An invitation to Kia Tōnui - Flourish
Join us in Aotearoa New Zealand for the combined New Zealand, Australia Drama conference Kia Tōnui - Flourish!
Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, New Zealand
WELLINGTON EAST GIRLS’ COLLEGE
131 Austin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
27 - 30 SEPTEMBER, 2024
Gather in Aotearoa New Zealand in the embrace of our unique whānau/community to share the riches of storytelling through whakaari/drama and theatre in education, to create new ways to regenerate, revive and thrive as creative educators and artists. In this Drama New Zealand and Drama Australia combined conference we will consider our foundational roots, cast the seeds of the imagination, and nurture the multiple ways to sustain and grow our practice, so that our communities can be nourished by changes much needed for the future. It is time to celebrate the many ways we flourish in our work.
Our 2024 conference Kia Tōnui /Flourish aims to:
Nurture the roots that sustain us, examine what we have achieved and consider how those strong foundations continue to shape practice and research today,
Trace the branches of new growth and flourishing ahead. Gather as whakaari /drama educators and whanau/family together to tell critical stories of artistry in practice and research.
Plant seeds of innovative pedagogy and research in drama education and consider the conditions needed for imagination and growth in difficult and unpredictable times and futures.
Celebrate and share successful practices and research in drama and theatre education in schools and communities that enable our field of drama education, participants, and educators to Kia Tōnui /Flourish.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Ticketing Information
Early Bird Registration & Pricing: 14 February - 30 April, 2024
Full Pricing & Registration: 1 May - 1 September, 2024
Registration Closes: 1 September, 2024
Ticketing Pricing
Early Bird - Full Weekend (Saturday - Monday)
Member: $390 + GST
Non-member: $460 + GST
Australian/ International: $320 + GST
Full Price - Full Weekend (Saturday - Monday)
Member: $450 + GST
Non-member: $520 + GST
Australian/ International: $320 + GST
Presenter pricing - Full Weekend (Saturday - Monday)
Member: $300 + GST
Non-member: $375 + GST
Australian/ International Presenter: $275 + GST
Single Day Attendance - Saturday, Sunday, or Monday
Member: $130 + GST
Non-member: $155 + GST
Australian/ International: $110 + GST
An invitation to Register for Kia Tōnui - Flourish
Poipoia Te Kākano Kia Tōnui
Nurture the seed, and it will flourish
KEY DATES
15th March, 2024 Submissions to present closed
30 April, 2024 Early Bird registration ends
27th September 2024 Conference opens
30th September, 2024 Conference closes
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Conference Pōwhiri, International Welcome, and Special Keynote: Friday 27 September at 5.30pm
Conference Start: Saturday 28 September
- Registration desk opens: 8.45am
- Opening and Keynote: 9.30am
Conference Close: Monday 30 September
- Closing farewell: 11.30am
Conference ends: Monday 30 September @ 12pm
Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships - Drama NZ are offering four scholarships of $500 each for Aotearoa New Zealand Applicants to attend this year’s Conference. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 19 APRIL.
NZ Rural Teacher - for a teacher in a rural location from any sector
NZ Beginning Teacher - for a teacher in their first or second year from any sector.
NZ Primary Teacher - for a teacher working in years 1-8
NZ Tertiary Student or PCT - for a student of Theatre Education
To apply, please email conference24@drama.org.nz with the following details.
Your full name
Institution or school name
Which scholarship you are applying for
A statement regarding how you wold benefit from being awarded a scholarship
A Principal or Senior Leader’s letter of endorsement. For a PCT or Student, this can be a lecturer or associate teacher.
PPTA Grants - The Learning and Development Centre, thanks to the funding support of the Ministry of Education, is pleased to restart the Subject Association Grant of up to $750 (inc GST) to attend a Subject Association run event.
This grant is to support kaiako’s professional learning and development to attend conferences, workshops or subject-specific courses. It can be used to cover registration, travel, meals, childcare and accommodation to a total value of $750 (including GST). The grant cannot be used to cover relief.
Learn more here!
TRADE EXPO
Join us and let your business flourish amongst Aotearoa’s and Australia’s education professionals!
Perks and Benefits
This years combined Conference is Drama NZ’s main event for 2024. When you register to be a Trade Expo participant you’ll be taking advantage of all the perks and benefits!
Promo in Drama NZ’s Dramatic bi-monthly newsletter which goes out to 550+ members,
Product or flyers included in all delegate packs,
Morning tea and lunch provided for manned displays, as well as a VIP invite to the Saturday evening mix and mingle with all delegates.
Pricing Options
MANNED BOOTH
Interact with Aotearoa’s and Australia’s education professionals in-person at this years conference. Meet with them and learn more about their needs and potential opportunities. Prices below are for one staff member to attend, additional staff members may attend for an extra fee.
Associate Members: $275
Non-associate Members: $350
Membership Fee Included: $425
UNMANNED BOOTH
Can’t be there in-person but still want your company or organisation front and center? Don’t worry we can help with that!
Associate Members: $175
Non-associate Members: $225
Membership Fee Included: $350
WELLINGTON ACCOMMODATION
We are excited to welcome you to our combined conference hosted by Drama NZ and Drama Australia. Wellington is our capital of Aotearoa, and a vibrant, exciting city to visit and explore.
Below is a list of hotels that are near or around the conference location which is Wellington East Girls College. There are some great websites and apps that you can use that offer deals on accommodation such as Hotels.com, Expedia.com, or AirBnB.co.nz.
The list of hotels below are organised in walking and driving distance from the venue.
Walking: less than 10 minutes/ Driving (Uber/Taxi): 2 minutes in little traffic
Marksman Motor Inn
Walking: 15 - 25 minutes/ Driving (Uber/Taxi): 5-10 minutes in little traffic
Microtel by Wyndam Wellington
U Boutique Hotel
Ramada by Wyndam Wellington Taranaki Street
Cambridge Hotel
Halswell Lodge
Apollo Lodge Motel
Ascot Motor Lodge
Southgate Motor Inn
Willis Wellington Hotel
Naumi Studio Wellington
QT Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Sojourn Apartment Hotel
EXCITING ACTIVITIES TO DO IN WELLINGTON
Wellington is a vibrant and jam-packed city! There are tons to see and do, and we’d thought we would put together a list of events, activities, and fun things to do while you visit our amazing city.
Tourist Sightseeing
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa
Wellington Botanic Garden
Wellington Zoo
Wellington Maritime Museum
Cuba Street
City Gallery Wellington
Experiences and Exhibitions
Wētā Workshop Experience
World of Wearable Art
Shows to see
Capital Bachata Connection 2024
Wedlock: Drag Affair
