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WEDNESDAY 1 MAY

5.00pm to 7.00pm

James Bennett Pre-Arrival Drinks and networking

Foxglove Bar & Kitchen, Queens Wharf, Wellington City

FORUM DAY ONE - THURSDAY 2 MAY

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Date/Time	Session	Content
08.30am	Registration & Coffee
09.00am	Mihi Whakatau \| Welcome	Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust (Taranaki Whanui)
09.10am	Chair's opening remarks: Rob Baigent, Matihiko/Digital and Communication Manager, Hamilton City Libraries.	PLNZ Chair Rob Baigent will welcome delegates and provide an overview of the past year, upcoming challenges and opportunities on the horizon.
09.20m	Words of Welcome: Welcome to Wellington \| Pōneke Guest Speaker: Laurinda Thomas, Manager, Libraries and Community Spaces, Wellington City Council
	WAIATA - Te Iwi E
09.30am	[Sponsorship] Advertorial BOLINDA
09.35am	Keynote: Te hīkoi tahi \| "Welcome to Sex" & other literary challenges Guest Speaker: Yumi Stynes, Author, Podcaster & Rainbow advocate Introduced by Rob Baigent PLNZ Chair & Sarah Peldmanis Bolinda \| Borrowbox Proudly Sponsored by Bolinda \| Borrowbox
	WAIATA - Tutira Mai
10.30am	Networking & Refreshments	Coffee Kiosk Sponsored by CIVICA
11.00am	LIANZA: Freedom to Read Toolkit Libraries advocate for freedom to read and freedom of access to information. In Aotearoa New Zealand there have been recent and increasing challenges to library content and activities on topics that include sex education and Rainbow community issues. Guest Speaker: Louise LaHatte, Chair of the LIANZA Standing Committee on Freedom of Information. Introduced by Rob Baigent, PLNZ Chair with Richy Misilei, President, LIANZA.	Join Louise and panel members as they share the background on the development of this fabulous toolkit!
11.30am	Round Table Discussion and Open Sharing: Delegates have an opportunity to discuss the topic and then share with colleagues.
	WAIATA - Hutia te Rito
12.00pm	PLNZ support for Diversity & Inclusion An interactive session of discussion, debate and action setting. Introduced by Rob Baigent, PLNZ Chair & Bernie Hawke, PLNZ Executive Director	Facilitated by Rob & Bernie, this is a chance to continue the discussions begun online via the LISTSERV and recent webinar sessions.
12.50pm	Preserving Local History: Community newspapers at risk of loss and decay have a more secure future. Guest Speakers: Jane Hill, former Manager, Wellington City Libraries, GM City Communities, and Acting COO and Andy Fenton, Chair - The Preserving Local History and Education Trust. Introduced by Rob Baigent, PLNZ Chair	Jane and Andy outline the new initiative between the National Library of New Zealand and The Preserving Local History and Education Trust.
1.00pm	KAI: Lunch & Networking
2.00pm	[Sponsorship] Advertorial SOLUS
2.05pm	Strategic Topic: Māori data governance and Māori data sovereignty Guest Speaker: Ernestynne Walsh, Nicholson Consulting Introduced by Dany Miller-Kareko, Lead and Coach, Manurewa Papakura Franklin, Connected Communities, Auckland Council. Proudly Sponsored by: SOLUS
	WAIATA - Purea Nei
2.50pm	Strategic Topic: Wellbeing Data & Wellbeing Outcomes Project Bernie Hawke, Executive Director, PLNZ with Guest Speaker: Kate Macnaught Introduced by Joann Ransom, Head of Neighbourhood Hub & Library Services, Hutt City Council \| PLNZ Chair-elect
	WAIATA - Maku ra pea
3.15pm	Networking and Refreshments	Afternoon Tea Sponsored by Monitor BM Coffee Kiosk sponsored by CIVICA
3.45pm	Senior Managers' Panel Discussion: New Library Builds & Renovations What can we learn from those managers who recently opened or are currently planning Library builds. How have they dealt with challenges and ideas from architects to the community? Introduced by Rob Baigent, Matihiko/Digital and Communication Manager, Hamilton City Libraries \| PLNZ Chair	Join Rob and Panel members as they share their libraries journeys into new or refreshed spaces Panel: Cath Sheard, (Libraries and Cultural Services Manager, South Taranaki District Library), Ian Littleworth, (Manager Future Libraries, Kāpiti District Council), Jill Watson, (Library Manager, Ashburton District Council), Joann Ransom, (Head of Neighbourhood Hubs & Library Services, Hutt City Council), Nicola Saunders (Library Manager, Napier Libraries)
4.30pm	Libraries change lives [Bolinda Advertorial]
4.40pm	Day one close
5.30pm	Pre-Dinner drinks	Pipitea Marae - Ticketed event.
6.00pm	Wheelers Delegates Dinner at Pipitea Marae	Join PLNZ and our sponsors for a gala dinner.
9.00pm	Approx. Finish

