Reading for pleasure: More important than ever
Come along to a free public talk in Dunedin with Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador Kate De Goldi to celebrate New Zealand's first Children's Book Week and the power of reading.
Event details
Date: Tuesday 16 August 2026, 2pm to 3pm
Location: Dunedin City Library, Fourth Floor, 230 Moray Place, Dunedin
Cost: Free
Contact: reading-ambassador@dia.govt.nz
Supporting the next generation of readers
A growing body of research shows that reading for enjoyment is more important for children’s educational success than their parents’ socio-economic status. Yet reading for pleasure in Aotearoa NZ is declining amongst young people. The consequences of this decline are profound — for individuals, communities and our country’s cultural and socio-economic prospects.
Kate De Goldi will talk about these consequences, about reading’s immense pleasures and benefits in a digital age and the ways we can contribute to building a nation of readers.
New Zealand Children's Book Week
