NZHTA Executive Nominations for 2027-2028
The NZHTA Executive Committee is the governance body for the NZHTA. It is made up of three office holders (Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer). NZHTA's revised constitution allows for regional reps from:
a. Te Tai Tokerau | Northland
b. Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
c. Waikato
d. Te Moana-a-Toitehuatahi | Bay of Plenty
e. Te Tai Raawhiti | Gisborne and Te Matau a Māui | Hawke’s Bay
f. Taranaki
g. Manawatu/ Whanganui
h. Te Upoko o Te Ika a Māui | Wellington
i. Whakatū | Nelson/ Te Tauihi o Te Waka Marlborough
j. Waitaha | Canterbury/ Te Tai Poutini | West Coast
k. Ōtākou | Otago/ Murihiku | Southland
Chairperson: provides leadership and acts as spokesperson for NZHTA. Works closely with the kaiārahi, providing advice and guidance to that person.
Secretary: responsible for administration and records.
Treasurer: works with the kaiārahi in monitoring NZHTA’s finances.
Regional Reps
Provides regional leadership and support to history teachers. Contributes to decision making on NZHTA budgeting, strategy and resourcing during Exec Committee meetings.
The Exec term runs for two years and begins in January 2027. New Exec members will need to attend an Exec meeting at the start of December. Other duties include attendance at zoom meetings once a term, and contributing to decisions via email as required.
If you are interested in nominating yourself for the exec, CLICK HERE
Process
Nominations will close 5pm Friday 27 November 2026.
For contested positions, written statements will be distributed to NZHTA members.
Chris Walker from St Margaret’s College has agreed to act as the Returning Officer. Only he will be able to see the identity of the voters to check that they are NZHTA members. Only one vote from a school can be accepted.
