About us

The New Zealand Association of Science Educators (Incorporated) supports and connects a range of science education groups. Membership is open to anyone — individuals or organisations — who share our passion for sharing science.

Our objectives are:

To promote the development of science education throughout New Zealand.
To facilitate liaison and cooperation between regional science teachers’ Associations.
To assist regional science teachers’ Associations in their efforts to sustain and expand their activities.
To disseminate information, articles and other material related to science education through newsletters, journals and other means.
To represent the interests and concerns of people involved in science education to the appropriate authorities.
To organise conferences of its members to further their knowledge of science education and to enhance their skills and interest.
To develop links with international science education Associations.
Such other objects as are deemed by the Council to be ancillary or related to the objects already stated.

Membership Options

Our Council oversees the Association and holds an annual meeting to:

Receive and consider the annual report of the Executive for the preceding financial year.
Receive and consider the audited financial report and accounts for the preceding financial year.
Receive reports on membership, finance, and their activities from Branches.
Fix the membership subscription fee for the following financial year.
Appoint an auditor.
Transact any other business of which due notice has been given.

Standing Committees

Biology Educators’ Association of New Zealand (BEANZ)
Earth and Space Science (ESSE)
Secondary Chemistry Educators of NZ (SCENZ)
New Zealand Institute of Physics (NZIP)
Primary Science (NZAPSE)
Science Technicians’ Association of New Zealand (STANZ)

Download 2023 Constitution

Our People | National Executive Committee

The National Executive Committee guides NZASE, following our constitution and Council policies. Have a question about the Association, membership, or conferences? Drop us an email — we’re happy to help.