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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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Dec 02 2019
Thumbs up for school property announcement

The New Zealand School Trustees Association is giving the thumbs up to the government’s announcement of between $50,000 and $400,000 per school for immediate repairs and upgrades to school property, saying it will help to ease the load for schools right a

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STAnews November/December 2019
Nov 22 2019
STAnews November/December 2019

With a circulation close to 12,000 copies and ten issues annually, STAnews is NZSTA's flagship publication.

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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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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 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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NZSTA Workbooks

Online series of 2019 workbooks are available for trustees attending our workshops.
Copies can be downloaded and used as a learning resource at workshops.

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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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Conference 2020

NZSTA Conference

Our 31st annual NZSTA conference will be held in Rotorua from 17-19 July 2020. There'll be a selection of 57 seminars catering for new and experienced trustees.

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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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Mō mātou
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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