New Zealand Association for Training and Development upcoming events

LNI Event: Hutt Valley meet up (23 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Local Meet Up

Note change of venue for this meet up.

Everyone will need to sign in at reception when you arrive. We send information about this and parking closer to the time.

Discussion topic: How to separate test taking ability from assessing the actual learning.

Taking the opportunity for a local meet up. The idea came from our February breakfast meeting. Our initial discussion was particularly looking at people who work by themselves and sometimes want to be able to talk through an L&D problem with fellow professionals.

This Hutt Valley meet up is the perfect opportunity to:

Expand Your Network: Meet like-minded individuals and build valuable connections.
Exchange Experiences: Share insights and learn from the diverse experiences of your peers.
Stay Updated: Discover the latest trends and developments in your field.

This isn't just a meet-up; it's a chance to connect, grow, and be part of a community that values knowledge and collaboration. And, it may well grow into other local meet up opportunities.

Limited to 12 people.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and collaborate with fellow professionals. We look forward to seeing you there!

Host: Lower North Island

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

Registering for this event:

Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 24 hours notice of cancellation.

UNI Event: Auckland L&D Unplugged – Networking and Collaboration: The Morning Edition (29 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

AUCKLAND L&D BREAKFAST

Start your day with great coffee, meaningful conversations, and connections with fellow learning and development professionals.

We're excited to continue our Auckland breakfast series at our new venue, Pantry at Hyatt Regency Auckland, located in the heart of Wynyard Quarter. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, share ideas, discuss current projects, gain fresh perspectives, or simply reconnect with colleagues, this relaxed breakfast gathering is a great way to start your day.

There is no formal presentation or speaker. Instead, enjoy an informal opportunity to connect with fellow L&D practitioners, exchange experiences, explore current challenges and opportunities, and hear what's happening across our profession.

As always, if there is a topic you'd particularly like discussed, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us at events@nzatd.org.nz.

Join us for great conversations, new connections, and an energising start to your day.

Venue: Pantry, Hyatt Regency Auckland

Address: 99 Halsey Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Getting There:

Approximately 15 minutes' walk from Britomart Transport Centre.
Paid parking is available at Hyatt Regency Auckland and nearby public parking facilities within the Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct precinct.
Several bus services operate within walking distance of the venue.

Please note: Auckland breakfast events are held every second month, making this an excellent opportunity to connect with the Auckland L&D community.

Host: Upper North Island

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

Registering for this event:

There is no registration cost for this event, other than what you purchase.
Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.

UNI Event: From Microlearning to Meaningful Work (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

LearningPlanet's content and platform have won 11 industry awards since 2021, including the 2025 LearnX Platinum Award for Best E-Learning Project (this MSD programme) and the 2025 Corporate Vision Award for Best Global Soft Skills Microlearning Provider. The full award entry — covering project background, plan, implementation and effectiveness in detail — is available as supporting material on request, along with MSD-facing programme documentation.

Programme results to date: 93% course completion rate, 72% job placement rate, 400+ people employed across 100+ organisations including Air New Zealand, Spark, One NZ (Vodafone), ANZ, Suncorp and Tower Insurance, and learner confidence rising from 54% to 90% pre- to post-course.

What You Will Take Away

How to design microlearning that holds up at national scale without losing personalisation.
A practical model for blending self-paced eLearning with live coaching and facilitation to support learning transfer, not just completion.
How to build evaluation into a programme from day one so impact (not just satisfaction) can be reported to funders and stakeholders.
Lessons from a five-year funded partnership: what MSD, CCNNZ and employer partners each needed from the design, and how that shaped decisions.
An honest look at what it takes to win industry recognition (LearnX Platinum) for a programme judged on background, plan, implementation and effectiveness — criteria that mirror good L&D practice generally.

Competency Framework: Adult Learning Principles, Instructional Design, eLearning

Speaker: Learning Planet's Derek Good

LearningPlanet is a New Zealand-based microlearning provider that has worked with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) since 2020 to help job seekers build the skills and confidence to enter the contact centre and customer service workforce. In 2026 this partnership continues as part of MSD's Digital Suite of employment-support tools.

The Virtual Contact Centre Programme, delivered with MSD, the Contact Centre Network of New Zealand (CCNNZ) and Phoneplus, has achieved a 93% course completion rate and a 72% job placement rate, with over 400 people employed across more than 100 organisations. In 2025 the programme was awarded the LearnX Platinum Award for Best E-Learning Project — one of eleven industry awards LearningPlanet's content and platform have won since 2021.

Event Access: The link to access this event can be found in the Additional Information section of the Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails. If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam or junk folders. You will be able to log in from 6:45pm, ready for the webinar to begin at 7pm.

