DAY ONE WEDNESDAY 26 MAY
RĀ TUATAHI Wenerei rua tekau mā ono mei
Session One: Democracy | Manapori
8.00am - Registrations & Coffee | Rēhitatanga & kawhe
8.30am - Mihi Whakatau and PLNZ Waiata, Chair's opening remarks
9.00am - Guest Speaker | Kaikōrero manuhiri
Proudly sponsored by Bolinda
Courtney Johnston, Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, Tongarewa
Cultural Institutions as Democratic Spaces: In her address, Courtney will explore how and why museums have changed over the last 30 years in relation to the changing nature and needs of our society, and where our service as cultural institutions may grow in the future.
9.45am - Guest Speaker | Kaikōrero manuhiri
Proudly sponsored by bibliotheca
Professor Chris Gallavin, Chief Executive Officer, Sisters of Compassion Group, Adjunct Professor of Law, Massey University. Performance Poet.
Hate speak vs. freedom of speech, and the role of public libraries in the debate. Chris believes that people don't wake up in the morning and think "I'm going to sprout hate speak today." They believe they are expressing their opinion, and feelings about those things which matter to them. But where do we draw the line when it is crossed, and how do we facilitate discussion on issues rather than have people pick sides? Do not miss this session!
10.30am - Networking & Refreshments | Tūhononga & paramanawa
Session Two: Diversity | Kanorau
11.00am - Guest Speaker | Kaikōrero manuhiri
Proudly sponsored by FE Technologies
Vanisa Dhiru, Commissioner, Library Information Advisory Commission (LIAC)
The Honour & Burden of Representation: Vanisa will share her parts of her personal journey reflecting on the honour and burden endured during her career as a young ethnic female leader. Her third culture kid story focuses on assimilation and integration challenges whilst growing up in the Manawatū. Through her story, you may reminder yourself why we all need to continuously step back and understand biases, remember to slow down our thinking, and question our assumptions.
11.45am - A personal account | Tōku Kōrero
Tangimeriana Maxine Rua, Whakatane District Libraries
Whakaari/White Island, my story
Tangimeriana shares her account of being on the front line of a national disaster.
PLNZ Waiata.
12.15pm - PLNZ Platform
12.30pm - Networking & Lunch
Session Three: Workshop: Historic Data Collection
1.30pm - Brilliant Data: National Data Collection
Facilitators: PLNZ member, Tiffany Daubitz with Colin Read.
The value of historical data hinges on correct, reliable, and comparable data. This session will guide you through our new data collection tool in which you can correct your library statistics, view a year-by-year comparison of your library's stats and compare those to the national data. With this information, you will be able to tell your library's story and create strategies for these changing times.
2.00pm - Guest Speaker | Kaikōrero manuhiri
Amy Hughes, General Manager Communication, Experience and Conservation
The Zoo revolution: Green Zoo Green You
Wellington Zoo was the first Carbon Zero Zoo in the world. Amy shares the behind the scenes management of creating the Zoo's sustainability framework.
2.45pm - PLNZ Platform
3.00pm - Networking & Refreshments | Tūhononga & paramanawa
Library Tours | Haerenga whare pukapuka
Proudly sponsored by Athfield Architects
3.00pm - Tour 1 - Waitohi, Johnsonville Hub & Arapaki on Manners
3.30pm - Tour 2 - He Matapihi, National Library pop-up & Te Awe on Brandon Street.
Curated by Jane Brooker, with Team Libraries and Community Spaces, Wellington City Libraries.
(Packed Afternoon tea supplied)
OR
3.30pm - Tour 3 - Hīnātore | Learning Lab Workshop
3.30pm - Open Forum: NZLPP Optional Discussion. Facilitated by Dyane Hosler.
5.00pm - End of day one
6.00pm - Wheeler's Delegates Dinner | Hapa apārangi
with special guest speaker
Award winning investigative journalist, Paula Penfold
Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay more here
*programme is regularly updated
DAY TWO THURSDAY 27 MAY
RĀ TUARUA TAIREI RUA TEKAU MĀ WHITU MEI
Session One: Libraries Leading the Way | Ngā whare pukapuka e whai ana te ara tika
7.30am - Registrations & Coffee | Rēhitatanga & kawhe
8.00am - Delegates' Breakfast
Proudly sponsored by Peter Pal
8.30am - Guest Speakers | Kaikōrero manuhiri
Hon. Jan Tinetti, Minister of Internal Affairs and Women and Associate Education Minister introduced by Rachel Esson, National Librarian
9.30am - Regional Reports | Pūrongorongo ā-rohe
A visual and dynamic presentation from around the country.
• Auckland/Northland | Tāmakimakaurau/Te Tai Tokerau
• Waikato/Bay of Plenty | Waikato/Waiariki
• Central North Island | Waengapū o Te Ika-a-Māui
• Wellington, Wairarapa & Chatham Islands | Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wairarapa & Wharekauri
• Upper South Island | Te Tau Ihu a te Waka-a-Māui
• Lower South Island | Te Waka-a-Māui Whakararo
10.30am - Networking & Refreshments | Tūhononga & paramanawa
Session Two: National Leadership - Sustainability
11.00am - Guest Speaker | Kaikōrero manuhiri
Proudly sponsored by Roger Henshaw Consulting Services
Deborah Hart, Deborah Hart Consulting
Getting Government to hear us. Deborah will share her experiences as a government lobbyist.
11.45am - PLNZ Platform: Announcements
12.30pm - Networking and Lunch
Session Three: National Leadership - Local Impact
1.00pm - Guest Speakers | Kaikōrero manuhiri
Rachel Esson, National Librarian
Rachel has been in her role of National Librarian for six months. In this session, she reveals the journey so far, current challenges and opportunities, and her vision for the future. She will also share insights into the progress of the New Zealand Library Partnership Programme (NZLPP) in retaining and advancing librarians and library services to support community recovery from COVID19.
1.30pm - PLNZ Awareness Building Campaign (ABC)
Facilitated by Emma Sherie, Buller District Libraries.
PLNZ is creating a top level public campaign to work alongside our national framework. This session explores how together we can make a difference.
Presentation: Literacy in Life by Cansino Design.
2.00pm - Guest Speaker | Kaikōrero manuhiri
Chris Szekely, Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library
Documentary Heritage Matters
2.30pm - Guest Speaker | Kaikōrero manuhiri
Lisa Thompson, Manager Rural Women Projects and Events
Preserving the Past: National Archive Project
3.00pm - Poroporoaki
Facilitated by Harley Kaihe Katterns
3.30pm - Networking & Refreshments
OR Library Tours | Haerenga whare pukapuka
Proudly sponsored by Athfield Architects
3.30pm - Tour 1 - Waitohi, Johnsonville Hub & Arapaki on Manners
Tour 2 - He Matapihi, National Library pop-up & Te Awe on Brandon Street
Curated by Jane Brooker, with Team Libraries and Community Spaces, Wellington City Libraries.
(Packed Afternoon tea supplied)
OR
3.30pm - Tour 3 - Hīnātore | Learning Lab Workshop
5.00pm - Farewell drinks - Late departures
*programme is regularly updated
Please note all programmes and events are subject to change, depending on Alert Level, government guidance, and health and safety considerations.
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