Primary and secondary school teachers will vote next week on whether to take joint strike action over failed pay and working conditions.
It follows the Government's $95 million investment to fund training for future teachers.
But, those on the front line are calling the funding a "band aid" solution to the problems the sector is facing.
They say it fails to address why there is a shortage, citing low salaries and being overworked as the reason behind some many people leaving the industry.
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Wainuiomata Primary School deputy principal Seletute Porter-Samuels told TVNZ1's Breakfast this morning, "We're asking the government to show courage.
"Yes, put in incentives like the teacher supply initiative that they've just announced. But actually look at the real problems and provide real solutions so that we keep the best people in our schools."
If the vote to strike passes, teachers will take to the streets again on May 29.
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