http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.aranz.org.nz en-us Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:34:02 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/post/167072/asa-conference-2027/ Our call for papers has opened for our conference in Hobart March 2027For more information click here... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:45:26 +1200 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/#post167072 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/post/167012/conference/ The website for the 2026 ARANZ Conference is now live and can be found using the link belowhttps://na.eventscloud.com/website/96657/home/... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:47:53 +1200 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/#post167012 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/post/164655/webinar/ Our next webinar is on Friday 22nd May 12.30-1.30pm Evan GreensidesTitle: We Have a Framework for That!Subtitle: Turning Governance and IM Maturity Assessments into Value Abstract: This presentation aims to demystify information governance and IM maturity assessments, outlining what they are, how the audit process works in practice, and how we can add value to the Archives New Zealand Information Management Framework. It examines how external reviews add value beyon... Mon, 18 May 2026 09:35:19 +1200 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/#post164655 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/post/163250/aurora-virtual-leadership-programme-2026/ Aurora Virtual Leadership Programme 2026 – places still availableThe Aurora Virtual Leadership Programme is a strengths‑based course delivered over seven weeks, ideal for aspiring, emerging, and current leaders across the GLAM sector. Feedback from previous cohorts highlights its value not only for new leaders, but also as a leadership “refresh” for mid‑career professionals and those established in their roles who are keen to reflect, learn, and develop further.Dates: Th... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:26:21 +1200 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/#post163250 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/post/162550/maori-ai-and-data-governance-and-sovereignty-recording/ The recording can be found hereThe slides can be found here... Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:59:00 +1300 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/#post162550 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/post/162000/notice-of-special-general-meeting--adoption-of-new-aranz-constitution/ Kia ora koutou,First, please accept our apologies for cancelling the Special General Meeting that had been scheduled for Monday 9 March. At that time, the revised draft of the new ARANZ Constitution was not quite ready for circulation to members. We appreciate your patience while Council completed this important work to ensure the new ARANZ Constitution is now ready for a member vote.This Special General Meeting has been called under the transitional provisions in Schedule 1 of the Incorporated ... Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:19:40 +1300 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/#post162000 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/post/161757/join-the-aranz-papers--programme-committee/ The ARANZ Conference Committee is seeking volunteers to join a Papers & Programme Committee for the 2026 Conference in Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara.This Committee focuses on shaping the conference content rather than the logistics or operational side of the event. Members will work closely with the Conference Committee and have their full support.Key contributions include:helping refine the conference theme and overall programme structureidentifying potential keynote or invited speakersa... Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:53:37 +1300 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/#post161757 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/post/161756/working-with-community-archives/ Join fellow GLAM sector professionals working with community archival collections for this day of talks and tours organised by the Otago/Southland branch of ARANZ (Archives & Records Association of NZ). With speakers from Archives NZ, Invercargill Archives, and Lakes District Museum, the day will cover a variety of topics including public records, accessioning, digitising, and issues facing the sector. Registrations required by 16th March: archives@icc.govt.nz or call 03 211 1573. ... Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:50:44 +1300 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/#post161756 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/post/161574/urgent-postponement-of-special-general-meeting-sgm-scheduled-for-9-march-2026/ Kia ora koutou,I am writing to you on behalf of the ARANZ Council to formally advise that the Special General Meeting (SGM) scheduled for tomorrow, Monday 9 March 2026, has been postponed until further notice.Reason for Postponement This decision has been made for two primary reasons:Notice Period Compliance: Upon internal review, we identified that the notice provided for this meeting did not meet the 30-day statutory requirement set out in our current 2020 Constitution. To ensure tha... Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:01:26 +1300 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/#post161574 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/post/161192/aurora-virtual-leadership-programme-2026/ The Aurora Board are pleased to announce that applications are open for the Aurora Virtual Leadership Programme, which will be held across seven weeks from Thursday 14 May to Thursday 25 June 2026. This strengths-based course is designed for aspiring, emerging and current leaders; feedback from previous participants indicates this is also valuable leadership refreshment opportunity for staff who have been in roles for some time or mid-career and keen to learn and develop. Applicat... Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:56:56 +1300 http://www.aranz.org.nz/blog/#post161192