About us
Physical Education New Zealand – Te Ao Kori Aotearoa is the national, professional organisation for physical educators in New Zealand.
We are a voice for the physical education community, and a credible network of knowledge and information about quality physical education. Together as staff, members, volunteers, and physical educators, we are working towards an Aotearoa where quality physical education is understood, valued and experienced. Physical Education New Zealand values and models treaty-led planning and decision making; and is a staunch advocate of bicultural curriculum, te reo Māori, te reo kori and te ao Māori. We support professional learning, environments and encounters that are positive, creative, inclusive, anti-racist, and gender diverse.
Hopukina te hau, te koiri, te hou –
Whakatipua, Whakatuarā, Whakanuia, Whakamaioha.
Ei, ko te ao kori e.
Grasp the source, the sound, the movement –
Expand it, Champion it, Celebrate it, Value it.
Ei, it is alive.
Members
Our members are:
• teachers of physical education in the early childhood education, primary, intermediate and secondary school sectors
• Health Education and Outdoor Education teachers
• lecturers of Physical Education in initial teacher education
• academics and researchers
• post graduate students
• professionals working in the sport, health and recreation sector.
• Life Members and Fellows who have contributed to the Physical Education New Zealand over the years.
We have active members in the regions who provide activities, events, and professional learning opportunities to support Physical Education New Zealand meet its mission and vision.
Staff
Physical Education New Zealand employs a full time Chief Executive, and a part-time Administration Officer and two Physical Education Subject Advisors.
Constitution
The Physical Education New Zealand Te Ao Kori Aotearoa Inc. Constitution – Te Kaupapa Ture sets out the rights, powers and duties of the company, the board, each director and each shareholder. Read the Constitution.
Physical Education New Zealand Te Ao Kori Aotearoa is an incorporated society and registered charity.
- Incorporated Society Registration 215718
- Charities Registration CC23994
As our guiding whakataukī refers to, we are committed to actively gathering and leveraging all available resources, passion for physical education, and fresh ideas that drive innovation in our field.
We aim to nurture the growth and potential of physical education in Aotearoa New Zealand, investing in professional development, curriculum enhancements, and advocacy.
Strategic Plan
Sharing with you Rāranga Rautaki our refreshed Strategic Framework for 2024-2027, which outlines our vision, mission, values and priorities over the next four years. This plan is the result of extensive consultation, reflection and feedback from our members, partners and stakeholders, and we are grateful for your valuable input and support.
Our Strategic Framework provides an outline of our intended direction and expresses our commitments to transforming communities through quality physical education. It is guided by our whakataukī.