Events+for+2017

= 2017 Events List =

SLANZA Waikato BOP Events are listed in ** Green. ** //See also//: NZSA Writing Festivals and Book Fairs

February

 * WCELfest at University of Waikato - Hamilton **

Karolyn Timarkos, author of the young adult sci-fi/fantasy series 'The Atlas Chronicles'® and the self-publishing guide 'My Artist is a Fruit Loop' delivers a presentation and Q & A session on self-publishing. 5.30pm for juice and nibbles – talk at 6.00pm. $5.00 per person. Secondary students free. Sponsored by Bookrapt. RSVP by Friday 3rd Feb to info@bookrapt.org.nz or phone Judy on 5441791
 * 8th February Publish Your Own Book Evening - Greerton Library, Tauranga **

AGM & Pot Luck Dinner at 6.30 pm // See // Flyer for Event and Membership details:
 * 14th February Waikato Children's Literature Association AGM - Hamilton **
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:slanza/2017 WCLA AGM Invitation.pdf|Download]]
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 * 17th - 26th February Hamilton Garden's Festival - Hamilton Gardens - Hamilton **

March

 * 2nd March World Book Day **

In Term One our Workshop is about ‘Celebrating Cultural Diversity’ in our libraries – providing resources and support for students from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. David Riley, a New Zealand author who teaches and publishes material to encourage literacy for Māori, Pasifika and non-English speaking students, is our guest speaker, and we will have Waikato Migrant Resource Centre staff helping us also. See Flyer for details:
 * 3rd March ** ** SLANZA Waikato/BoP Term 1 Workshop - Hamilton **
 * Celebrating Cultural Diversity: How can libraries help? **
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:slanza/2017 SLANZA Waikato BOP Term 1 Workshop flyer.docx|Download]]
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Special thanks to Book Protection Products for their ongoing sponsorship.

Noon - 7 pm A great opportunity to talk to a range of funders all under the same roof. Come along and check out the stalls and attend one or more of the workshops. There’s lots of practical advice, information and strategies to assist your community group or project.
 * 8th March ** Waikato Community Funding Expo ** - Hamilton Gardens Pavilion - Hamilton **


 * 21st March ** ** World Poetry Day **

** April **
Title: Digital Resources to Support Inquiry Learning and Research Day: Friday 7th April, 2017 Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Includes morning tea and lunch) Cost: $40.00 Location: Rototuna High Schools Library, Kimbrae Drive, Hamilton Contact: Vicki Stephens, Facilitator, National Library Services to Schools Phone: 07 838 9207 Email: vicki.stephens@dia.govt.nz Flyer:
 * 7th April National Library Services to Schools Regional Workshop - Hamilton **
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:slanza/Flyer - Digital resources to support inquiry learning and research (Hamilton).pdf|Download]]
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May

 * 1st - 7th May Children's Book Week **


 * 5th - 7th May Waikato Bay of Plenty LIANZA Weekend School ** Te Whakakitenga aa Kaimai ** - Tokoroa **

Location: Tangatarua Marae, Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology, Rotorua Theme: Hangaia tō whare kōrero About: Te Rōpū Whakahau is the leading national body that represents Māori engaged in Culture, Knowledge, Information, Communication and Systems Technology in Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Rōpū Whakahau membership is open to any person, group or institution with an interest in ngā taonga i tuku iho, culture, knowledge, information, communication and systems technology work.
 * 9 to 12th Haratua (May) Te Ropu Whakahau hui, Rotorua **


 * 16th - 21st May Auckland Writers Festival - Aotea Centre, Auckland **

He Tohu is a new exhibition at the National Library of New Zealand. It brings together three constitutional documents that have shaped Aotearoa. // Signatures that shape New Zealand... // Admission is free Open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday Closed on public holidays National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets 0800 474 300
 * 20th May (Opens) He Tohu Exhibition - National Library of New Zealand, Wellington **
 * 1835 He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni – Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand
 * 1840 Te Tiriti o Waitangi – Treaty of Waitangi
 * 1893 Women’s Suffrage Petition – Te Petihana Whakamana Pōti Wahine

