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.
CONFERENCE 2023/2024The NZPSA|TKTToA 2023/2024 Annual Conference will be hosted by the University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau, between the 15th and 17th of February 2024. The theme of the conference is "The Rising Pacific." Access the Conference Website here! | 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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