New Zealand Association for the Teaching of English
New Zealand professional association that promotes, supports and advocates for the teaching of English in Aotearoa.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
The New Zealand Association for the Teaching of English (NZATE), also known as Te Pouhere o Whakaako o te Reo Pākehā o Aotearoa, is a New Zealand professional association whose stated purpose is to promote, support and advocate for the teaching of English in Aotearoa. It facilitates liaison and cooperation between regional English teachers' associations, disseminates information through newsletters, journals, mailing lists and social media, represents the interests of people involved in English teaching to appropriate authorities, organises conferences, and develops links with international English teaching associations. It is led by an Executive Committee, with Pip Tinning as President, Caitlin Funk as Vice-President, Jenny McPherson as Treasurer and Melissa Flett as Secretary.
History
Vince Catherwood called the original meeting that resolved to establish NZATE at the Third International Conference on the Teaching of English in Sydney in 1980, and was convenor of the group that launched the first NZATE Conference in Wellington in 1981. He was the first secretary of the New Zealand Association for the Teaching of English from 1980 to 1989.
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