Host: Upper North Island

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

Registering for this event:

Prices exclude GST.
Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.

Online Event: NZATD New Members Welcome (October 2026) (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Welcome to NZATD! We’re excited to have you join our vibrant community of learning and development professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand.

This one-hour online session is designed to help you get started with your membership and make the most of what NZATD has to offer. You’ll get a friendly introduction to our network, upcoming events, professional development opportunities, and ways to get involved.

It’s also a great chance to meet other new members, ask questions, and begin building connections within the NZATD whānau. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned professional, we’re here to support your journey.

What to expect:

A brief overview of NZATD and how we support our members
Tips on navigating your membership benefits
Opportunities to connect with fellow new members
Time for Q&A and sharing your interests

We look forward to welcoming you!

Session Theme and Audience:

Welcoming new members and introducing them to the NZATD community, resources, and opportunities for professional growth.

This session is all about connection, orientation, and inspiration. We’ll explore how NZATD supports learning and development professionals across Aotearoa and how you can get involved from day one.

Session Audience:

New NZATD members from across New Zealand, including professionals at all stages of their L&D careers.

Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, this session is designed to help you feel at home in the NZATD whānau and begin building your network.

Host: National Executive

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members or those wanting to join.

Registering for this event:

Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.

LNI Evening - Hybrid - Building evidence-based learning in the AI era (9 Nov 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

What if the support you designed into a learning programme could follow each learner into their working day?

Personalised guidance. A chance to practise when it matters. Feedback that builds on someone’s goals and progress. Learning designers have long imagined experiences like these. AI is opening new possibilities for bringing them to life.

Join Chris Rosato and Xiao Zhang for a practical exploration of Orion’s LeadershipOS. Through a learner’s story and selected live demonstrations, see how goals, practice, reflection and feedback can connect into personalised learning support, wherever and whenever it’s needed.

Leave with fresh ideas for your own learning designs and a clearer picture of what’s becoming possible for learners, managers and organisations.

Bring a learning-design challenge. Leave imagining what you could build.

Event Timing Guide

In-person and online networking from 4:00pm
Session starts at 4:30pm.

Competency Framework: Instructional Design and Elearning

Speakers:

Xiao Zhang is co-founder of Orion Group, where she builds Leadership Gym, a practice-based community where leaders strengthen the human skills needed to navigate constant change together. A 2025 20 Under 40 recipient from the NZ Chinese Entrepreneur Association, Xiao blends games and human-centred design to create learning experiences that stick.

Chris Rosato is co-founder and Chief Learning Officer of Orion Group. He works across leadership development, AI-supported learning and organisational capability, leading product vision and platform architecture. His focus is helping people build real capability in changing environments, connecting learning design with the tools and support that make ongoing practice possible.

Host: Lower North Island

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

Registering for this event:

Prices exclude GST.
Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.

LNI Event: HAWKE'S BAY L&D Unplugged – Networking and Collaboration: The Morning Edition (11 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:15:00 GMT

NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION:

The HAWKE'S BAY Morning Edition

New venue: 13th Stag.

This cafe is just off the expressway between Hastings and Napier.

Kickstart your day with an invigorating breakfast gathering designed for professionals in the Hawke's Bay who are passionate about learning and growth. This Hawke's Bay breakfast event is the perfect opportunity to:

Expand Your Network: Meet like-minded individuals and build valuable connections.
Exchange Experiences: Share insights and learn from the diverse experiences of your peers.
Stay Updated: Discover the latest trends and developments in your field.

As we enjoy our morning coffee and breakfast, engage in stimulating conversations that will broaden your perspectives and inspire you for the day ahead. This isn't just a meet-up; it's a chance to connect, grow, and be part of a community that values knowledge and collaboration.

Why Attend?

Convenient Location: Adoro Ahuriri offers easy street parking and a reserved table for our group.
Inclusive Event: Open to both NZATD members and non-members. Feel free to invite colleagues and friends who might benefit from this event.
Cost: The event is free to attend; simply pay for what you eat or drink.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and collaborate with fellow professionals. We look forward to seeing you there!

Host: Lower North Island

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

Registering for this event:

Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 24 hours notice of cancellation.

UNI Event: TAURANGA L&D Unplugged – Networking and Collaboration: The Morning Edition (12 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:15:00 GMT

NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION:

The TAURANGA Morning Edition

Come along to the last in-person breakfast meeting in Tauranga. This is open to any and all L&D people in and around Tauranga to kickstart your day with an invigorating breakfast gathering designed for professionals in the Bay of Plenty who are passionate about learning and growth. This event is the perfect opportunity to:

Expand Your Network: Meet like-minded individuals and build valuable connections.
Exchange Experiences: Share insights and learn from the diverse experiences of your peers.
Stay Updated: Discover the latest trends and developments in your field.

