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All programming times are approximate and subject to change.

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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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