Saturday, 9:30am-12:30pm Otumoetai College, Tauranga Topic: // I’m a believer in my Library. How do I make converts? // Guest Speaker is: Senga White, Research and Learning Co-ordinator at Southland Boys’ High School Senga, a Past-President of SLANZA, has a long and successful career advocating for school libraries. She will share her ideas, and is happy to discuss with you all the ways you can convince your school community that the library, and your role, continues to be as important as ever in helping students become great learners… and great people too! Please rsvp / register by Monday 22nd May. Flyer and Registration:
 * 27th May (Saturday) SLANZA Waikato / Bay of Plenty Term 2 Workshop & AGM 2017 **
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:slanza/2017 WBoP AGM flyer 27 May 2017A.docx|Download]]
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 * 29th May Interface Xpo - Rotorua **

June

 * 14th - 17th June Fieldays - Mystery Creek - Hamilton **

This meeting will include information about the Ministry of Education's work revising the School Records Retention and Disposal Schedule, which has guided schools’ archive keeping since 2003. Flyer and Registration:
 * 24th June(Saturday) School Archives Network Meeting combined with Auckland School Archives Group, St Peters School, Cambridge **
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:slanza/2017 T2 School Archives Workshop 24 June.pdf|Download]]
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Word Café Raglan 2017 is an extravaganza of the written and spoken word. Poets, story-tellers, activists, explorers, best-selling novelists and inspired novices – all coming together in the celebration of words and books.
 * 30th June (Friday) - 2nd July (Sunday) Word Cafe Raglan **, ** Raglan **
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:slanza/A4 Word Café Raglan 2017 programme.pdf|Download]]
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July
An event for students! A day with published New Zealand Authors/Illustrators 9.30am -3pm Berkley Normal Middle School Limit of five Year 5-8 students per member school $10 per attendee Students will require lunch. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE Regsiter using this link: @https://goo.gl/forms/QcQa14J78JdfNpqE3 or visit Events on the WLA Facebook page: Waikato Literacy Association
 * 1st July (Saturday) Waikato Literacy Assn ** ** Young Authors Conference - Hamilton (Sold Out) **


 * 16th - 19th July SLANZA National Conference - King's College, Auckland **

Tauranga Girls’ College Library Bookrapt is the Bay of Plenty Children’s Literature Association Incorporated which is “a group of writers, artists, schoolteachers, librarians, parents and grandparents with a passion for children's literature”! This year’s theme is “He Ara – Pathways to Publication” featuring guest speakers Lynette Evans (Scholastic Publishing Manager) and Deborah Hinde (Children’s author & illustrator). If you have any queries, email: info@bookrapt.org.nz or phone Lee Rowe on 027-705-4828 Flyer and Registration details:
 * 29 July (Saturday) Bookrapt’s annual seminar He Ara – Pathways to Publication, Tauranga **
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:slanza/Bookrapt flyer 2.pdf|Download]]
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August
Check the programme for a wonderful selection of events. Hamilton Book Month Programme
 * 3rd August - Hamilton Book Month - Hamilton **

Rototuna High School Library Kimbrae Dr, Hamilton 6.30 – 9.00pm Thursday 3 August NEW ZEALAND BOOK AWARDS FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS www.nzbookawards.nz/new-zealand-book-awards-for-children-and-young-adults/ Hear Rototuna High School students review the Young Adult finalists and members of the Waikato Children’s Literature Association talk about the Esther Glen (Junior Fiction), Elsie Locke (Non-Fiction), Picture Book and Russell Clarke (Illustration) finalists. They will predict their winners, eleven days before the judges’ choices are announced. For catering and seating purposes, please RSVP to Gerri Judkins judkins4@actrix.co.nz
 * 3rd August (Thursday) Waikato Children’s Literature Association 2017 Review Night - Hamilton **

