New group promises to stick up for parents in battle to improve education

Thomas CoughlanPolitical Editor·NZ Herald·21 Sep, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to read‌Cameron Bagrie, who has worked as an economist for more than two decades, will chair the new group. Photo / Alex BurtonCameron Bagrie, who has worked as an economist for more than two decades, will chair the new group. Photo / Alex BurtonA new group promising to stick up for parents in pursuit of better educational standards for their children will launch this evening in Wellington.The group is designed to be a counterbalance to the teachers’ unions and principals’ associations when it comes to designing and advocating for education policy.