
Ripeka Lessels
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Ripeka Lessels is the president of NZEI Te Riu Roa, advocating for improved conditions in the teaching profession to alleviate ongoing pressures from projected teacher shortages across primary schools.
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Ripeka Lessels is the president of the NZ Educational Institute and commented on the need for learning support for disabled students.
Palmerston North parent wants 5-year-old son’s record wiped after school stand-downThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-03-05
NZEI Te Riu Roa te manukura president Ripeka Lessels said the projected shortages were 'an ongoing pressure for primary schools and a major stress for school leaders'.
Bay of Plenty could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025 - ministry reportThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-02-28
NZEI Te Riu Roa te manukura president Ripeka Lessels said the projected shortages were 'an ongoing pressure for primary schools and a major stress for school leaders'.
Bay of Plenty could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025 - ministry reportThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-02-28