Why Attend?

Convenient Location: Alimento Eatery offers easy street parking and a reserved table for our group.
Inclusive Event: Open to both NZATD members and non-members. Feel free to invite colleagues and friends who might benefit from this event.
Cost: The event is free to attend; simply pay for what you eat or drink. If you want to pre-order food, or just check out the menu, click here.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and collaborate with fellow professionals. We look forward to seeing you there!

Host: Upper North Island

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

Registering for this event:

Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

UNI In-Person Event with BLAT - Not Your Typical Induction (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:45:00 GMT

Not Your Typical Induction: Designing Belonging Through Change

Booking managed by BLAT - Get tickets here

When 1,300 people join your organisation through a major transition, induction becomes more than a welcome pack and a first-day presentation.

This showcase explores how Auckland Council is reinventing induction through the Kaimahi Experience (KX) programme, using data, human-centred design and organisational insight to create an experience centred on belonging, connection and success. We'll share our journey so far, from launching a redesigned pre-induction experience to establishing Auckland Council's first People Leader Peer Coaching programme, a capability-building initiative designed to create lasting impact long after the transition is complete.

Part innovation story, part learning design case study, this session will appeal to L&D professionals interested in applying bold thinking, leveraging internal expertise, and creating learning solutions that become organisational legacy.

We'd love to hear your examples too. For the second half of this session we'll embrace BLAT's focus of innovation, networking and collaboration and invite anyone to share their best induction story. Whether they have developed it or experienced it as a new employee.

Booking managed by BLAT - Get tickets here

Free Admission. Spaces are limited, so book early.

UNI Event: Games for Learning (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Members Only Event

Games for Learning - sponsored by Sysdoc

The event is all about having fun and interacting with others while playing board games with the aim of looking at how games for learning may solve business problems, foster collaboration, and spark innovation.

You will also have the chance to mingle with other L&D folks who are facing similar challenges and opportunities in their workplaces and learn from their insights and perspectives.

Games for Learning nights are something we do at Sysdoc because we love games, and we love learning, and we see the potential for game mechanics to solve business problems. We are inviting the NZATD to this event because we think will love it too.

Host for the event is Danny Norcross.

Danny is a highly motivated and skilled senior leader in learning innovation with over 20 years of experience forming teams, building capability, and influencing workplace environments.

As Sysdoc Head of Learning Innovation, Danny has spearheaded developing and implementing Learning strategies that help organisations transform and grow their people. Danny manages global learning solutions, overseeing the deployment of processes and frameworks for learning and support lifecycle. With extensive experience in learning, development documentation across various projects and multiple industries, he brings a wealth of expertise to enhance capability initiatives.

Parking: on street parking is available.

Note: attendance is limited to 20 people.

Host: Upper North Island

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

Registering for this event:

Prices exclude GST.
Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.

Online Event: Show Your Work - November 2026 (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

MEMBER ONLY EVENT

You need to be logged into the website to register for this event.

Take a little space on a Friday afternoon to talk technical with your fellow NZATD members. Show Your Work is a relaxed, member-led session designed to explore practical questions, challenge assumptions, and share insights from the field of training and development.

️ Session Agenda

Introductions (5–10 mins): Meet and greet fellow members.
Focus Topic (20 mins):
Topics will be announced closer to each event date, so keep an eye out for updates!
Open Floor (30 mins): Bring your own questions, ideas, or examples. Let’s learn from each other.
Farewells (5 mins): Wrap-up and next steps.

Resources

Will be dependent on the topic, but please feel free to send anything you think would be beneficial for the topic.

Competency Framework: L&D Principles

Host: National Office

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members only.

Registering for this event:

Prices exclude GST.
Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.

Online Event: 2026 Annual General Meeting (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

MEMBERS: Please log in to register.

The New Zealand Association for Training and Development Incorporated hereby gives notice of the 2026 Annual General Meeting.

This is a virtual meeting. The Microsoft Teams joining details will be included in the registration confirmation and reminder emails.

The AGM papers will be available on the AGM Information page under My NZATD on the NZATD website before the meeting.

