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Many South Island secondary and area schools are closed today as their teachers take strike action.
It's the first of three regional strikes by members of the Post Primary Teachers Association and the Educational Institute.
In Christchurch from 8:30 this morning teachers will picket at eight major intersections.
Teachers strike in Wellignton Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King
Our reporter Anna Sargant spoke to Corin Dann from the Riccarton Avenue Deans Avenue intersection.