A union's labelling the Education Minister's changes for reliever teachers a knee-jerk reaction to the current shortage.

Erica Stanford's changing who can gain a Limited Authority to Teach - allowing about 200 teachers who no longer hold registration to work as relief teachers.

It means both experts who aren’t qualified teachers and previously registered teachers, can come into classrooms as relievers.

PPTA President Chris Abercrombie says the change is essentially just putting in warm bodies to fill the gaps.

"They're looking after kids, not teaching kids or educating kids, not helping them - they're just looking after them. These kids deserve more."

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A union's labelling the Education Minister's changes for reliever teachers a knee-jerk reaction to the current shortage.
Erica Stanford's changing who can gain a Limited Authority to Teach - allowing about 200 teachers who no longer hold registration to work as relief teachers.
It means both experts who aren’t qualified teachers and previously registered teachers, can come into classrooms as relievers.
PPTA President Chris Abercrombie says the change is essentially just putting in warm bodies to fill the gaps.
"They're looking after kids, not teaching kids or educating kids, not helping them - they're just looking after them. These kids deserve more."
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President voices disapproval with changes to relief teaching standards

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The Former Buller Mayor turned New Zealand First candidate thinks the party's mining policy will win over West Coast voters. 

The party's policy will see 50% of the royalties from each mine returned to the region where the mine's located.

The party also wants to review mining rules, limiting the role of Government agencies like the Department of Conservation.

West Coast Tasman Candidate Jamie Cleine told Ryan Bridge that he's looking to change the minds of the Coast's Labour supporters.

He believes Labour have been failing to support what was its traditional heart - miners. 

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The Former Buller Mayor turned New Zealand First candidate thinks the party's mining policy will win over West Coast voters.&nbsp;
The party's policy will see 50% of the royalties from each mine returned to the region where the mine's located.
The party also wants to review mining rules, limiting the role of Government agencies like the Department of Conservation.
West Coast Tasman Candidate Jamie Cleine told Ryan Bridge that he's looking to change the minds of the Coast's Labour supporters.
He believes Labour have been failing to support what was its traditional heart - miners.&nbsp;
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Jamie Cleine: NZ First West Coast Tasman candidate and former Buller Mayor hopes for positive response to mining policy

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 30th of March 2025, Ryan asks Minister for Regulation and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour on his quest to cut red tape to help NZ's fuel resilience. 

He also asks about the rumour the government is about the shelve the LNG terminal. 

Former Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine talks why he's standing for New Zealand First - and whether the party's mining policy will win over the West Coast. 

Plus Andrew Alderson talks through Liam Lawson securing another points finish at the Japanese Grand Prix - and where to now for Tiger Woods. 

Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.          

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 30th of March 2025, Ryan asks Minister for Regulation and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour on his quest to cut red tape to help NZ's fuel resilience.&nbsp;
He also asks about the rumour the government is about the shelve the LNG terminal.&nbsp;
Former Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine talks why he's standing for New Zealand First - and whether the party's mining policy will win over the West Coast.&nbsp;
Plus Andrew Alderson talks through Liam Lawson securing another points finish at the Japanese Grand Prix - and where to now for Tiger Woods.&nbsp;
Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 30 March 2026 

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David Seymour is hunting for red tape to cut in an effort to stretch New Zealand’s fuel stocks further.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Regulation has asked businesses and the public to dob in any rules or regulations that could be getting in the way of an effective fuel response.

Seymour says stripping back unnecessary bureaucracy could help keep fuel flowing and ensure supplies are used where they matter most.

He told Ryan Bridge there's already been a few tips from members of the public worth exploring. 

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David Seymour is hunting for red tape to cut in an effort to stretch New Zealand’s fuel stocks further.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Regulation has asked businesses and the public to dob in any rules or regulations that could be getting in the way of an effective fuel response.
Seymour says stripping back unnecessary bureaucracy could help keep fuel flowing and ensure supplies are used where they matter most.
He told Ryan Bridge there's already been a few tips from members of the public worth exploring.&nbsp;
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David Seymour: Regulation Minister on red tape impacting fuel resilience, rumours LNG Terminal will be put on ice

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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President voices disapproval with changes to relief teaching standards

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