FORUM DAY TWO - FRIDAY 3 MAY

Date/Time	Session	Content
08.30am	Registration/Coffee/Networking
08.55am	[SPONSOR] Advertorial
9.00am	PLNZ Chair's Update & welcome to Chair Elect	Rob Baigent with Joann Ransom
9.10am	Strategic Topic: The Values Trust & Little Libraries Guest Speaker: Tesh Randall, Director and Founder, the Values Trust. Introduced by: Glenn Davidson, Libraries Outreach Services Team Leader, Whangarei District Libraries.
	WAIATA - Tai Aroha
9.55am	Strategic Topic: The Power of Fiction Guest Speaker: Mandy Hager, Children's/Youth Author Introduced by: Mallory Mattmuller, Library Systems Administrator, Porirua City Libraries
	WAIATA - E hara i te mea
10.25am	Networking & Refreshments	Coffee Kiosk sponsored by CIVICA
10.55am	Strategic Topic: Tūmatakahuki te Tāngata Bringing People Together Project, panel discussion Guest Speakers: Carla Jeffrey, Principal Advisor, TTM Consultancy with Tangimeriana Rua & Lois Haddon PLNZ Advisory Group Introduced by: Joannn Ransom, Head Of Neighbourhood Hubs & Library Services, Hutt City Council
11.25am	Round Table Discussion & Open Sharing: Delegates have an opportunity to discuss the topic and then share with colleagues.	Facilitated by: Carla with Tangimeriana and Lois
11.45am	Strategic Topic: Dementia Friendly Libraries Guest Speakers: Dr Meg Spriggs with Glenn Webster, District Libraries Manager, Marlborough District Libraries. Introduced by: Chris Hay, Manager Tūranga, Christchurch City Libraries
12.15pm	Round Table Discussion & Open Sharing: Delegates have an opportunity to discuss the topic and then share with colleagues.	Facilitated by: Meg with Chris
	WAIATA - Toia Mai te Waka Nei
12.35pm	Networking & Lunch
1.30pm	National Library Presentation: Guest Speakers: Rachel Esson, Director of the National Library New Zealand with Mark Crookston, Manager, Content and Collections Introduced by Julianne Wilkinson, Director, Te Aka Mauri
	WAIATA - E Minaka Ana
2.00pm	Local Government New Zealand: The Public Libraries landscape in Aotearoa Guest Speaker: Marion Read, LGNZ Libraries advisor Introduced by Julianne Wilkinson, Director, Te Aka Mauri
2.30pm	Strategic Topic: PLNZ/MSD Partnership Project Guest Speakers: Kal Marsden, Key Account Manager Corporate within the Industry Partnerships team, Ministry of Social Development & Jess Hallam, PLNZ Working Group representative. Introduced by Bernie Hawke, PLNZ Executive Director	Kal along with the MSD working group will outline the collaborative partnership and how MSD and Public Libraries are looking to work together in the near future.
3.00pm	Stand up Regional Reports: Regional Reps: Glenn Davidson (Northland), Dany Miller-Kareko (Auckland), Julianne Wilkinson (Waikato/Bay of Plenty), Lois Haddon (Central North Island), Mallory Mattmuller (Wellington, Wairarapa), Chris Hay (Upper South Island), and Anne-Maree Wigley (Lower South Island) Introduced by Judy Ryder, Tauranga City Libraries & PLNZ Treasurer	Always a highlight of the National Forum's programme. Get the news from around the regions and celebrate our mahi!
3.45pm	Last words & Closing Karakia	Bernie Hawke and Rob Baigent will close the forum with final words of farewell.
4.00pm	Close

Note: This programmme was accurate at the time of publication and may be subject to unforeseen changes.

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