Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador
| Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Appointer | National Library of New Zealand |
| Term length | Two years |
| Formation | 2021 |
| First holder | Ben Brown |
Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador is a role established with the purpose of promoting the power of reading to children and young people.[1] The children's author and poet Ben Brown was named the first Reading Ambassador in 2021.[2][3]
The role is led by the National Library of New Zealand, in partnership with Read NZ Te Pou Muramura, Creative New Zealand, and Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust.[4]
List of office holders
| Name | Term | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Brown | 2021–2023[1] |
| 2 | Alan Dingley[5] | 2023–2025[1] |
| 3 | Kate De Goldi[6] | 2025–present[1] |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador for children and young people". Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Ben Brown is New Zealand's first reading ambassador". Stuff. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Telling stories and the potency in being heard". RNZ. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Librarian promoted to inspire a nation of young readers". Stuff. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Hewitson, Michele (10 July 2025). "The Hewitson Profile: Kate De Goldi". New Zealand Listener. Retrieved 10 July 2025.