LIANZA Conference: Wai-Ora, Wai-Māori, Waikato

Event Introduction:

The theme references the most significant landmark of our region, the Waikato River. Rivers are powerful forces, relentless and enduring, giving and sustaining life: Tributaries, big and small, come together to create a diverse and connected system that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Libraries are also powerful forces, and like rivers, they must be respected, understood and well-managed in order to continue to nourish and support their communities.

Participate in this conference to consider the role and future of our libraries and the kaitiakitanga (guardianship and management) needed to ensure that libraries, and the benefits they bring, are strong and enduring.

Further information is available on the LIANZA website

ULearn2013

Event Introduction:

The ULearn conferences are organised by CORE Education, a not-for-profit educational research, development and implementation organisation in New Zealand.

Always an inspiring conference for the latest in educational theory and practice, particularly in relation to the integration of ICT into educational contexts.

Mark the dates for 2013 in your calendar and keep an eye on the ULearn website or contact Gwenny.Davis@core-ed.org.

2013 North Island Children's and Teens' Librarians' Conference

Event Introduction:

NICAT Conference 2013 - Manaakitanga - Empowering our Youth

The venue is the Rotorua Novotel Hotel.

Speakers include Mem Fox, Celia Lashlie, Isobelle Carmody, Tama Wise.

Further information and registration is available on the Rotorua District Library website

2013 NZATE Conference: Vintage to Visionary

Event Introduction:

New Zealand Association for the Teaching of English 2013 Conference aims to reflect an appreciation of what has lasting value – vintage – and the possibilities of new ideas and directions – visionary.

The venue is Karamu High School in Hastings.

Keynote speakers include Simon Armitage, Dr Angie Farrow, Matene Love and Anna Mackenzie

Read more on the NZTA website on the speaker profiles, programme and other information.

SLANZA Conference 2013

Event Introduction:

Winds of Change - School Libraries

• Empowering learners
• Generating enthusiasm
• Energising partnerships

The conference will:

• lift the profile of the school library in the eyes of the school and wider community; and
• provide inspiration and strategies for school librarians, library staff and teachers to work together in meeting the diverse needs of learners.

Keynote speakers include Tara Brabazon, Cathy Wylie, Professor Erica McWilliam, Dr Susan Sandretto

The venue is Wellington Girls College.

Further information and registration is available on the SLANZA website.

New Zealand Reading Association Conference

Event Introduction:

Sailing from Reading to Literacies.

Celebrating Teaching Prime Professional Development - speakers include Dr Maureen McLaughlin, Dr Steven Layne, Dr William Teale, Dr Barbara Comber

Reading Recovery Strand  - speakers include Dr Janet Gaffney, Dr Barbara Watson

Further information and registration is available on the NZRA website