AGENDA

Welcome and opening
Apologies, proxies and confirmation of quorum
Voting procedures
Minutes of the 2025 Annual General Meeting
- Confirmation of the minutes
- Matters arising not covered elsewhere
President’s Report for 2026
Financial Report for the year ended 31 March 2026
- Annual Financial Statements and Performance Report
- Treasurer’s Report
- Current-year approved budget
- Current financial position update
Notice of interests disclosed by Officers during the reporting period
National Executive for 2026/27, including confirmation of representatives nominated by the Regional Branches
Special Resolution: constitutional amendments required by Inland Revenue
General business properly notified in accordance with the Constitution
Closing whakataukī and close of AGM

SPECIAL RESOLUTION

Members will be asked to consider amendments to the NZATD Constitution requested by Inland Revenue. The proposed changes:

remove the provision allowing benefits to Members or their families to alleviate hardship; and
add a new clause preventing future rule changes that would allow personal financial gain.

The full wording and background are provided in the Constitution Amendment Resolution 2026, which will be available with the AGM papers.

VOTING AND PROXIES

Only current financial members are entitled to attend, speak and vote at the AGM.
Each eligible member has one vote.
Members may vote online during the meeting.
Members unable to attend may appoint an eligible attendee as their proxy.
A completed and signed Proxy Form must be received by NZATD before the AGM begins.

Completed Proxy Forms should be emailed to nzatd@nzatd.org.nz.

MEMBER MOTIONS

A member wishing to submit a motion for consideration at the AGM must provide written notice to the National Executive at least 10 Working Days before the meeting.

The notice should include:

the wording of the proposed motion;
the reason for the motion; and
the name of the member submitting it.

AGM PAPERS

The AGM papers will include:

the AGM Agenda;
the draft minutes of the 2025 AGM;
the President’s Report;
the financial reports and annual financial statements;
the summary of Officer interest disclosures;
the Regional Branch nominations to the National Executive;
the Constitution Amendment Resolution 2026; and
the 2026 AGM Proxy Form.

Event Access: The Microsoft Teams link to access this event can be found in the Additional Information section of the Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails. If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam or junk folders.

Host: National

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members.

Registering for this event:

Members must log in using their NZATD member login details before registering.
Registration confirmation and reminder emails will include the Microsoft Teams joining information.

We encourage all members to attend and take part in the governance of NZATD.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Online Event: Awards Winners Panel: Lessons, Insights and Impact (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 05:45:00 GMT

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring some of our latest NZATD Award winners.

This interactive session offers a behind-the-scenes look at the standout learning and development initiatives and individual accomplishments celebrated at this year’s awards.

Hear first-hand from our panelists as they share:

The Journeys Behind the Success: Key drivers, design choices, and real-world implementation stories behind award-winning projects.
Overcoming Challenges: How teams and individuals navigated obstacles to deliver exceptional outcomes and measurable impact across Aotearoa.
What Winning Means: The personal and professional impact of national recognition within our L&D community.
Key Takeaways & Lessons: Practical insights and tips you can apply directly to your own practice and organization.

Whether you are considering submitting an entry for future awards or looking for practical inspiration from top-tier talent across Aotearoa, this session will provide valuable perspectives and actionable ideas.

Panel format

The session will be facilitated by NZATD and will include:

40-minute moderated panel discussion
20 minutes of audience Q&A

Come along to be inspired, gather practical ideas, and celebrate the outstanding work being undertaken by the learning and development community.

Competency Framework: Learning and Development Practice

Session Theme and Audience: L&D Change Makers - All L&D Professionals

Host: Awards Committee

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

Registering for this event:

Prices exclude GST.
Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.

UNI Event: HAMILTON L&D Unplugged – Networking and Collaboration: The Morning Edition (19 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION:

The HAMILTON Morning Edition

There’s something special that happens when L&D people gather over good coffee and great conversation.

Join us for our Hamilton Morning Edition – a relaxed, welcoming breakfast get‑together for learning and development professionals across the Waikato. If you enjoyed our last session (and many of you told us how good it was!), you’ll know this is far more than just networking – it’s genuine connection, shared insight, and that energising feeling that comes from being in the room with people who get what you do.

This is your chance to:

Connect with fellow L&D professionals in an informal, friendly setting
Swap stories, challenges, and ideas that spark fresh thinking
Build relationships that extend beyond the breakfast table
Start your day feeling inspired, supported, and part of a vibrant community

We’ll be gathering at Cafe Fresca, located at 78 Alison Street, Hamilton Lake. It’s an ideal spot – easy parking, great food and coffee, friendly staff, and reserved tables waiting for us. All you need to do is turn up, grab something delicious, and enjoy the conversation.

Good to know:

This event is open to NZATD members and non‑members, so feel free to bring along a colleague or friend who works in learning and development.
The event is free – simply purchase your own food or drink on the day.

