Every ākonga deserves quality physical education
PENZ is the national subject association for physical education in Aotearoa New Zealand, supporting teachers, educators, and school leaders to deliver quality physical education programmes.
A national voice for PE, from curriculum consultation to education policy, standing up for the subject and those who teach it.
Workshops, webinars, and national conferences that grow confidence and expertise at every career stage.
A nationwide network of kaiako, schools, kura, and partners who share what works.
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Our annual survey is now live — closes 1 November. It's our chance to check in, to understand your priorities, what you most value, and how to shape the future of PENZ. For anyone who leads or delivers physical education in NZ. Complete it for a chance to win one of five $100 Prezzy cards.
Take the surveyThe HPE curriculum refresh: the draft Years 11–13 Physical Education curriculum consultation has now closed, and PENZ is continuing to advocate for a knowledge-rich, evidence-informed PE curriculum. Follow the full story, the materials, and what comes next.
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