More than 2000 principals, teachers, parents and children march along George St, Dunedin, as part of the nationwide teachers' strike yesterday. Photo: Peter McIntosh : Support in South for teachers' cause

Roxburgh: Teachers and supporters from Millers Flat School and Roxburgh Area School take to the street in Roxburgh. Photo: Simon Henderson : Support in South for teachers' cause

Gore: About 150 teachers and supporters - including 25 children - gather and march in Gore's Main St. Photo: Sandy Eggleston : Support in South for teachers' cause

Invercargill: Teachers, children and supporters protest in Invercargill's main streets. Photo: Jono Edwards : Support in South for teachers' cause

Alexandra: Nearly 100 school staff from Alexandra and Clyde exhibit banners in full view of motorists yesterday. Photo: Adam Burns : Support in South for teachers' cause

Oamaru: Staff from about 20 North Otago primary and secondary schools protest at George Jones Park in Oamaru. Photo: Hamish MacLean : Support in South for teachers' cause

Wanaka: About 100 teachers gathered on the corner of Ardmore and Helwick Sts in Wanaka. Photo: Kerrie Waterworth : Support in South for teachers' cause