Getting Certificated
Whai tiwhiketetanga
Registration and certification is the way we ensure all teachers in Aotearoa are qualified, capable and ethical professionals.
Professional Practice
Mahi ngaiotanga
Teachers have a professional obligation to develop professional relationships with a diverse range of learners and whānau and maintain and raise professional standards.
Resource Centre
Te pokapū rauemi
Search by topic for webinars, videos, documents and more to help your practice and leadership grow.
News and Advocacy
Te taunaki me ngā pūrongo
See the latest on what we have been doing to speak up and out for teachers on important issues and use their expert opinion to positively influence the education system.
About Us
E pā ana ki a mātou
The Teaching Council | Matatū Aotearoa is the professional body representing teachers in early childhood education, primary and secondary schooling.
Find the Council's published documents including annual reports, strategic plans and information requests.
Annual Reports
Strategic Plans
Gazette Notices
Briefing to the Incoming Minister
Information requests
Annual Report 2019
Annual Report 2018
Annual Report 2017
Annual Report 2016
Annual Report 2015
Our Path to the Future: Strategic Plan 2019-2024
Our Path to the Future: Strategic Plan 2016-2021
Gazette Notice 6 November 2020 - Expiry Date for Practising Certificates
Gazette Notice 22 May 2020 - Fees for Registration, Practising Certificates, and Limited Authority to Teach
Gazette Notice 15 November 2018 - Election Rules
Gazette Notice 15 December 2016 - Interim Practising Certificate
Gazette Notice 2 June 2016 - Education Council Rules
Gazette Notice 1 July 2015 - Fees
Gazette Notice 1 July 2015 - Rules
Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Education November 2020
Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Education October 2017
Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Education September 2014
Response date
Response (pdf)