Welcome to the New Zealand Literacy Association. We are an association consisting of regional councils which encourage membership of teachers, parents, and literacy educators.

From our Executive through to our Regional Councils we are all volunteers committed to the development of Literacy in its many forms.

We seek to support educators to improve their understanding of Literacy, whether at preschool through to adults. We look to provide professional development for all that are interested as well as many other services to our regions.

Our partnerships with Australia and Oceania are also key to us as we see our role as global citizens.

Welcome to our website, our 2-5 year plan is to be a central hub where all educators know that they can come to for a wide ranging resource base.

He kete korero, nau te rourou
naku te rourou, ka ora ai tatou

With your basket of knowledge, and my basket of knowledge, all will benefit.

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2024 National Symposium – Building Resilient Minds with Critical Literacy

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National Events

The NZLA organise Annual Conferences run by the Regional Associations. From time to time there are workshops and other special meetings that are run.

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Scholarships

  • NZLA $5000 Research Scholarship

    The New Zealand Literacy Association is pleased to announce a Research Scholarship for NZLA members. This scholarship is to provide financial support to a current individual member of NZLA in order to undertake research in the field of literacy.

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  • Partnership with Marie Clay Literacy Trust

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  • Marie Clay Literacy Trust Travel Award

    The New Zealand Literacy Association is pleased to announce the availability of TWO international literacy travel awards. Both awards, supported by the Marie Clay Literacy Trust, allow for a New Zealand educator to attend an overseas Literacy Conference in the following year.

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  • Marie Clay Literacy Trust Early Careers Teacher’s Conference Award

    The NZLA acknowledges the generosity of The Marie Clay Literacy Trust for generously providing funding for Early Career Teachers.

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  • Marie Clay Literacy Trust Experienced Teacher’s Conference Award

    The NZLA acknowledges the generosity of The Marie Clay Literacy Trust for generously providing funding for Experienced Teachers.

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  • Marie Clay Literacy Trust Conference Workshop Presenters’ Awards

    The NZLA acknowledges the generosity of The Marie Clay Literacy Trust for generously providing funding for Workshop Presenters.

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  • Marie Clay Conference Address

    The Marie Clay Address was instigated to honour her achievements and her life-long commitment to literacy.

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