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Nau mai haere mai. Welcome

At New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) we provide a range of services to all boards of trustees to support and enhance boards’ capability in governance and employment. We are the most influential leader of effective school governance in Aotearoa and we represent the interests of our member boards.

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Latest news

Learning Support Coordinator Recruitment Update
Nov 15 2019
Learning Support Coordinator Recruitment Update

As you know NZSTA has been working alongside the Ministry of Education in support of the roll out of the new Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) roles...

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Membership matters 13 November 2019
Nov 13 2019
Membership matters 13 November 2019

Membership matters provides analysis and commentary for member boards on events, initiatives and working parties that NZSTA is involved with...

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Learning Support Coordinator Recruitment Update
Nov 04 2019
Learning Support Coordinator Recruitment Update

The first tranche of Learning Support Coordinators has already been met with proactive school boards of trustees and principals ready...

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Trustees Association perplexed and outraged by Judge’s ruling
Oct 25 2019
Trustees Association perplexed and outraged by Judge’s ruling

The New Zealand School Trustees Association is perplexed and outraged by a Tokoroa District Court Judge’s ruling that a North Island high school...

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NZSTA Knowledge Hub

Our Knowledge Hub is where you can find a range of learning tools to help in your role as a school trustee. Choose from the interactive modules, videos, podcasts, e-books and real-life board scenarios.

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NZSTA Conference

Our 31st annual Conference will be held in July 2020 in Rotorua. This is our premier membership event with professional development seminars, keynote speakers and over 900 school trustees attending from around the country. Attendance is limited.

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NZSTA Workshops

Throughout the year we run a wide number of events and workshops free for all trustees and the community. Look through the upcoming events in your local area and book them online.

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Become a Member

Member schools have access to an exclusive range of benefits; advocacy, regional representation, the NZSTA Conference, a range of discounts for your school and more.

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Copyright

Copyright licenses enable schools to access print, music and audio-visual content far beyond what is permitted by the Copyright Act. Make sure you have the correct level of copyright cover.

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Advice and Support Team

Our Advice and Support Centre is a team of experienced governance and employment advisers at a national and local level working alongside schools in assisting them with their queries.

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About us

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E tipu e rea
In our children lies our future

Learn about us and why our brand is much more than our name, our logo and strapline. It is a living entity that reflects the very essence of NZSTA – who we are and what we do.

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Our Organisation

NZSTA is a membership-based national organisation representing the interests of its member boards. Membership of NZSTA is open to boards of trustees of any state or state integrated school.

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