History
Our History -ā tātou pūrākau
The New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS) was established in 1947 and later as a stand alone incorporated Society in 1967.
To read more about the history of the NZPsS - see these posters
* From independence to professional registration: A timeline of activities (PDF)
* 50 Years Social Justice (PDF)
* Members of the New Zealand Branch of the British Psychological Society 1964 (PDF)
* Highlights from our bicultural journey (PDF)
* Women working for change the first twenty years of the New Zealand Psychological Society (PDF)
* Pioneer women psychologists in the New Zealand Psychological Society (PDF)
* Supporting excellent practice through professional development (PDF)
* Our Karahipi Tumuaki Scholars (PDF)
Contact us () if you would like this free booklet "British Psychological Society, New Zealand Branch 1947-1967"
To hear about the history of the NZPsS click below on the videos of past NZPsS presidents
Past NZPsS President Assoc Prof Kerry Gibson reflects on her time as President (2014-2016)
Past NZPsS President Peter Coleman reflects on his time as President (2012-2014)
Past NZPsS President Frank O'Connor reflects on his time as President (2010-2012)
Past NZPsS President Jack Austin reflects on his time as President (2008-2010)
Past NZPsS President Dr Raymond Nairn reflects on his time as President (2006-2008)
Past NZPsS President Dr Cheryl Woolley reflects on her time as President (2002-2004)
Past NZPsS President Dr Barry Parsonson reflects on his time as President (2000-2002)
Past NZPsS President Dr Olive Webb reflects on her time as President (1993-1995)
Past NZPsS President Dr Freda Walker reflects on her time as President (1989-1990)
Past NZPsS President Dr Aloma Parker (nee Colgan) reflects on her time as President (1985-1986)
Past NZPsS President Dr Ross St George reflects on his time as President (1982-1983)
Past NZPsS President Prof Andrew Hornblow reflects on his time as President (1980-1981)
Past NZPsS President Emeritus Prof Tony Taylor reflects on his time as President (1971-1972)
Prof Neville Blampied, Executive member from 2004 – 2010, discusses the major issues in education and research
Past Presidents of the NZPsS
Click here to view the list of past NZPsS Presidents
