Press Release – New Zealand Educational Institute Educators across the country are shocked that the Government has chosen to restrict public servants’ pay for a further three years, says education union NZEI Te Riu Roa. Teachers, principals and support staff, and a huge range of other education … Educators across the country are shocked that the Government has chosen to restrict public servants’ pay for a further three years, says education union NZEI Te Riu Roa. Teachers, principals and support staff, and a huge range of other education professionals, are all set to be affected by the announcement. NZEI Te Riu Roa President Liam Rutherford says the decision is concerning, and unfair on educators who have played a key role in our COVID-19 recovery.