The NZPSA was founded in 1974 and is a collegial association of individuals that exists to promote and encourage the study of politics in all of its guises, involving not just academics, but also students and practitioners including politicians, civil servants, pollsters and journalists, and from a range of disciplinary perspectives. The NZPSA hosts an annual conference that attracts national and international participants and awards annual prizes. The associations has strong links with all the political studies departments and programs in New Zealand, is affiliated with the journal Political Science, and has links with similar political studies associations internationally. Members enjoy various conference benefits nationally and internationally. The NZPSA is run by an executive committee. This website provides information, links and resources on relevant events, conferences and opportunities.
To keep updated and enjoy a range of benefits, become a member of the NZPSA.
To contact us please see the committee list.
Updates and news:
NZPSA election experts; NZPSA MMP experts; NZ Politics Daily
To post information on this website please send details to the Website officer, Bryce Edwards, bryce.edwards@otago.ac.nz.
