NZLA Regional Events

Thu 24th Oct 2019

Ideas & Ice cream afternoon

Great afternoon for teachers and student teachers to come along to and listen to some great speakers and gain some ideas for their classroom. $6 for student teachers

Wed 16th Oct 2019

The Reading Book Launch Workshop – Sheena Cameron and Louise Dempsey

This workshop introduces Sheena and Louise’s new book. The Reading Book aims to support teachers to plan a balanced reading programme that is engaging for students and realistic for teachers. It presents research-based ideas, activities and support material to translate theory into classroom practice. The workshop will cover: A review…

Thu 2nd May 2019 — Wed 16th Oct 2019

HBLA Events 2019

We are proud to be able to offer affordable high-quality Literacy Professional Development in Hawke's Bay. Please keep an eye out closer to the time for the registration forms.

Wed 11th Sep 2019

Rob Southam- Power of the Book

Rob Southam will be speaking at Waikato University. The event is designed for students, beginning teachers and their tutor teachers.

Sun 8th Sep 2019

Books for Babes

The Books for Babes initiative marks International Literacy Day, celebrated annually on 8 September. A day set by UNESCO to celebrate and highlight the importance of literacy. This year focuses on ‘Literacy and Multilingualism’. Scholastic, in partnership with Waikato Literacy Association, have gifted 50 books to be donated to Huntly…

Sat 7th Sep 2019

Young Authors and Illustrators Conference

On Saturday 7th of September  young Waikato writers and illustrators, aged between 9 and 13, have an opportunity to attend the 2019 Young Authors Conference. This biennial event has a fabulous cast of 12 talented authors, illustrators (and entertainers) from near and afar- including some New Zealand favourites: Des Hunt,…