Observed each year on August 9, (and sometimes on the first Saturday in November) bibliophiles get to celebrate on National Book Lovers Day! A day for all those who love to read, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book (whether it be fiction or non-fiction) and read the day away. Sit back, relax and READ! Use #NationalBookLoversDay to post on social media and spread the word.
 * 9th August - National Book Lovers Day! **

At Southwell School (Peachgrove Rd) This year the seminar will feature 2017 Margaret Mahy Medal winner Des Hunt; 2015 Tom Fitzgibbon winner Tom Moffatt and creator of the popular Kuwi the Kiwi picture books, Kat Merewether. Please contact Gerri Judkins for registrations at judkins4@actrix.co.nz
 * 19th August (Saturday) Waikato Children's Literature Association annual day seminar - Hamilton **

September
Impact of early language & children's development.
 * 6th September Talking Matters‏ Summit - Ellerslie Event Centre, Auckland **

10:00am – 12:30pm // SLANZA members and non-members welcome! // Meet at McLeods Booksellers, 1148 Pukuatua St, Rotorua, where their buyer, Jemma Pirrie, will highlight titles bought with the joy of reading and school libraries in mind. A 20% discount is available to all of you who are wanting to complete your buying for 2017. At 11.00am we will move to the café across the road, Be Rude Not To, where we will have a share session on everything ‘Library’. Bring your own successes to celebrate along with issues, problems, solutions, and fresh ideas to share with others. // Please register using this form: //
 * 16 September SLANZA Waikato Bay of Plenty Committee is planning our Term 3 "Coffee, Collections and Conversations" in Rotorua. **


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:slanza/2017 SLANZA Cafe Collections Conversation Term 3 Flyer.docx|Download]]
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 * 24th - 27th September LIANZA Conference - Addington Raceway, Auckland **

Early bird registrations available until end of June. Three one day events will be held in Hamilton, Wellington & Christchurch. Conference details and Registration
 * 30th September The Power of Words NZLA 2017 One Day Conference Roadshow - Hamilton **

October
International School Library Month allows those in charge of school libraries around the world to choose a day, week, or the entire month in October to celebrate the importance of school libraries.
 * October is International School Library Month **

Early bird registrations available until end of June. Three one day events will be held in Hamilton, Wellington & Christchurch. Conference details and Registration
 * 2nd October The Power of Words NZLA 2017 One Day Conference Roadshow, Wellington **

Early bird registrations available until end of June. Three one day events will be held in Hamilton, Wellington & Christchurch. Conference details and Registration
 * 4th October The Power of Words NZLA 2017 One Day Conference Roadshow, Christchurch **


 * 6th - 8th October Storylines New Zealand Children’s Authors and Illustrators National Hui - King’s School, Remuera, Auckland **


 * 11th - 13th October ULearn Conference - Hamilton **

November
Meteor November Newsletter The 2 November Literary Salon features: He will be joined by ** poet Bob Orr ** ( ** this year’s writer-in-residence at the University of Waikato ** ) and ** Dr Rangi Matamua (Tūhoe) ** talking about his recent book, ** ‘Matariki; The Star of the Year’ **.
 * 2nd November - Literary Salon at The Meteor - Hamilton **
 * Matthew McKinley ** talking about his graphic novel ** ‘Wars in the White Cloud’ ** which dramatically describes the historical events which took place during the early years of New Zealand’s colonisation. Aimed at young adults, it was a finalist in the Best First Book category of the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

• 11am-11:45am Whangaparaoa School – Diane Broadbelt • LUNCH • 12:45pm-1:30pm’ish Red Beach School – Susan Delaney • 1:45pm-2:30pm’ish Kingsway – Jenny Harvey Details and registration for networks and tours ** here. **
 * National Library Services to Schools Auckland School Library tours: ** ** North Auckland **
 * 7th November (Tuesday) **