Whether you’re new to the L&D community or a familiar face, we’d love to see you there. Come along, connect, and be part of the conversations that strengthen our profession.

Host: Upper North Island

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

Registering for this event:

Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.

Online Event: NZATD New Members Welcome (November 2026) (27 Nov 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Welcome to NZATD! We’re excited to have you join our vibrant community of learning and development professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand.

What to expect:

A brief overview of NZATD and how we support our members
Tips on navigating your membership benefits
Opportunities to connect with fellow new members
Time for Q&A and sharing your interests

We look forward to welcoming you!

Session Theme and Audience:

Welcoming new members and introducing them to the NZATD community, resources, and opportunities for professional growth.

Session Audience:

New NZATD members from across New Zealand, including professionals at all stages of their L&D careers.

Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, this session is designed to help you feel at home in the NZATD whānau and begin building your network.

Host: National Executive

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members or those wanting to join.

Registering for this event:

Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.

Online Event: Communicate Powerfully: Stop Talking. Start Changing (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 05:45:00 GMT

We all communicate - but few of us do it effectively. This high-energy session dives into the everyday communication challenges that shape your business, relationships, and results at work.

We’ll unpack:

The four communication styles and how to work with (not against) them.
How to influence, connect, and lead through clarity and empathy.
The small shifts that change everything about how people feel heard.

It’s relatable, real, and surprisingly funny. Because communication should be practical, not painful.

Competency Framework: Adult Learning Principles; Learning and Development Practice; Informal / Social Learning; On-the-job Training

Session Theme and Target Audience: In my kete - Current and aspiring L&D professionals

Speaker: Carly Shorter

Carly Shorter – keynote speaker & workshop facilitator

I help leaders, trainers, and teams stop just “talking at” each other and start having conversations that actually change things. Whether it’s in the boardroom, at a conference, or across the kitchen table - your people will walk away knowing how to connect, influence, and communicate in a way that builds connection and real belonging.

Carly is the founder of Communicate Powerfully; a programme built from both science and real-life experience. She’s spent 14 years in radio, another chunk of time leading national teams, and the past 12 years helping organisations across Aotearoa and Asia Pacific have the conversations that matter most.

Carly isn’t about “tick-the-box” training—she’s about transformational change. Attendees say her sessions feel real, raw, and fun. She’s known for being deeply authentic - which makes others drop their guard and be authentic too.

Host: Upper North Island

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

Registering for this event:

Prices exclude GST.
Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.

Online Event: Show Your Work - December 2026 (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

MEMBER ONLY EVENT

You need to be logged into the website to register for this event.

️ Session Agenda

Introductions (5–10 mins): Meet and greet fellow members.
Focus Topic (20 mins):
Topics will be announced closer to each event date, so keep an eye out for updates!
Open Floor (30 mins): Bring your own questions, ideas, or examples. Let’s learn from each other.
Farewells (5 mins): Wrap-up and next steps.

Resources

Will be dependent on the topic, but please feel free to send anything you think would be beneficial for the topic.

Competency Framework: L&D Principles

Host: National Office

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members only.

Registering for this event:

Prices exclude GST.
Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.

LNI: Networking Breakfast: Professional Networks as a source of professional development (10 Feb 2027)

Tue, 09 Feb 2027 18:30:00 GMT

Welcome to 2027! This is another of our successful breakfast events where we dig deep into topics that matter to us as learning professionals.

Cost: Free – buy your own breakfast

Today we are discussing how our professional networks, learning communities, and structured mentoring act as catalysts for our professional growth. You are already part of the NZATD communityor may have included a community as part of your solution design so you already have experience to share.

Some of the questions we’ll be pondering:

Thinking about the learning communities you’ve been part of, what made some sustainable and others fade away?

How important is trust?

What motivates you to share your expertise online rather than just consume content?

As new platforms emerge, what will help us adopt technology in ways that genuinely support learning rather than overwhelm it?

Looking ahead to 2027, what identity or capability shifts do you anticipate, and how could your networks support that growth?

These are some of the articles I’ve been reading on this topic. Feel free to bring others.

Sava S, Crasovan M, Lustrea A and Lomos C (2026) Editorial: Unleashing potential in changing times: professional networks and learning communities in professional development. Front. Educ. 11:1992664. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2026.1992664

Simion A, Albulescu I and Stan C (2026) Trust, challenges and sustainability in professional learning communities: insights from higher education students. Front. Educ. 11:1757686. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2026.1757686

Discussions will be facilitated by your local NZATD Committee.

Host: Lower North Island

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

Registering for this event:

There is no cost to register. Attendees will pay for their own breakfast.
Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

Cancellations and Attendance:

Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.