From the President

Conference is off, but the AGM is ON. Very important business this year: changes to the TechCommNZ constitution. Vote online before or at the AGM on 7 November.

We’re eager as always for volunteers. If you want to contribute to TechCommNZ but don’t want to commit to being a board member (though we’d love to have you if you do!) then consider volunteering in other ways, like writing something for the newsletter or becoming a mentor!

And finally, huge congratulations to the winners of this year’s Plain English Awards!

8:44 PM, 1 November 2021 | read more...

Using te reo Māori and embracing Māori culture in the workplace - part one

In September, we asked for your questions about using te reo Māori and embracing Māori culture in the workplace. Our fantastic ambassador, Shelly Davies, answers your questions in this series of short videos. But this is only part one! You asked so many great questions that Shelly will return with more advice and encouragement in our next newsletter.

9:18 PM, 1 November 2021 | read more...

Plain Language Bill and an international plain language standard: progress update

Find out what's happening with the International Plain Language Standard from New Zealand’s Plain Language Federation representative, Lynda Harris. We also take a quick look at the Plain Language Bill, which was recently introduced to New Zealand Parliament.

9:35 PM, 1 November 2021 | read more...

A TechCommNZ mentoring success story

Did you know that TechCommNZ can link members with mentors? Here’s information about our mentoring scheme, and a success story from two of our members, Manjari Kulkarni and Emily Cotlier, about their mentoring experience.

9:44 PM, 1 November 2021 | read more...