An error by the Education Ministry has meant teacher shortages for this year and last were not forecasted.

The Ministry is now projecting that schools will be 1250 teachers short between 2025 and 2027.

Principals and teachers' unions have had to combine classes and cancel subjects due to the shortage.

PPTA President Chris Abercombie talks to Ryan Bridge.

LISTEN ABOVE.

An error by the Education Ministry has meant teacher shortages for this year and last were not forecasted.
The Ministry is now projecting that schools will be 1250 teachers short between 2025 and 2027.
Principals and teachers' unions have had to combine classes and cancel subjects due to the shortage.
PPTA President Chris Abercombie talks to Ryan Bridge.
LISTEN ABOVE.

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the teacher shortage

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