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    Be a part of campaigns that make a difference in our sector

    NZEI Te Riu Roa has been a voice for change every step of the way – from saying no to bulk funding, to fighting for gender equality, to honouring our country's history through the revised Aotearoa New Zealand histories curriculum.

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    Get support when you need it at work

    Stuff happens. Workplaces can be difficult to navigate. From advice and guidance to advocacy support – NZEI Te Riu Roa staff are experts in industrial relations and go into bat for our members every day across the motu.

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    Better pay and conditions

    By coming together, NZEI Te Riu Roa members negotiate better pay and conditions for themselves and their colleagues around the motu.

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    Look after your health and your whānau’s health

    The very same unions that protect your rights at work, created HealthCarePlus to protect what’s most important to you in life. Members can ioin 13,000 fellow union members who are supported by HealthCarePlus

Put Your Membership on Hold

If you are going on leave without pay or parental leave from a position you are entitled to return to we can put your subscriptions on hold for a time. Contact us to request your membership be put on hold.

Update Your Payment Details

If your membership payment details have changed, you can contact us to update them.

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NZEI Te Riu Roa does not receive notification from employers when a member ceases employment with them so it is important to contact us if you are no longer employed in any position we cover to avoid overpayment.If you no longer require membership of NZEI Te Riu Roa please fill in this form to request cancellation of your membership. Please note there is a 14-day notice period for resignation/cancellation of membership.If you are going on leave without pay or parental leave from a position you are entitled to return to we can put your subscriptions on hold for a time. If you are going on leave without pay or parental leave from a position you are entitled to return to we can put your subscriptions on hold for a time. Contact us to request your membership be put on hold.

Contact us

Please get in touch by phoning 0800 NZEI HELP (0800 693 443) or nzei@nzei.org.nz and one our team members will be happy to help.