NZHTA Pānui 3, 2026

NZHTA Pānui 3, 2026

Tēnā koutou katoa,

Into the business end of the term and changing weather. This pānui contains important information regarding proposed changes to the NZHTA Constitution and the decision regarding the NEX funding. We hope to see many of you soon at the upcoming conference in Hawke’s Bay.

In this pānui:

• NZHTA Constitution proposed changes webinars

• NEX Funding 2026-2028

Take care and reach out to me as always with any help you need.

Ngā mihi,

Nick Fitness 

NZHTA Kaiārahi

nzhtaexec@gmail.com    

NZHTA Constitution proposed changes webinar

In September 2023 at the NZHTA Conference in Whanganui-a-Tara, the position statement was unveiled to NZHTA members. Our developing understanding strengthened NZHTA Exec’s commitment to this kaupapa - and led to a commitment in 2024 to redraft the NZHTA Constitution, to ensure all of our systems and processes were Te Tiriti Honouring. These proposed constitution changes represent the product of this revaluation and redrafting of this document.

The aim of this webinar is to familiarise NZHTA members with the proposed changes to our constitution and give you an opportunity to ask questions. Here is the document to view in advance with all proposed changes either highlighted or marked up for removal.

NZHTA Draft Constitution

This webinar is scheduled for next week, Thursday 12^th March. It will be on after school at 3.30pm and repeated in the evening at 7.30pm. These sessions will also be recorded and shared with all of you.

Zoom links:

Thursday 12th March, 3.30pm

Thursday 12th March, 7.30pm

NEX Funding 2026-2028

After extensive discussion and consideration, the NZHTA Executive has now agreed to and signed the NEX offer for 2026-2028. There were initial concerns regarding the wording of the NEX contracts which required Associations to support 'the direction and intent of the updated learning area'. He Rau Ringa (The Joint Subject Associations of Aotearoa New Zealand) lobbied the Ministry of Education on our behalf to ensure that the independence of subject associations could be preserved. The updated contracts allow for greater autonomy and flexibility for us.

We would like to thank you all for your feedback and input on this decision. This secures vital funding for our association and guarantees financial operating stability over the next three years. On our current budget, we will continue with a Kaiārahi position for 2026 and for 2027 at this stage.

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Ā kō ake nei | Coming up soon

8-10 April 2026 – NZHTA Conference – more info at  https://nzhta.org.nz/conference

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.