We're rereleasing our longer form episodes in shorter cut up parts to fit easier into your listening schedule! Here's a shorter version to listen to our original episode from 24/11/23 with Hamish Bennett if you missed it then ⭐️By NZATE

We're rereleasing our longer form episodes in shorter cut up parts to fit easier into your listening schedule! Here's a shorter version to listen to our original episode from 24/11/23 with Hamish Bennett if you missed it then ⭐️By NZATE

We're rereleasing our longer form episodes in shorter cut up parts to fit easier into your listening schedule! Here's a shorter version to listen to our original episode from 24/11/23 with Hamish Bennett if you missed it then ⭐️By NZATE

We're rereleasing our longer form episodes in shorter cut up parts to fit easier into your listening schedule! Here's a shorter version to listen to our original episode from 13/10/23 if you missed it then ⭐️By NZATE

We're rereleasing our longer form episodes in shorter cut up parts to fit easier into your listening schedule! Here's a shorter version to listen to our original episode from 13/10/23 if you missed it then ⭐️By NZATE

We're rereleasing our longer form episodes in shorter cut up parts to fit easier into your listening schedule! Here's a shorter version to listen to our original episode from 13/09/23 if you missed it then ⭐️By NZATE

We're rereleasing our longer form episodes in shorter cut up parts to fit easier into your listening schedule! Here's a shorter version to listen to our original episode from 13/09/23 if you missed it then ⭐️By NZATE

A shorter version to listen to our original episode from 08/15/23 if you missed it then!By NZATE

A shorter version to listen to our original episode from 08/15/23 if you missed it then!By NZATE

Hamish Bennett explores the beauty of simplicity in his films and Uproar is no different. In this episode he shares insight into his latest film and its Matryoshka-esque bildungsroman hikoi - one which sees both the individual and the nation come to grips with who they are.By NZATE

Steph Matuku spins yarns with an endearing humility and a crack up sense of humour. An official hustler by trade, Steph has embraced her ability to tell magical stories and transform them across contexts and mediums.By NZATE

Tīhema Baker recounts a defining moment that lead to him beginning his first novel at 17 years old. From comic book heroes to Aotearoa Atua - this episode explores how the right feedback at the right time can ignite our tauira.By NZATE

A brief rundown of the great things happening at the National Library with the Services For Schools guru, Tracey Greenwood. A low key chat filtered with strategies to help capture the disengaged teen reader. National Library Services to School website: https://natlib.govt.nz/schools Key places for content that may help in understanding and promotio…

We're back, baby! New season, new hosts, and we look forward to some brand new interviews. Join Pere Durie and Luke McFarlane as we launch Season 2 of "Is this FOR Credits?" This season will have a distinct focus on mātauranga Māori, local curriculum, and ways to bring those aspects to life in our English classrooms. In this episode, they yarn abou…

NZATE podcast ‘Is This for Credits?’ is back with season 2 hosts Pere Durie and Luke McFarlane. Get to know them and their vision for the episodes ahead in this small teaser of what’s to come through the year! Season 2 of the podcast is engineered by Angad Vraich.By NZATE

Hattie Salmon shares three of her poems and talks about how her poetry has evolved since its lively start in secondary school. window.podcastDatafd6075fb9e4f97 = {"title":"Is This For Credits?","subtitle":"The podcast of the New Zealand Association for the Teaching of English. NZATE","description":"Presented by NZATE, a fortnightly podcast about (m…

Author of more than 30 books, teacher for more than 30 years in the English classroom, Proud Ngāti Porou Tania Roxborogh speaks to us about her Masters/Doctorate research exploring the relationship between mātauranga Māori and Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. Tania runs a very lively Twitter presence window.podcastData17624555c2a6b0 = {"title…

Streaming is a hot topic in education at the moment. Chris and Philly explore its dimensions and bring Chris Abercrombie from PPTA into the conversation. The PPTA paper on ending streaming Philly was interviewed by a Stuff reporter on the subject Al Jazeera made a documentary about Chris’ alternative to streaming in a UK school. Chris Abercrombie i…

Claudia shares her personal and professional journey and the urgency she feels that we face some difficult questions about the direction in which our teaching of Secondary English has drifted in recent years. Her doctoral research brought to our attention the uncomfortable truth that the study of complex literary texts is diminishing in New Zealand…

