How can you be more involved in your local community of English teachers?
While these associations operate independently, NZATE values the important role they play in strengthening the teaching of English across Aotearoa. Where possible and appropriate, NZATE may offer support to help sustain and grow these regional networks.
The list of associations and contact people below is continually evolving. We welcome any updates to ensure the information remains current and useful. Please contact us with any details that need updating, and click on the association nearest to you for further information and contact details.
TTATE
(Tai Tokerau)
Tai Tokerau Association of Teachers of English
Secretary: Catherine Martin
catherinem@tikihigh.school.nz
AATEL
(Auckland)
richard@teachfirstnz.org
WELTA
(Waikato)
Waikato English Language Teachers’ Association
Contact: Julie Scott
Scottzjj@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Margaret Black
bk@melville-high.school.nz
Aoraki English Association
Contact: Connaire Ford
C.ford@roncalli.school.nz
Contact: Holly Scott
Scottho@craighead.school.nz
HBETA
(Hawke’s Bay)
Hawkes Bay English Teachers’ Association
Contact: Chris Bamber
cbamber@nbhs.school.nz
CREATE
(Central North Island)
Central Region Association of Teachers’ of English
BETA
(Bay of Plenty)
Bay (of Plenty) English Teachers’ Association
melissaf@mmc.school.nz
PETA
(North Island Plateau)
Plateau English Teachers’ Association
WRATE
(Wellington)
Wellington Regional Association of Teachers’ of English
Contact: Bronwyn Davies
daviesb@sacredheartcollege.school.nz
NETA
(Nelson)
Nelson English Teachers’ Association
Chair: Abbie Wright
abbiewright@cloud.garincollege.ac.nz
Treasurer: Nich Campbell
nich.campbell@motuekahigh.school.nz
Secretary: Jo Marris
jo.marris@ncg.school.nz
Waitaha English
(Canterbury)
Canterbury English Teachers’ Association
Chair: Laura Borrowdale
Treasurer: Kendra Burgess-Naude
Secretary: Anna Taylor
COATE
(Central Otago)
Central Otago Association of Teachers of English
President: Jennifer Smart
jsmart@wakatipu.school.nz
Treasurer: Ruth Needham
rneedham@wakatipu.school.nz
WETA
(West Coast)
West Coast English Teachers’ Association
Chair: Sandra Quick
quicks@greyhigh.school.nz
TETA
(Taranaki)
Taranaki English Teachers’ Association
Contact: Vicki McIvor vicki.mcivor@inglewoodhs.school.nz
SCETA
(South Canterbury)
South Canterbury English Teachers’ Association
Contact: Ella Wright
wrightel@craighead.school.nz