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

The NZHTA is supported by regional representatives throughout New Zealand. The ordinary affairs of NZHTA are managed by the NZHTA Executive. The contact email for NZHTA is: nzhtaexec@gmail.com

Our 2026 members:

Chair: Craig Thornhill

Kaiārahi: Nick Fitness

Secretary: Shayla Close

Treasurer: Bronwyn Houliston

Regional Representatives:

Te Tai Tokerau / Northland: Jane Jarman

Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland: Epifania Malifa

Waikato and Te-Moana-a-Toi / Bay of Plenty: Annabel Walsh & Kārena Ngata

Te Matau-a-Māui / Hawke’s Bay: Rene Hanham

Te Upoko-o-te-Ika/Wellington / Lower North Island: Karen Brightwell

Waitaha/Canterbury / Upper South Island: Josie Welsh