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Philosophy Teachers Aotearoa New Zealand - PTANZ Networking component of the PTANZ The New Zealand Association for Philosophy Teaching (NZAPT) has been set up with the following goals:

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First and foremost, to develop Philosophy as a subject taught in NZ Secondary schools

2. To provide training and resources to teachers interested in teaching Philosophy

3. To encourage staff and students to engage in philosophical discussion in all classrooms

4. To liaise with tertiary providers who teach Philosophy

Day one of the new curriculum?
22/08/2026

Day one of the new curriculum?

Philosophy has been available in senior curriculum since 2011 and we are pleased to see its value continue to be recogni...
21/08/2026

Philosophy has been available in senior curriculum since 2011 and we are pleased to see its value continue to be recognized as it forms part of the new Civics, Politics, and Philosophy curriculum.

We’re introducing Civics, Politics and Philosophy as a new subject for senior secondary students.

From 2029, students in Years 12 and 13 will be able to study democracy, politics and philosophy, developing the knowledge and skills to think critically, weigh evidence and engage respectfully with different ideas.

It’s about preparing young New Zealanders to think for themselves, participate confidently in our democracy and engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

19/08/2026

Some highlights of the Minister's talk at our forum 18 August 2026

New curriculum on its way...
19/08/2026

New curriculum on its way...

Philosophy teachers say the inclusion of their subject in the secondary school curriculum from 2029 is a huge step.

16/07/2026
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03/07/2026

Please follow our new LinkedIn page:

Philosophy Teachers Aotearoa New Zealand | 2 followers on LinkedIn. We are an incorporated society that exists to advance the teaching and learning of philosophy. | Philosophy teachers in Aotearoa, New Zealand, have been quietly doing remarkable work for decades. Since the late 1990s, teachers have....

30/06/2026

    « All Events Philosophy Event Series – 17-18 August 2026 17-18 August, PTANZ is hosting three free of charge, connected events across two days in and around Parliament.  We look forward to welcoming you to any or all of the events and encourage you to share details with colleagues and frie...

Three events! Two days! One conversation!Join our August event series in Wellington.
30/06/2026

Three events! Two days! One conversation!
Join our August event series in Wellington.

    « All Events Philosophy Event Series – 17-18 August 2026 17-18 August, PTANZ is hosting three free of charge, connected events across two days in and around Parliament.  We look forward to welcoming you to any or all of the events and encourage you to share details with colleagues and frie...

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