The National Council of Home Educators NZ (NCHENZ) has been an Incorporated Society since 1998, dedicated to supporting and advancing home education across Aotearoa New Zealand at a national level. We are the only nationwide homeschooling body in NZ representing all home educators, and we hold a strong commitment to neutrality. As per our Constitution, we do not endorse or promote any particular political, religious, educational, parenting, or socio-economic philosophy or methodology. Our focus is on creating an inclusive environment where all members, regardless of their cultural background or beliefs, feel welcomed and respected.

The National Council is committed to cultivating a space where individuals with diverse perspectives can coexist and collaborate in support of home education. We have had zero membership fees for many years to ensure that the organisation is accessible to the entire homeschooling community, regardless of personal circumstances. We rely on donations to keep things ticking over, and request contributions via our quarterly newsletter twice a year (coinciding with the supervisory allowance payment). In keeping with the spirit of a true request, your membership will continue regardless of whether you choose to contribute.

The National Council is run by an elected Executive Committee who are all experienced home educators volunteering their time for the benefit of our national homeschooling community. Our quarterly newsletter is emailed to all members four times per year - providing updates about our activities, publicising national events, and sharing news. We have three private member-only Facebook groups which you will be invited to join on approval of membership. If you’re not on Facebook then you can elect to sign up to monthly email updates.