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11 Jul 2025 14:48
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  •   Home > News > Education

    A view that older teachers bring unique benefits to schools

    A view that older teachers bring unique benefits to schools


    A record eight thousand teachers were over the age of 65 last year - 70 percent more than in 2014.

    Kevin Greig is 68 has taught business studies and commerce for 20 years, because of his passion for the subjects.

    He says there's no substitute for the experience of older teachers.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

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    International:
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    Law and Order:
    A mentally ill Auckland man who reported seeing visions of the devil before he fatally stabbed a stranger, will be held indefinitely at a lockdown psychiatric facility 14:07

    Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix women have parted ways with their foundation fullback 13:47

    Netball:
    The Silver Ferns physio is backing the ANZ Premiership umpires in their policing of dangerous contact 13:27

    Law and Order:
    Two people have pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of a six year old child, in Wellington, in 2023 13:07

    International:
    Michael Storer third in Tour de France stage six, Tadej Pogacar gives up yellow jersey 13:07

    Business:
    People hoping to get their hands on cheaper butter, via fundraisers, may have to wait a little longer 13:07

    Law and Order:
    A 14-year-old has been jailed for three years and three months, for the fatal stabbing of a fellow teenager at a Dunedin bus hub 12:57

    Rugby:
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