Robert Sullivan’s poetry carries with it a sense of mischief as he traverses some of the most urgent and intimate topics in Aotearoa over the last couple of centuries. We discuss his poetry, his philosophy and his perspective on education in New Zealand. Tunui and Robert Sullivan’s Published Work Robert Sullivan’s Poetry Online: Poetry Archive, Poe…

Khadro Mohamed speaks to us about losing, and then regaining, her Somali language and how her culture and language influence her poetry. She shares her experiences growing up in a New Zealand where she was frequently complimented on her Kiwi accent and we examine what to do when someone doesn’t “understand” a poem. I’m Sure You’ve Heard – The Spino…

As a salve to the challenges of starting a new term Dr Glenn Colquhoun talks to us about his GP practice where he specialises in work with rangitahi. He reads his poem “One That Got Away – for Jack” and he talks about the role of the teacher in schools with reverence and respect. Listen to this, teachers, and be reminded of the good you do. Glenn’s…

Airana Ngarewa epitomises the best New Zealand has to offer to education and writing. Philly first met him while he was completing his Masters in Educational Leadership via Ako Mātātupu, and then over recent months his writing has started showing up in some high-profile places. This interview was a great pleasure for us both – It’s great to be in c…

Jack reads some of his flash fiction and talks with candour and depth about his time at school with undiagnosed ADHD, his fan fiction, making Sherlock more gay, his writing processes – not to mention his work as a rugby referee. If you haven’t already, you can buy his anthology of Flash Fiction “Ten Acceptable Acts of Arson, and other very short st…

Both having recently taken over the position of Head of Department in new schools, Chris and Philly discuss their experiences. This is a chance to look ‘under the lid’ of two very different departments of English. The highs and lows will resonate with anyone working in English teaching in Aotearoa, but Philly and Chris also relay the extent to whic…

Hera Lindsay Bird joined Philly at her place for a drink and we thought – “Let’s record a podcast!”. In spite of her modesty, we gained a great insight into what drives Hera and her poetry. Links to content mentioned in the podcast: “Pyramid Scheme” by Hera Lindsay Bird Glass Leaves Text Manipulator – designed by Gregory Kan window.podcastDatab549c…

Starling Magazine has just published its 13th edition and it is going from strength to strength. We talk with co-editor Louise Wallace about the magazine’s inception, evolution, and its editorial process. Then Louise shares some of her own poems for our scrutiny and great pleasure. The poetry read or mentioned in this podcast: Amelia Kirkness “Clou…

This week’s episode is an investigation into some of the long-established conventions of Secondary English scholarship. Dr Welby Ings joins us and challenges some of our presumptions about how knowing and learning actually works. Philly talks to a student, Charlie, about what English is to them. References to items mentioned in our conversation wit…

Philly approaches her text studies theme-first; engaging her students with the big ideas and emotions evoked, whereas Chris has a penchant for starting with a detailed exploration of style, form or genre and seeing what ideas emerge from there. Caitlin tells us all what NZATE is currently up to and outlines a range of professional development oppor…

It’s a new year and our podcast kicks things off looking into the recent flourishing of LGBTQIA+ literature in Aotearoa. Chris Tse reads two of his poems for us and we discuss his work co-editing “Out Here: An Anthology of Takatāpui and LBGTQIA+ writers from Aotearoa”. We then speak to Chelsea from the new Alphabet Book Club: a store and community …

Welcome to the first episode of the NZATE podcast – We’re very pleased to meet you. Poet Liz Breslin reads her poem “recaptcha / all I ask is” and discusses how it came about. She suggests we all go take a look at Stasis Journal and Starling Magazine Check out her latest poetry anthology “In Bed with the Feminists“ Teacher Ruth Richardson gave us a…

Diploma of Art & Creativity (Honours) students, Morrigan Smith and Aidan Walbaekken, talk about their art work.Aidan Walbaekken, a distance learning student and Oriel Hoskin Scholarship winner, through his art, raised funds for those affected by the Kaikoura earthquake. He has also been working on a series of large kiwiana murals and billboards.Mor…

