Tui Trust

EVENT - Providing PD to improve outcomes for learners

Learning Matters is hosting its 10 Year Symposium: Learning is Learning in Christchurch on June 30, 2026 and Auckland on July 2, 2026. Professional Learning and development remains a critical component in stregthening the knowledge and capability of teachers, leaders and whanau. Access to high-quality PD opportunities is essential for building evidence-informed practice and improving outcomes for learners.

To support equitable access to these events Tui Trust will provide TWO TICKETS to the Auckland symposium for individuals who may otherwise be unable to afford attendance, but who demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and professional growth. Keep an eye out on our page for our ticket give-away.

More information, newsletter https://www.tuitrust.com/ourwork

https://mailchi.mp/bf08ad293e34/tui-trust-news

EVENT - Supporting National Youth Week
Te Tangi o Te Pīpīwharauroa – Youth Week Event

In support of National Youth Week, Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa will be hosting a taiohi-led event celebrating their voices, ideas and leadership across the community.

The event is on Friday May 22, 2026 at the Western Community Centre. Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa is a whānau first organisation grounded in tikanga and a wellbeing approach and their mahi supports young people to be heard, to share their whakaaro, and to step forward in their leadership.

Inspired by this year’s national Youth Week theme, Our voices matter, we deserve to be heard, Te Tangi o Te Pīpīwharauroa reflects the natural space in the world that taiohi step into, offering kōrero and whakaaro to shape their future. If you would like to join us and support this event there are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available.

https://www.facebook.com/terunangao.kirikiriroa

https://mailchi.mp/bf08ad293e34/tui-trust-news

Two for two! First the Hamilton Gardens, this time at the Distinction Conference Centre in Hamilton where we also held a Literacy Conference. Great to be back.

The Community Waikato Conference provided a highly valuable two days of professional learning, featuring thought-provoking presentations, meaningful engagement with sector colleagues from across the region, and opportunities to explore innovative approaches to current challenges.

A sincere thank you to the team at Community Waikato for the extensive work invested in delivering such a well-executed two-day conference. Your efforts were evident throughout, and the positive ripple effects of this event will undoubtedly extend across the sector for some time.

A huge thank you to WEL Energy Trust for your sponsorship.

WEL Energy Trust
Community Governance Aotearoa
Len Reynolds Trust

On 2 December, Aotearoa will unite for Give a Little Day – 24 hours dedicated to generosity. Every donation made to Tui Trust through our Givealittle page goes directly to us — Givealittle is fees free on the day. Together we can turn small acts of generosity into extraordinary impact.

We invite you to be part of it – whether by making a one-off donation, encouraging colleagues and friends to join in, or sharing our story. Together, we can show how small acts of generosity add up to extraordinary impact.

Give a little – together we can give a lot.

To support us please visit our givealitle page:

https://givealittle.co.nz/org/tuitrust

The Great NZ Handwriting Micro-Challenge

Over the course of the last few months teachers have uploaded samples of a ‘most improved’ student’s work via the Great NZ Handwriting Challenge page. These show progress over at least 20 weeks of daily teaching, and the samples are remarkable. The challenge closing date was extended and is set to finish soon, it’s not too late to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005055573909457