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STORIES AND IMPACT

Events

Creating yet more personal connections, our events provide a platform for storytelling, learning (for both educators and learners), direct engagement, and showcasing Literacy Waitākere's impact as a local organisation.

On July 17 we ran a comprehensive AI workshop. Run by AI expert Dr Kara Kennedy, this workshop built on the knowledge gained from our previous AI workshop, which introduced participants to the basics of AI and how to get started. This year, the focus was: • Hands on learning • Discussions about advanced prompting • Features of AI tools • Custom AI tools for commonly performed tasks • Strategies for teaching learners about responsible and ethical AI usage • Privacy and ethical considerations when inputting data into AI tools. Dr Kara Kennedy is an independent scholar, author and educator in the areas of digital and AI literacy, technology and science fiction. She has presented on digital and AI literacy at conferences in the US, Australia, and Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is managing the AI Opportunity Project at Literacy Waitākere.

On March 26 2026, we celebrated the release of two new learner-led titles: A Beekeeper from Bamyan by H. Dawlatyar and My Exciting Experiences by Bassam Omar - both illustrated by Nina Mercep. An evening of reflection and connection, we sheltered from the rain and took stock of the incredible work our learners have undertaken and the support we have received along the way. We could not be prouder of these newly published authors, and of our kaiako-illustrator who has lovingly brought these stories to life. We are so humbled by this ongoing project and we look forward to future launches as our book collection grows! All of our books are available for purchase from our shop.

Publishing a book is a significant milestone, and a launch provides a way to share that success with a supportive community! Literacy Waitākere recently held our first book launch, inviting community to share and experience unique stories produced by adult learners, nurturing the connections made with readers, early supporters, funders and partners — and break down barriers to learning and creating. We look forward to facilitating more.

Our regional PD AI Literacy event was devised to guide educators on the use of different AI tools to enhance the learning capabilities of diverse students! Educators learned how to explore AI in education — safely, ethically, and in ways that reflect our values in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Events

Applied AI Workshop ~ a success!

Launching Two New Titles!

Learner Book Launch

Regional PD AI Literacy

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