Possible Strike Day and SChool Closure - 23 October

Kia ora e te whānau,

I hope this message finds you well. The NZEI Te Riu Roa (the teachers’ union) has notified the Onehunga Primary School Board of the possibility of industrial strike action on Thursday 23 October 2025.

After careful consideration, the Board has made the difficult decision that, should the strike proceed, the school will be closed for the day. This is due to the limited number of non-striking staff available on the day, including the absence of senior leadership team members, to ensure safe staffing ratios and management.

As a result, we ask that all parents and caregivers make alternative arrangements for the care of their children as the school will not be able to provide supervision during the strike period.

We understand that this may be a challenging situation for many families. We have confirmed that sKids (provider of out-of-school care for primary-aged children) intends to operate on the day of the strike. For more information, please visit skids.co.nz.

You may also be eligible for the OSCAR Subsidy, which helps with the cost of out-of-school care. To learn more please visit https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/oscar-subsidy.html. Alternatively, you can call 0800 559 009 and request an interpreter in your  https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/oscar-subsidy.html referred language.

If you are not eligible for OSCAR funding, or if it does not meet your needs and you are experiencing significant financial hardship, please contact me at botchair@onehungaprimary.school.nz.

If we are formally advised that the strike is to go ahead, we will inform you as soon as possible. 

Ngā mihi nui,
Reuben Cutfield
Presiding Member,
Onehunga Primary School Board

A message from our Principal  Viki Holley

A message from our Board of Trustees Presiding Member (Chair) - Amanda Wellgreen