We asked you to nominate the teachers who go above and beyond, and Rotorua – you delivered! After receiving so many heartfelt nominations, we now have our finalists for Teacher of the Year 2025.

The Finalists Are:

• Mrs Bennett from Westbrook School

• Whaea Pam from Ngongataha Primary

• Miss Ryan from St Mary's Catholic School

• Mrs Trembath from Westbrook School

Now it’s over to you – head to the More FM Rotorua Facebook Page and vote for your favourite finalist!

This Friday, Jack from the Workplace Social Club could be walking into one lucky classroom to surprise our winner with:

🏆A certificate of recognition

💐A bouquet of flowers

♨️A Waiariki Hot Springs and Spa gift voucher (TBC)

This celebration of our incredible local teachers is all thanks to NumberWorks’nWords Rotorua, who for over 40 years have been helping Kiwi kids succeed with.