TechCommNZ Webinar: KISS - Keep It Simple and Straightforward: Writing for translation

Is your audience all native English speakers with a high level of literacy? Do you have some readers with English as a second or foreign language?

12/07/2019 | | read more...

Wellington Branch Event

Wondering how to get your digital content seen by more people? Ryan McMillan from Atlas Digital can show you how.Search engine optimisation (SEO) is his thing - and these days, a must to ensure your digital content is worth writing.

08/08/2019 | Wellington | read more...

Workshop - Microsoft PowerPoint Auckland

A great presenter can grab and keep their audience’s attention, while helping people to digest information and also remember key information and learning points.

Unfortunately, the human brain has some peculiarities. Which means that if you’re not careful, your presentation materials and style can make it harder for people to pay attention.

16/08/2019 | Auckland | read more...

Workshop - Microsoft PowerPoint Wellington

A great presenter can grab and keep their audience’s attention, while helping people to digest information and also remember key information and learning points.

Unfortunately, the human brain has some peculiarities. Which means that if you’re not careful, your presentation materials and style can make it harder for people to pay attention.

21/08/2019 | Wellington | read more...

Workshop - Microsoft PowerPoint Christchurch

A great presenter can grab and keep their audience’s attention, while helping people to digest information and also remember key information and learning points.

Unfortunately, the human brain has some peculiarities. Which means that if you’re not careful, your presentation materials and style can make it harder for people to pay attention.

23/08/2019 | Christchurch | read more...

TechCommNZ Conference 2019

Come and be inspired at this year’s premier event for technical writers, information designers, content creators and learn more about creating sustainable content.

16/10/2019 | Tauranga | read more...

From the President

Kia ora everyone! This month I’m excited to announce the launch of a special competition to warm up your winter: the Sustain Conference quote competition.

9:47 AM, 12 June 2019 | read more...

​Registrations are open!

This year’s Conference theme is all about the sustainability of our content and our profession. Join us for an exciting and inspiring three days of presentations and workshops designed to challenge, inform and reignite your passion for what you do.

We’ve got an awesome line-up of international and local speakers presenting a range of topics with an emphasis on sustainable content. Register now and get our earlybird discount.

9:55 AM, 15 May 2019 | read more...

My Favourite Apps: Microsoft To-Do

Those of you who’ve been following TechCommWire for a few years might have read about my journey into bullet journaling, shortly followed by my giving up of bullet journaling. I really enjoy writing notes, planning, check-lists, and To-Do lists, and for many years have tried all sorts of paper and electronic systems for doing this. I actually love the Bullet Journal idea, but after finishing my favourite blue journal book I couldn’t seem to find the same love for any subsequent book, and so I gave up on this technique. Shortly after, I discovered the To-Do app from Microsoft, and have been consistently using it now for over a year. Don’t hold your breath but I think it might be here to stay for me!

9:57 AM, 12 June 2019 | read more...

Respecting te reo Māori when writing in English

There is growing recognition in Aotearoa of the significance and value of Māori as tāngata whenua (people of the land). This includes the revitalisation of te reo Māori. It is part of our wider understanding that diversity matters not just in business but also in our country as a whole. So how as technical communicators can we be part of this? Of course, Māori speakers are best placed to drive the process, but non-Māori and second (or subsequent) language learners can and should also lead – provided they have the right support.

10:21 AM, 12 June 2019 | read more...

Let's Tech Communicate

This month, I have been working from home more than ever. On the one hand, it's been very pleasant working in front of a log fire on a cold day and watching the horses grazing through the window. On the other hand, I have never made so many cups of coffee or washed so many dishes. Getting things done is the theme of this month's LTC: from staying productive when your own brain is against you, to avoiding the three-steps-forward two-steps-back problem when switching projects, to understanding your own creative type to make the most of how your brain works. Then, is it very simple or basic? Very short or brief? Very powerful or compelling? Get your pedant's hat on for the very silly war on "very".

10:48 AM, 12 June 2019 | read more...