Matt Sharp is a freelance cinematographer with 15 years experience capturing moving image for film. He recently won 'Best National' and 'Best Regional (Wellington)' cinematography awards in the 2016 48HR Film Challenge. He is also a member of staff working at The Learning Connexion. TLC asked Matt to talk to students about his work and creative pro…

Artists and TLC graduates Lena Stackhouse and Shea Stackhouse featured in this month's Creativity Talk.Shea specialises in bladesmithing, carving and creating handmade Damascus cutlery and jewellery. He is also the co-ordinator for the 3D department at The Learning Connexion. Lena's work features intricately carved organic forms and small sculptura…

Honours Talks - Morgan Linforth & Tereska Domanski by The Learning Connexion School of Art and CreativityBy The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity

Artist Talk - Cath Rodgers Podcast by The Learning Connexion School of Art and CreativityBy The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity

TLC ArtistTalks - Dan Ross by The Learning Connexion School of Art and CreativityBy The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity

Johannes Mueller-Welschof comes from a background in textile - and fabric design. You are invited to this artist talk & hear his artistic journey and how he sustained himself during this period of time. Johannes will bring examples of what he created and talk about the various client projects and commissions that he was involved inHosted by Dan Wil…

TLC’s first Artists Talk podcast of 2016 features Irena May Kennedy, a sculpture artist. Irena was born in Wellington and gained a BFA at the Dunedin School of Art, where she was awarded the David Con Hutton Memorial Scholarship. She recently completed her Master of Fine Arts at Monash University in Melbourne. The scope of her work ranges from gian…

When North American born Ceramics tutor Mel Ford, went on a five week international ‘artists in residence’ programme to Canada it was with a clear goal in mind. To explore Egyptian paste as a material: a) to get to know it, and b) to use it as an adhesive to glue her found ceramic shards together to create new forms.…

Tattoo Art can be found all over the world. The various designs from different cultures and times are fascinating from traditional Maori Moko and Pacific Tatou to Russian sailor tattoos.Learning Connexion Graduate Brent Ryan discovered a love of design and drawing as a child. This long-standing passion evolved into a full-time career as a tattoo ar…

The Learning Connexion School of Creativity and Art brings together a panel of speakers to talk about copyright, creative commons and how it affects artists and art students.Featuring: Matt McGregor (Creative Commons), Courtney Johnston (Dowse), Ruth Korver (TLC), Dan Wilkinson (TLC).By The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity

Rox Flame is a Wellington based TLC graduate that jumped head first into his career as a web/games developer with his close friend Alex Matthews. Their web development company XEquals is built on ambition, a friendship and many sleepless nights. With Alex's savvy business nature and Rox's technical ability the opportunities streamed in.Rox has a bu…

Alan Black Interview by The Learning Connexion School of Art and CreativityBy The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity

Sandy graduated with a Diploma of Art and Creativity (Honours) in 2000.Sandy talks about her creative origins, her experience with High School Art, her family support and her work now.http://www.sandyrodgers.co.nz/By The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity

Matt Guild is a Learning Connexion graduate from 2006. He has featured in a number of successful shows including the ‘5 painters’ shows at the Academy of Fine Arts from 2008-2012.Has recently released his own book called Memory Joggers (104 full colour pages to jog the memories).This Artist Talk was be hosted by tutor Dan Wilkinson.…

Fantastic opportunity for current TLC students to hear how the fabulous Wellington-based Su Keates has developed her life into a creative combination of jewellery, music, self-employment and more! http://www.threemarchhares.com/#!three-march-hares/ckraBy The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity

In this lecture series, held at The Learning Connexion school of creativity and art in Wellington, New Zealand, visiting artist Zou Zhe talks about Chinese contemporary art, Xiamen contemporary art, and the Xiamen University Annual Exhibition.By The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity

The Learning Connexion has had the pleasure of showing Zou Zhe around its colourful campus for three weeks this month. Visiting from Xiamen’s Jimei University, as part of the Wellington sister city programme, she is here to absorb the quirky creative culture that we Kiwis have on offer. The glitter and disembodied mannequins around our campus have …

Parkin Drawing Award finalist Georgette Brown shares how her creative journey has unfolded since her time at The Learning Connexion.By The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity