At Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ), our journey is rooted in a passion for empowering educators and fostering environments where students thrive through physical activity. Since our inception, we have worked to ensure that physical education is valued as an essential part of every learner’s development—nurturing not only physical well-being but also social, emotional, and mental growth.
Our story is one of collaboration, advocacy, and impact. Guided by our Statement of Strategic Intent, we are committed to creating equitable access to resources and professional development for all educators. With a forward-thinking approach, we focus on sustainability, innovation, and future-proofing the education system to meet the evolving needs of both teachers and students across Aotearoa.
From supporting grassroots initiatives to shaping national policy, PENZ stands at the heart of the movement for inclusive, high-quality physical education. This journey is only possible with the collective efforts of our community—educators, students, partners, and members—who share our vision of empowering communities to embrace their world of movement through quality physical education.
WhakataukĪ | Our Guide
Rāranga Rautaki | Our Strategy
Our strategic framework provides a line of sight between our vision, our mission, and our strategic priorities. It charts a pathway for our intended direction and expresses our commitments. Underpinning this are our vales that are reflected in all that we do, along with the tikanga and kawa of Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ).
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. We recognise and celebrate the achievements of educators and advocates as part of our culture of success. Above all, we embrace the ethos that our collective efforts are key to advancing physical education in Aotearoa New Zealand. We also recognise the importance of being an honourable Treaty partner and operating in a way that minimises our impact on the environment.
At PENZ, we believe that the services and resources we provide should be readily available to all physical educators, not just those in a position to pay for them. This aligns with our core belief that the benefits of physical activity and quality physical education should be accessible to everyone.
By embodying these principles, we seek to promote growth and excellence in physical education across our nation.
Ngā Uara | Our Values
Values are the core beliefs that govern how PENZ organisation goes about its work - with educators, lwi, with whanau, communities with individuals, with staff and with
stakeholders.
Ngā Pou | Our Priorities
Te Kaupapa Ture | Our Constitution
The Physical Education New Zealand Te Ao Kori Aotearoa Inc. Constitution sets out the rights, powers and duties of the organisation, the Board, each director and each stakeholder.
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.
Ngā Mema | Our Members
Become a Member of PENZ - Support Our Vision for Physical Education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Why Membership Matters
Our commitment, outlined in our Statement of Strategic Intent, centers on fostering inclusive, high-quality physical education accessible to every learner. As a member, you become part of a community driving forward these shared goals—working to ensure that every educator has the resources they need to thrive and that every student experiences the benefits of lifelong physical activity.
Membership enables us to:
- Strengthen Our Advocacy Efforts: We collaborate with stakeholders to ensure physical education remains a priority in education policy.
- Promote Equity and Access: Your support helps make our professional development programs and resources available to all educators, reflecting our commitment to equity in access and sustainability across the sector.
- Expand Our Reach: Members provide essential feedback, helping us align our initiatives with the evolving needs of educators and communities across New Zealand.
How You Can Make a Difference
Your membership contribution directly supports our mission to build a future-focused education system, enabling us to:
- Provide free and subsidised resources for educators.
- Deliver workshops, webinars, and events that enhance teaching practices.
- Build a collaborative network of educators dedicated to the development of their students.
What It Means to Be a Charity with Members
As a charitable organisation, PENZ relies on the collective support of members to achieve its vision. Your membership makes you an active contributor to our mission. Together, we work towards:
- Equity, Sustainability, and Innovation in physical education.
- Influencing positive change through a united voice in educational policy discussions.
- Ensuring long-term impact by building a system where every educator and student can succeed.
Join Us and Shape the Future
We invite you to become part of our journey. Together, we can ensure that quality physical education empowers every learner, every day.
