Thank you for your patience as we continue to review and update our forms, templates, guidance, and other information following the lifting of the COVID-19 vaccination updates. In the meantime, our Advisory and Support Centre is available to discuss any governance or employment matters on 0800 782 435, or alternatively by email  – eradvice@nzsta.org.nz  (for employment advice) or  govadvice@nzsta.org.nz  (for governance advice).

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At New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) we provide a range of services to all school boards 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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COVID-19 Information for Boards

For updates relating to COVID-19, the vaccine mandate and boards.

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COVID-19 Information for Principals

For updates relating to COVID-19 employment matters.

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First-of-a-kind partnership to deliver world-class training for school boards
Apr 12 2022
First-of-a-kind partnership to deliver world-class training for school boards

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Post-mandate Health and Safety webinar for school leaders available on video
Apr 07 2022
Post-mandate Health and Safety webinar for school leaders available on video

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Specific training a must for rural school boards says 2020 NZSTA award winner
Mar 17 2022
Specific training a must for rural school boards says 2020 NZSTA award winner

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Board matters - 28 February 2022
Feb 28 2022
Board matters - 28 February 2022

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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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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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Our Advice and Support Centre

All boards of trustees can access advice on all matters relating to governance and employment. We have a team of experienced governance and employment advisers in place at a national and local level working alongside schools.

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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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About us

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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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