NZHTA Pānui 6, 2026

NZHTA Pānui 6, 2026

Tēnā koutou katoa,

We await the release of Phase 5 History | Te Takanga o te Wā which is in the Tranche 3 release of subjects from the Ministry. It is a shared curriculum area between NZC and TMoA.  This is set to go live on Tāhurangi for sector consultation on 6 July. It is a short feedback window of only 4 weeks so there will be plenty of info and support from NZHTA to unpack this curriculum document when its released and prepare submissions via a survey.

In this pānui:

• Could you be the next NZHTA Kaiārahi ???

• Constitution voting reminder

• NZHTA ‘History Matters’ Series

• Upcoming NZHTA workshop in Tauranga

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

Ngā mihi

Nick Fitness, NZHTA Kaiārahi

nzhtaexec@gmail.com

Constitution voting reminder

Please don’t forget to vote! These changes reflect the commitment that NZHTA made at the 2023 Conference to ensure that we, as an organisation, are Te Tīriti honouring.

Here are the proposed constitution changes to view. Here is a recorded webinar to familiarise NZHTA members with the proposed changes to our constitution. This was also presented to members at the NZHTA Conference in April. Voting will close on 6 July 2026.

ONLINE VOTING FORM

NZHTA ‘History Matters’ Series

We still have three more this term. All the sessions are recorded and shared here. They are on EVERY Thursday for the rest of this term, and we already have three booked in for next term too!

Thursday 11^th June, 3.30pm: A scholarship conversation – Karl Goddard, (audience participation required!)  - ZOOM LINK

Thursday 18^th June, 3.30pm: Using the Kiwis in Korea textbook, Craig Thornhill, NZHTA Chair - ZOOM LINK

Thursday 25^th June, 3.30pm: Teaching for the 1.3 historical concepts external – Nick Fitness, NZHTA Kaiārahi - ZOOM LINK

Upcoming NZHTA workshop in Tauranga

Please REGISTER HERE to attend an upcoming NZHTA workshop. 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! A big focus for this PD will be the curriculum changes if they are out.

Where: Tauranga - Te Manawaroa, Level 1 University of Waikato Tauranga campus

When: Friday 19 June

Time: 9am-2.30pm

Resource Spotlight

Understanding Dawn Raids at https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/understanding-dawn-raids 

Missed a pānui?

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

Ā kō ake nei | Coming up soon

NZHTA Scholarship resources

NZHTA Exams

NZHTA Term 3-4 Workshop dates

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.