Tai Tokerau News

Russell Bishop

Posted on August 18, 2022

ON two very rainy days and nights, the Tai Tokerau Literacy Association was fortunate to host Russell Bishop for 3 PD blocks. The turnout was excellent.

Murray Gadd comes to Whangarei

Posted on August 6, 2021

Murray Gadd comes to Whangarei

Shared Book and Reading Aloud Workshop News

Posted on March 31, 2021

Jill enthused teachers with her two - hour presentation at three Northland locations over a week towards the end of March.

Tai Tokerau Literacy Association President’s Report 2020

Posted on March 15, 2021

Scotty Delemare presents his President's report for 2020.

TTLA Chairman’s Report 2019

Posted on March 20, 2020

The Tai Tokerau Literacy Associations Annual Report for 2019.

Tai Tokerau Presidents Report 2019

Posted on March 12, 2020

Another year passes by for the TTLA, another year of stepping up to bring literacy to the North. Writing this Presidents report highlights what we have achieved, and the different ways we are working with our wider community.

Whangarei Year 7-10 Speech Competition

Posted on November 12, 2019

Whangarei Speech Competition

TTLA Annual Seminar Day – Languages of Literacy

Posted on June 1, 2019

The Tai Tokerau Literacy Association held its 17th Annual Seminar Day on Saturday 18th May. The day was attended by 63 delegates from Ahipara to Papakura. The theme for this year was around the Languages of Literacy.

Donovan Bixley visits Tai Tokerau

Posted on June 1, 2019

Donovan Bixley is a picture book creator, who has worked on more than 90 books in a broad range of genres, from his best-selling preschool books The Wheels on the Bus (Hodder Moa, 2010) and Old MacDonald’s Farm (Hodder Moa, 2011) to his international illustrated biographies Faithfully Mozart (PQ Blackwell/Hodder,…

Tai Tokerau Literacy Association Presidents Report for 2018

Posted on March 28, 2019

TTLA Presidents Report for 2018

MCLT & TTLA Conference Awards

Posted on March 28, 2019

This is a great opportunity to attend the NZLA Conference in Christchurch.

Sheena Cameron & Louise Dempsey – Increasing student talk during reading to enhance comprehension

Posted on November 29, 2018

It was a privilege to have Sheena Cameron & Louise Dempsey come north to lead a very practical workshop

Presidents Report for 2017 AGM

Posted on March 8, 2018

Tai Tokerau Literacy Association - Presidents Report for 2017

TTLA present Women’s Refuge with children’s books

Posted on January 8, 2018

TTLA present Women’s Refuge with children’s books

Thanks Tai Tokerau Literacy Association For ED Books Donation

Posted on July 21, 2017

Last week the Tai Tokerau Literacy Association (TTLA) generously donated $1000 worth of children's books to Whangarei Hospital's emergency department. ED nurse manager Margaret Dreadon and Northland DHB would like to stress gratitude for the lovely and empowering donation.

Literacy Trust Awards – Tai Tokerau Literacy Association

Posted on July 5, 2017

The Tai Tokerau Literacy Association would like to invite you to apply for the following Awards to attend the NZLA National Conference.

“Success For All” Seminar Wrap Up Tai Tokerau Literacy Association

Posted on May 9, 2017

TTLA recently organised a very successful mini conference on the theme "Success for All"

TTLA back into the regular flow…

Posted on January 28, 2017

Last year was a massive year for the TTLA with so much of our effort going in to run the national conference, which went incredibly well:) This year we are excited to be finding our local groove again. The desire to serve educators of Northland is close to our heart.…

2016 NZLA 39th Conference Report

Posted on November 29, 2016

On behalf of the NZLA 39th National Conference this is the final report on behalf of the organising committee.

TTLA Presidents Report for 2016

Posted on November 29, 2016

At our AGM the President's report was tabled for 2016