On behalf of the Southland and New Zealand Literacy Associations (SLA & NZLA), we welcome you to join us at the 45th NZLA Literacy Conference, held on the 25th - 27th September 2023 at the Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill, New Zealand. We are very much looking forward to seeing you at our Literacy Conference down in the deep south.
Click here to view the latest NZLA Literacy Conference 2023 flyer and keynote information.
Before completing the registration form, please read the following information and terms & conditions carefully. If you have any issues completing this online form, please email conference2023@nzla.org.nz for support.
Please register for the conference under one of the following sections:
- SECTION 1: School/Group registration booking
- SECTION 2: Individual registration booking
Complete ALL questions for the section you chose to register under before submitting your registration.
When we receive your online registration, a confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours. Please check your junk mail if it does not arrive in your inbox.
Conference registration cost:
$495 +GST - 2023 Full Registration
University and Teachers College students please contact us directly via email for conference registration costs.
Early bird prices closed on the 1st May 2023. Prices are per person. The conference registration cost does not include overnight accommodation.
Conference itinerary:
Conference accommodation:
All rooms at the venue 'Ascot Park Hotel' are now fully booked during the three days of the conference.
Below are the names of some other accommodation options that we recommend and that are close to the conference venue:
- Hacienda Motel (678 Tay Street, Invercargill. 500m from conference venue)
- Monarch Motel (633 Tay Street, Invercargill. 600m from conference venue)
- ASURE Surrey Court Motel (400 Tay Street, Invercargill. 1.8km from conference venue)
- 295 on Tay Street Motel (295 Tay Street, Invercargill. 2.3km from conference venue)
Conference Evening Social Event:
Bluff 'Authors Evening' - Monday 25th September.
This event is now FULL. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Books for Oceania:
The NZLA is committed to developing literacy awareness in Pacific Island schools. The NZLA and Scholastic raise awareness and purchase books from funds donated by attendees at Literacy Conferences. The importance of this is huge with all the much needed funds going to schools in Oceania such as Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands.
If you personally, or your school/group, would like to make a contribution to this outstanding cause, please complete the Books for Oceania section in your registration process. All contributions will be added to your invoice and then passed on to Books for Oceania. This may be an area your BOT would be happy to donate to. Even a small amount can go a long way for these tamariki and schools.
Invoices will be emailed to the school/group email or individual email. All invoices must be paid via online banking to the SLA by the date and bank account stated on the invoice. We do not accept credit cards or cash. Registrations will be fully confirmed once payment has been received.
We will be in contact with all registered attendees via email at a later date with further conference information.
Remember to follow us on Facebook & Instagram @nzlaconference2023 to keep up to date with the latest conference updates and news or head over to the NZLA website.
Ngā mihi,
Joyce Wakelin & the Southland Literacy Association Team
New Zealand