NZHTA Pānui Term 4 Week 3, 2025

NZHTA Pānui Term 4 Week 3, 2025

Tēnā koutou katoa,

No doubt everyone is highly focused on preparing ākonga for the upcoming NCEA assessments - only a few weeks left before the exams begin! We would like to acknowledge that it is also a very stressful time for many with continuing industrial action and the looming mega strike. A teacher emailed me this morning reflecting on how apt next year’s History scholarship theme is given the current political climate. NZHTA workshops begin next week on the West Coast and I’m looking forward to getting out and around the motu in the coming weeks to meet and support you in these kanohi ki te kanohi/face to face workshops. More info on these below.

In this pānui:

• NZHTA Term 4 Reflection and Planning Workshop Series 2025

• KWLF World Congress in Queenstown

• He Rau Ringa e Oti ai: Many Hands Make History NZHA Conference

• Missed a pānui?

• Kōrero Mai | We'd love to hear from you!

As always, please just reach out with any history related matters and I will do my best to help.

Ngā mihi

Nick Fitness

nzhtaexec@gmail.com

NZHTA Term 4 Reflection and Planning Workshop Series 2025

We have now locked in 11 workshops across the motu for Term 4. These will be a chance to reflect and share on the year that’s been, and plan for the year ahead! A full day of NZHTA PLD to share, learn & inspire. Don’t miss it! This workshop is tailored for history teachers who want to strengthen their practice, connect with colleagues, and maybe even a chance to share your expertise with others!

Why Attend?

Grow – expand your knowledge and skills.

Connect – build meaningful relationships with history teachers from across the region.

Lead - We’d love for you to contribute! If you have a session idea, or topic you’re passionate about, this is your chance to take the lead. Together, we can create an enriching, supportive space that benefits everyone. Email me if you want to get involved at nzhtaexec@gmail.com

TE TAI POUTINI/WEST COAST - Thu 30 Oct – (venue: John Paul and Greymouth High) 9.30am- 3.00pm REGISTER HERE

ŌTAUTAHI/CHRISTCHURCH - Fri 31 Oct - (venue: Rangi Ruru Girls’ School) 9.30am- 2.00pm REGISTER HERE

TE TAI TOKERAU/NORTHLAND - Fri 7 Nov - (venue: Kerikeri High School) 9.30am - 2.00pm REGISTER HERE

ŌTEPOTI/DUNEDIN - Mon 10 Nov - (venue: Trinity Catholic College) 9.30am -2.00pm REGISTER HERE

MANAWATŪ/PALMERSTON NORTH – Mon 10 Nov – (venue: Palmerston North Boys’) 9.30am -2.00pm REGISTER HERE

TIMARU – Tue 11 Nov - (venue: Timaru Girls’) 9.30am -2.00pm REGISTER HERE

WAIKATO + BAY OF PLENTY – Thu 13 Nov - (venue: Rototuna High School)9.30am - 2.00pm REGISTER HERE

TE MATAU-A-MĀUI/HAWKE’S BAY – Fri 14 Nov (**Please note date change) - (venue: Iona College) 9.30am- 2.00pm REGISTER HERE

TĀMAKI MAKAURAU/AUCKLAND - Mon 17 Nov - (venue: Manurewa High School) 9.30am - 2.00pm REGISTER HERE

NGĀMOTU/NEW PLYMOUTH – Tue 18 Nov – (venue: Puke Ariki Museum) 10am - 2.00pm REGISTER HERE

TE WHĀNGANUI-Ā-TARA/WELLINGTON - Wed 19 Nov - (venue: Wellington Girls’ College) 9.30am - 2.00pm REGISTER HERE

KWLF World Congress in Queenstown

The NZHTA and the Korean War Legacy Foundation were honoured to host the 6th Annual World Congress of Teachers of the Korean War in Queenstown last weekend. This unique gathering was not only a time for international collaboration and professional growth – it was also a moment to reflect on the enduring legacy of the Korean War and the profound sacrifices made by those New Zealanders who served. We were very fortunate to have three Kiwi Korean war veterans attend - Alan Cull (age 101), Tony Smith (age 94), and Ron Abey (age 100). Just incredible!

The NZHTA have published a new history textbook that is free for every school in New Zealand - Kiwis in Korea – Teaching about New Zealand’s Involvement in the Korean War through Inquiry. One copy of this book will be posted to every high school in New Zealand. This copy should arrive in the next 2-3 weeks. The entire book, including chapter breakdowns, will also be available digitally both in .pdf format as well as accessible Google Docs format early next year on the Korean War Legacy Foundation website and our NZHTA website. I will update you on when this digital version is live. Below are some photos from the conference.

He Rau Ringa e Oti ai: Many Hands Make History NZHA Conference

To tell the many and varied stories of our past we need many and varied storytellers in the present. Histories are made and told in multiple ways in Aotearoa today: by and within whānau; families, marae; kura; schools; libraries; museums; archives; public service agencies; wānanga; universities and other communities and institutions. Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato and Waipapa Taumata Rau are excited to be hosting the 2025 Biennial NZHA Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau at Waipapa Taumata Rau. This year the theme of our conference celebrates the many different people, organisations, modes, topics and approaches of history-telling in Aotearoa, and aims to foster connection across our history community. Here is the link to the conference page.

Missed a pānui?

You can find all our previous pānui on our website: https://nzhta.org.nz/

Kōrero Mai | We'd love to hear from you!

At NZHTA, fostering connections with our history community is at the heart of what we do. Whether you have questions, feedback, or ideas to share, we’re here and ready to listen. Your input helps us continue to support educators, enhance our resources, and advocate for quality history education across Aotearoa New Zealand. Reach out to us and let’s keep building a strong, supportive network together.