Our Story
Our purpose
The New Zealand History Teachers’ Association (NZHTA) was established in 1994 and is one of the largest subject associations in Aotearoa. Our key objectives are to:
- Promote and encourage the teaching of History
- Represent, advance and provide professional guidance and support for its members and their interests at the national level
- Act as the consultative body with the Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and in the development of the National History curriculum and assessment
- Establish close working links with the other Social Science Associations, other historical associations and the tertiary sector.
NZHTA Constitution (as amended at the 2022 AGM).
NZHTA Te Tīriti o Waitangi Position Paper (FINAL) Nov 2023
Our people
NZHTA Regions
NZHTA is supported by History Teacher Associations in various regions throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. The ordinary affairs of NZHTA are managed by an Executive Committee.
Regional History Teachers’ Associations are located in Auckland, Waikato, Western Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu/Wanganui, Nelson/Marlborough, Wellington, Canterbury, Aoraki, Otago and Southland.
Chair: Craig Thornhill
Kaiārahi: Nick Fitness
Secretary: Shayla Close
Accounts Administrator: Robyn Smit at admin@nzhta.org
Regional Representatives:
Te Tai Tokerau: Jane Jarman
Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland: Epifania Malifa
Waikato and Te-Moana-a-Toi / Bay of Plenty: Annabel Walsh & Kārena Ngata
Te Matau-a-Māui / Hawkes Bay: Rene Hanham
Te Upoko o te Ika / Wellington / Lower North Island:
Waitaha / Canterbury / Upper South Island: Josie Welch
Ōtākou me Murihuku / Lower South Island: Felicity Speight & Savannah de Vos
All are contactable via nzhtaexec@gmail.com
