Welcome to the official association website. Philosophy is a subject that is built upon critical thinking, and applies this skill to a range of domains covered under broad headings such as Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics, and Axiology. Since the late 1990s, New Zealand philosophy teachers have been actively working to raise the status of philosophy teaching in schools.
In 2025, the New Zealand government announced changes to the national qualification system. These developments give us a valuable opportunity to promote philosophy and secure its recognition as a subject option within the new framework. Our goal, therefore, is to support this transition by offering clear guidance on the nature of philosophy and its key subfields, while also providing support for teacher training and curriculum development.
This site will remain a resource for philosophy teachers, and will be updated with developments as they come to light.