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About PENZ
Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ) - Te Ao Kori Aotearoa - is a professional non-profit organisation and incorporated society for people interested in promoting quality physical education.
PENZ actively promotes and develops physical education within New Zealand for teachers and students. The organisation also supports educators and others within the sector by providing opportunities for people to develop knowledge and understanding about all aspects of physical education.
Who are the members?
PENZ currently has 2800 plus (1) affiliated individual members, and is growing. A large proportion of members come from primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions, with the balance being made up from students, national and international journal subscribers, and other interested individuals and corporations.
PENZ is a non-profit organisation. Membership fees are a primary source of revenue to provide its services.
How is PENZ organised?
The organisation is led by a National Board made up of PENZ members. The Board meets about 6 times a year. National office has recently moved to Tauranga and employs a Chief Executive Officer.
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Membership Options
| Membership Type | Fee (incl gst) | Scope |
| Student | $56.25 | individual member |
| Personal | $106.88 | individual member |
| Primary School | $112.50 | any number of staff |
| Secondary 1 | $247.50 | 1-3 staff members |
| Secondary 2 | $360.00 | 4-7 staff members |
| Secondary 3 | $472.50 | > 7 staff members |
| Corporate | $450.00 | by arrangement |
| Journal National | $56.25 | Journal only, NZ |
| Journal Overseas | $135.00 | Journal only, out of NZ |
Footnote (1): As at end of February 2010
Membership Benefits
- Professional Development Workshops - regional workshops are planned for teachers through to tertiary institutions.
- Academic Journal - currently published twice a year, the Journal of Physical Education New Zealand includes professional research articles and book reviews. Articles are sourced from throughout the world.
- Website - www.penz.org.nz includes information on professional development programmes, resource downloads, upcoming events, on-line bookings, and useful links to other sites.
- Regional Branches - responsible for strengthening local initiatives, supporting members and offering advice to members in their areas.
- Resources - a wide range of resources relevant to todays education sector. PENZ is also involved in developing new resources. Networking - with an ever-increasing membership base, there are excellent networking opportunities through annual conferences and other social and regional events.
- Contracts for Service - each year PENZ is contracted by other agencies to provide professional development or resource development. Agencies include the Ministry of Education and RHAs.
- TAKed - Te Ao Kori Education Programme - a new initiative designed around Maori movement (of body, mind, spirit) and culture. The programme will give individuals the opportunity to develop knowledge of Tikanga Maori and bi-culturalism in New Zealand and will promote creativity and excellence in a movement context.
- Advocacy - at national and local levels, PENZ advocates for quality physical education through liasion with government and relevant agencies.
We invite you to contact us for more information.