Standards for the Teaching Profession.
Government funding to pay teacher registration fees and levy through to 2028 announced (updated 8 May 2025)
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Election results, Education Minister appointments for the Governing Council and Teaching Council Te Tiriti submission
It’s time to change the conversation.
In 2023, 90% of New Zealanders said they value teaching — yet many teachers still feel undervalued and undermined. It’s time to move from appreciation to real respect. Teaching is expert, impactful work that shapes learners, whānau, communities, and Aotearoa’s future.