NZATD

EVENT 📅
Communicate Powerfully: Stop Talking. Start Changing

Communication: we all do it, but how many of us have actually mastered it?

Most workplace challenges aren't about the work, they're about the way we talk about it. Join us for a high-energy NZATD webinar where we dive into the four communication styles and how to make them work for you, not against you.

Learn the small shifts in clarity and empathy that change everything about how your team feels heard. It’s practical, relatable, and believe it or not, actually funny. Say goodbye to 'painful' communication and hello to better results.

When: 7pm Wednesday 2 December
Where: Online

Register here: https://nzatd.org.nz/event-6511342

AWARDS 🏆

Ngā mihi nui to our brilliant individuals winners from last night's NZATD Awards Gala Dinner! Here are the winners of our individual categories:

L&D Team Member – Moumita Jamindar-Arnold

L&D Consultant – Christie Hutt

L&D Manager – Yasmin Kachwala

L&D Strategist – Bonita Misilisi

Emerging L&D Practitioner – Ina Capulong

L&D Practitioner of the Year – Penelope Chua-Ong

Ka mau te wehi to our finalists and winners for their exceptional dedication and talent across our sector!

EVENT: What's one learning or development challenge you're currently working through?

One of the things we love about our Tauranga breakfasts is the opportunity to learn from each other.

Every attendee brings different experiences, perspectives, and ideas to the table.

Join us on 9 October for coffee, conversation, and connection with fellow L&D professionals from across the Bay of Plenty.

Whether you're supporting capability development, facilitating training, leading learning initiatives, or growing your own practice, you'll find people who understand the opportunities and challenges of the profession.

👉 Register here: https://rebrand.ly/4wbskgz

We'd love to hear your thoughts below.

EVENT: What's one learning or development challenge you're currently working through?

One of the things we love about our Auckland breakfasts is the opportunity to learn from each other. Every attendee brings different experiences, perspectives and ideas to the table.

Join us on 29 October for coffee, conversation and connection with fellow L&D professionals.

Whether you're supporting capability development, leading organisational learning initiatives, facilitating training, or developing your own practice, you'll find people who understand the opportunities and challenges of our profession.

📍 Pantry at Hyatt Regency Auckland

👉 Register here: https://rebrand.ly/lcpy17a

We'd love to hear from you below... what's one topic you'd enjoy discussing over breakfast?

LANDSCAPE SURVEY 📊

How can L&D prove business ROI when almost half the industry doesn't see the budget?

Over three-quarters (77%) of New Zealand learning functions sit inside People & Capability or HR teams.

However, 46.6% of practitioners operate without any visibility into their total annual L&D budget, and only 13.6% feel positioned as true Strategic Drivers in their organisation.

Without budget transparency or seats at the executive table, learning teams are too often pushed into reactive "order-taker" roles—measured on course completions rather than performance impact.

Want to shift from a reactive training function to a strategic capability partner?

Grab your copy of the Aotearoa New Zealand L&D Landscape Report 2026 to explore national benchmarks on structure, influence, and business alignment across the motu.

Free for NZATD members (or available to purchase for non-members).

Access your copy here: https://rebrand.ly/35q90a1

EVENT 📅
How data and analytics can prove ROI to stakeholders

Proving the value of L&D has never been easier, if you have the right data.

eLearning has evolved, and so must our approach to measurement. Our next NZATD webinar explores the tools and techniques that allow us to dive deeper into learner performance and business outcomes.

Discover how to harness a data-driven approach to provide a clear picture of ROI for your stakeholders. Whether you're looking to justify a budget or refine your design, learn how to turn data points into a powerful story of success. It’s time to lead with evidence, not just intuition.

When: 7pm Wednesday 4 November
Where: Online

Register here: https://nzatd.org.nz/event-6511248

EVENT: As L&D professionals, we spend a lot of time helping others grow. But how often do we think about what keeps us energised?

Whether it's seeing someone have a breakthrough, watching a leader develop, or knowing our work has made a genuine difference, these moments of purpose and connection matter.

At our upcoming Christchurch Hybrid Event, Kathryn Jackson will explore how paying attention to the work that gives us energy can help create more sustainable and meaningful careers.

We'll also have time to connect with fellow L&D professionals, both in person and online.

📅 Wednesday 21 October 2026
📍 Christchurch & Online

Register now: https://rebrand.ly/xjjoxas

What gives you the most energy in your work?

NZATD AWRADS 🏆

A few pics of the NZATD team in action. Also joined by Ben Campbell, CEO of our sister organisation, AITD.

And behind the camera, a massive thanks to Haylie Campbell, who stepped in at the last minute to help out!

LANDSCAPE SURVEY 📊

Moving past kia ora: how are NZ learning teams authentically embedding Te Tiriti?

70% of Aotearoa learning professionals tell us AI integration is their top capability priority for 2026.

While intent across Aotearoa's L&D sector is exceptionally high, 77.3% of teams report operating in an ad-hoc or unsupported capacity regarding Te Ao Māori integration.

In fact, over 60% acknowledge their practice remains limited to basic greetings due to a lack of formal frameworks, confidence, and organisational guidance.

To build genuine bicultural capability across our workforce, we need to bridge the gap between cultural goodwill and practical, relational learning design.

How is your team moving from surface-level gestures to meaningful Te Tiriti practice?

Download the Aotearoa New Zealand L&D Landscape Report 2026 to see where the sector stands.

Free for NZATD members (or available to purchase for non-members).

Access your copy here: https://rebrand.ly/0hppjmm

NZATD AWARDS 🏆

A few more pics from our Awards 2026 Gala Dinner! Our fabulous initiative category winners.