Welcome to the New Zealand Historical Association's website. Through regular newsletters and conferences, along with advocacy and lobbying, the Association aims to promote historical study, teaching and research.

Fellows of the New Zealand Academy of the Humanities (FNZAH)
Te Matanga o Te Whainga Aronui
(The Fellowship is awarded for distinguished achievement in research in a field associated with the humanities-aronui.)
Professor Maureen Baker (Sociology, Auckland)
Professor Sekhar Bandyopadhay (History, Victoria)
Professor James Belich (History, Victoria)
Professor Emeritus Judith Binney (History, Auckland)
Distinguished Professor Brian Boyd (English, Auckland)
Professor Emeritus John Burrows (Law, Canterbury)
Professor David Carnegie (English, Victoria)
Professor Emeritus Brian Coote (Law, Auckland)
Associate Professor Stephen Davies (Philosophy, Auckland)
Professor Emeritus John Dunmore (Languages, Massey)
Professor Mason Durie (Maori Studies, Massey)
Associate Professor Manying Ip (Asian Studies, Auckland)
Professor Emeritus Mac Jackson (English, Auckland)
Professor Emeritus Lawrence Jones (English, Otago)
Professor Alan Musgrave (Philosophy, Otago)
Professor Michael Neill (English, Auckland)
Professor Robert Nola (Philosophy, Auckland)
Professor David Norton (English, Victoria)
Professor Emeritus Bill Oliver (History, Massey)
Professor Emeritus Erik Olssen (History, Otago)
Professor Nick Perry (Media Studies, Auckland)
Professor Michael Peters (Education, Illinois)
Professor Russell Poole (English, Western Ontario)
Professor Raylene Ramsey (French, Auckland)
Distinguished Professor Dame Anne Salmond (Social Anthropology, Auckland)
Professor John Smillie (Law, Otago)
Professor Kim Sterelny (Philosophy, Victoria)
Professor Emeritus Terry Sturm (English, Auckland)
Professor Mike Taggart (Law, Auckland)

Pou Aronui Awards
(This award is bestowed for distinguished service to the humanities-aronui. This standing can be demonstrated by a record of service to a national organization or agency, significant contribution to public policy in the area of humanities-aronui, or sustained public recognition or promotion of the humanities-aronui.)
Professor Emeritus Lloyd Geering
Professor Emeritus Wharehuia Milroy
Ms Katerina Mataira



Visiting Professor in Australian Studies 2009 - 2010
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Centre for Pacific and American Studies (CPAS), The University of Tokyo


The Visiting Professorship in Australian Studies was created in 1999 by the Centre for Pacific and American Studies, The University of Tokyo, to promote a deeper understanding of Australia and its regional engagement. The Australia - Japan Foundation supports activities associated with the position.

Applications are invited from highly qualified Australians with a significant academic achievement, including those who have moved to academia from the senior levels of government or community. The Visiting Professor is required to teach three courses at introductory and advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels; to present conference papers; to conduct research and participate in other activities. Opportunities are available to contribute to Australian Studies programs elsewhere in Japan.

The appointment is usually for a twelve month period, and commences no later than 1 October 2009. The Visiting Professor is expected to spend most of his/her time in Tokyo engaged in research and, during semester, in teaching. All teaching is conducted in English. An attractive salary package is available.

Applications close on 1 December 2008.

The selection process will be managed by the International Australian Studies Association (InASA). A full position description and application procedures are available at:
www.inasa-home.net and www.ajf.australia.or.jp

For any further information contact:
Professor Kate Darian-Smith
Vice President InASA
phone: + 61 3 8344 7232
email: k.darian-smith@unimelb.edu.au