Educational Organisations

The New Zealand Educational Institute   (www.nzei.org.nz)  

An organisation dedicated to advancing the industrial and professional interests of its members and safeguarding New Zealand's public education system.

SocCon   (www.soccon.org.nz)  

An Auckland conference for all primary and secondary school level teachers of social studies, history, geography and economics in New Zealand.

Services for Tertiary Education Organisations   (www.steo.govt.nz)  

Information on service providers to the tertiary education sector in New Zealand. The Ministry of Education, along with the TEC, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and Career Services, are the key central government agencies in the reformed tertiary education system.

Central Otago REAP   (www.coreap.org.nz)  

The Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP) is a Ministry of Education funded programme that provides supplementary and complementary education to Central Otago.

Technology Education New Zealand   (www.tenz.org.nz)  

A professional network which promotes and supports technology education in New Zealand. The organisation fosters the development of technology in the New Zealand curriculum.

AIMHI, Achievement in Multicultural High Schools   (www.aimhi.ac.nz)  

A group of nine decile one urban secondary schools where a large proportion of the schools' student population come from Maori and Pacific Island backgrounds.

Kia Ata Mai Educational Trust   (www.kiaatamai.org.nz)  

The Trust is involved in professional literacy development for Maori people. Kia Ata Mai Educational Trust is comprised of Maori teachers working in the Waikato area, who all hold senior management positions within their respective schools.

Tertiary Education Alliance   (www.tea.ac.nz)  

Established in 1998, the Tertiary Education Alliance is a network of polytechnics and institutes of technology who seek to ensure a stronger, more relevant and coherent system of tertiary education.

Xperts   (www.xperts.co.nz)  

Specialist developers of tertiary course materials, creating course content for polytechnics, Industry Training Organisations, Government agencies and private training providers.

EducatingNZ   (www.educating.co.nz)  

An education consultancy and project management organisation.

Drama New Zealand   (www.drama.org.nz)  

An association for teachers, youth theatre and theatre in education practitioners interested in promoting the recognition, study and development of drama in education from early childhood to tertiary education.

Waikato Kindergarten Association   (www.kindergarten.org.nz)  

A charitable trust operating kindergartens throughout the Waikato region. They aim to create environments that facilitate the interest and learning of all children by promoting their self esteem, confidence and independence.

New Zealand Union of Students' Associations   (www.nzusa.org.nz)  

The NZUSA is a federation of student associations and the largest student body in the country. NZUSA advocates for the common and collective concerns of students, representing students at universities, colleges of education and polytechnics.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award in New Zealand   (www.awardnz.org.nz)  

Young people aged between 14 and 25 are given the opportunity to prove their initiative, stickability, self-reliance and motivation.

New Zealand Musicological Society   (www.musicologynz.org.nz)  

Promoting the study, understanding and enjoyment of the musics of the world to a wide range of music lovers: from academics, librarians, composers and performers to private scholars.

Rethinking Middle Schools   (www.juniorhigh.org.nz)  

This website offers information for debate on the value of middle schools in New Zealand, including problems middle schools present and solutions which may help our young people meet the challenges of transition from primary to secondary education.

Learning Adventures   (www.learningadventures.co.nz)  

Specialised educational tourism packages with English language learning components for international students.

QPEC   (www.qpec.org.nz)  

Is a voluntary coalition of parents and educators.

Oasis Education   (www.oasis-edu.co.nz)  

A Ministry of Education accredited teacher recruitment agency, providing services to school principals, boards of trustees and teachers.

NZ Association for Co-operative Education   (www.nzace.ac.nz)  

Is an independent, not-for-profit incorporated association. They are with an elected Council, who manage the affairs of the Association on a non-paid, voluntary basis.

Teachers Work   (www.teacherswork.ac.nz)  

A site designed to support New Zealand early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary teachers in their work. They aim to disseminate information that teachers might find useful, with a specific focus on the New Zealand context.

Young Enterprise Scheme   (www.yesinnovationhub.co.nz)  

Website of the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), a secondary school program which aims to give young Kiwis a chance to show their entrepreneurial skills.

Literacy Learning   (www.literacy.co.nz)  

Leanna Traill offers educational consultancy services to primary and elementary schools in New Zealand, USA and Canada, and the Pacific area.

New Zealand Reading Association   (www.nzra.org.nz)  

The NZRA is comprised of regional councils which encourage membership of teachers, parents and literacy educators. The aims of the Association include the fostering of literacy learning and research in literacy education.

Education for Change   (www.efc.co.nz)  

An education consultancy with a particular focus on babies and their lifestyles.