2026 ATLAANZ conference
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ATLAANZ currently has over 147 members representing 32 tertiary organisations in New Zealand and Australia. Members may attend a yearly regional hui (free to paid members) | apply for a discretionary research and travel grant | tune in to a monthly ChatLAANZ online discussion group | register for the national conference (2 yearly).
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ATLAANZ Journal: New issue
Examples of research and best practice from tertiary learning advisors (TLAs) in Aotearoa and Australia, showcasing contributions about effective approaches to maths anxiety; providing online support for students during Covid-19 lockdowns; the complexities of collaboration between TLAs and content specialist academics; considering and completing doctoral study; core competencies for TLA practice; and updated data on the services and staffing in tertiary learning centres in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We’ve had a rolling publication for 2025, and in 2025 and 2026 there is a special edition to mark 40 years of Learning Advising in Aotearoa NZ. Member contributions welcome.
Professional Accreditation Awards
These professional accreditation awards recognise the breadth of skills and expertise learning advisors bring to the profession.
About Us
ATLAANZ is an association of professionals working in academic advisory roles in NZ tertiary institutions. It is one of five ICALLD affiliated associations worldwide.
Research & Travel Grants
Members can apply for research and/or travel grants of up to $500 to assist with the dissemination of research and best practice.
History of ATLAANZ
The association was conceived in 1998 by participants at the Tertiary Learning Centres Network of Aotearoa New Zealand conference.
MATLAANZ
A community of Learning Advisors and affiliated kaimahi who have an interest in authentic ways of building and facilitating higher education aspirations of Māori tauira and staff in tertiary organizations.
PATLAANZ
The main purpose of PATLAANZ is to provide a space in which Pacific members can share resources and links to relevant research and learning tools for both students and Learning Advisors.
Hui/fono 30 Nov – 1 Dec 2023 at the Ara I Te Pūkenga, City Campus in Christchurch I Ōtautahi.
MATHLAANZ
We represent the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) members of the organisation, with the purpose of enabling members to share ideas, resources, and links to relevant research and learning tools.
Member Publications
This area of the website is devoted to publications by ATLAANZ members that are relevant to our profession as Tertiary Learning Advisors.
Executive Committee
ATLAANZ members elect an Executive Committee every year at the Annual General Meeting which is usually held during the conference, or symposiums.
Professional Practice Document
This document of 2012 outlines the principles and values, knowledge, skills and attributes, roles and responsibilities of a learning advisor.
Resources
Academic skills and learning resources provided by members to members. Includes Wikieducator, ReferenCite, and Academic Word of the Day
Regional Hui
The November Regional Hui in 2025 were an outstanding success.
MATLAANZ / PATLAANZ hui-fono
This year’s hui/fono will be held on: Watch this space!
Affiliations
ATLAANZ is a member of the International Consortium of Academic Language and Learning Developers (ICALLD), which is comprised of five professional communities of practice from around the world.