The professional organisation for those working in political studies in Aotearoa New Zealand |
The New Zealand Political Studies Association / Te Kāhui Tātai Tōrangapū o Aotearoa, or NZPSA, was founded in 1974 and is a collegial association of individuals. It exists to promote and encourage the study of politics involving not just academics, but also students and practitioners, journalists and pollsters. The NZPSA is a constituent member of the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi, and holds an annual conference that welcomes a range of disciplinary perspectives to the study of political phenomenon.
50TH ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUMOn Thursday November 28th NZPSA | TKTToA will hold a 50th Anniversary Symposium to mark the founding of the Association. The Symposium will be held in the Great Hall at the Christchurch Arts Centre between 9am and 6pm. Click here to register. | News
| WOMEN Talking PoliticsThe aim of Women Talking Politics – a mini-journal produced by the New Zealand Political Studies Association – is to promote the work of women political scientists in New Zealand. The journal welcomes submissions by New Zealand-based women political scientists (both academic staff and postgraduate students). Read the latest issue here. |
JOin NOwNZPSA MEMBERSHIP Ability to attend the NZPSA annual conference. Discounted members' rates at APSA & CPSA conferences. Eligibility for international & domestic awards and grants. Quarterly members' newsletter direct to your inbox. Access to Network opportunities. Eligibility for postgraduate conference prizes. | MediaThe NZPSA attracts members from a range of backgrounds and disciplines who come together at the annual NZPSA Conference. |
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