LEARNfest 2017 is a new conference organised by the Centre for Tertiary Teaching and Learning at the University of Waikato. It will explore and share effective and innovative practices in higher and tertiary education. The conference will be a mix of presentations, workshops and demonstrations and is interested in all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment practice and in all settings including face-to-face, blended, online and networked situations. The conference theme, "Connected Learners, Connected Teachers", provides a starting point that will allow consideration of good learning, good teaching and the continuous development of good teachers. Where: University of Waikato Hamilton campus When: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th November 2017 Who: Educators & related staff in the higher and tertiary education sector plus any other interested parties Atmosphere: Warm, friendly and collegial! A supportive place for openness and sharing Cost: ** FREE ** Register here: [|bit.ly/learnfest-17]
 * 16th - 17th November LEARNfest 2017 University of Waikato - Hamilton **

Date: Friday 17th November 2017 Cost: Pay for your own lunch Lunch 12.10 - 1.15: Rototuna Shopping Centre -The Good Neighbour: [] or a cafe of your choosing. Lunch also includes time to visit Rototuna Paper Plus who are offering a 20% discount on new stock. Finish time approx: 2.00 - 2.30 The tour is organised in conjunction with the SLANZA Waikato Bay of Plenty Committee by Vicki Stephens vicki.stephens@dia.govt.nz, Facilitator National Library Services to Schools. For support with developing your school library and library services, please contact National Library Services to Schools Ph: 0800 LIBLINE Or email either myself, Vicki Stephens vicki.stephens@dia.govt.nz or my colleague, Gail Cochrane gail.cochrane@dia.govt.nz See also the **National Library Services to Schools** website: [] []
 * 17th November - SLANZA Waikato / Bay of Plenty Hamilton North / Rototuna School Library Tour. **
 * 9.30 - 10.30: Rototuna High Schools Library (Includes Morning Tea)
 * 10:45: Te Totara School Library
 * 11:30: Rototuna Primary School Library
 * 1.15: After lunch you have the option of visiting Endeavour School Library and / or Nga Taiatea Wharekura (Rotokauri)
 * // 50 people toured this year. //**
 * National Library Services to Schools is a free service. **

• 11am-11:40am St Kentigerns College – Anita Vandenberghe • Travel / LUNCH (15 minutes from St Kents to Sancta Maria) • 12:35 pm-1:15pm Sancta Maria - Penny O’Rorke • Travel • 1:30pm-2:00pm Kia Aroha – Ingrid Chapman Details and registration for networks and tours ** here. **.
 * National Library Services to Schools Auckland School Library tours: South Auckland **
 * 21st November (Tuesday) **

December
Pre-Summit Workshop - 4 December 2017 Summit - 5 & 6 December 2017 Post-Summit Workshop - 7 December 2017 Wharewaka, Wellington [|Programme and Registration]
 * 4th December - 7th December The 4th Maori Women in Leadership Hui 2017 - Wellington **

Organised by the Waikato Picturebook Research Unit (WaiPRU) The theme this year will be Postmodern picturebooks. These are picturebooks which break conventions, present multiple voices, parody, reveal their constructedness and abandon linearity. They play with conventions. Some well known examples are Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne, The Jolly Postman by Allan and Janet Ahlberg, Whose Afraid of the Big Bad Book by Lauren Child, and our very own The Boring Book by Vasanti Unka. You can find more here: @https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/postmodern-picturebooks Please pencil in the date, and we will have formal registration and a programme available later this year.
 * 7th December (Thursday) Picture Book Seminar at University of Waikato - Hamilton **
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:slanza/WaiPRU 2017 flyer- FINAL (3).pdf|Download]]
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Use link in flyer to register and pay 31st October 2017 Cost $50.00 Limited to 60 places.