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Katie Flannigan has had twenty years’ experience in the Health Sector, and now writes full time for children. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, three children and way too many dogs. PJ Reece is an Australian illustrator who has done illustration work for Blake Education, sold greeting cards of his designs at various retail outlets and has had two children’s books published through Little Steps Publishing that feature his illustrations. 

Lawyer and historian Ned Fletcher is a director of the Manukau-based law firm, Kayes Fletcher Walker Limited, which holds the warrant to prosecute all serious crime in South Auckland on behalf of the government. Following a law degree at Oxford University, Ned was awarded a PhD by the Law Faculty at the University of Auckland.

Fletcher McKenzie works with people and teams, sharing how to build and strengthen relationships, is a dedicated trainer, facilitator and leader, in his own firms and in forum retreats, spousal forums and virtual online forums.Fletcher started out training teenagers in the Air Force's Cadet Corps. For over a decade he has trained CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Fletch builds thoughtful content, facilitates forum workshops, leads forum retreats, trains and works with boards, MC of conferences, Arbinger workshops, including Washington DC's Leadership Academy with White House Scholar Warren Rustand.Fletcher teaches reflection and deeper thinking, vulnerability and creating a safe place to share deeply, learn and grow through the simple process of self-discovery. Fletcher's global leadership service in EO includes building the first EO Regional Council and three years on EO's Global Board. A master facilitator for Strategy Summits, Global Leadership Academy and a highly rated Forum and Moderator Trainer and has trained in 23 countries. He holds a pilot's license, and won two National Aerobatic Flying competitions and placed 5th in the 2017 World Masters Swim Meet. Fletcher's passion for flying, learning and building relationships is unmatched.Fletcher divides his time between New Zealand, Australia and South Asia.

Helen Vivienne Fletcher is a widely published children’s and young adult author, storyteller and award-winning playwright. She has written an impressive collection of work for everyone from pre-schoolers to adult readers. Spanning a variety of subjects, Helen’s writing doesn’t shy away from the gritty parts of life. Diving into the depths of disability, the gravitas of grief or the thrill of the mysterious, her stories are sublimely suspenseful whether on the page or stage. Helen lives in Wellington, New Zealand, with her disability assistance dog, Bindi, a seven-year-old playful Labrador who loves soft toys, cuddles, and can fit three tennis balls in her mouth at once.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Annemarie Florian has worked as an academic librarian, curriculum designer and children's bookseller. Kiwi: The Real Story won the Children's Choice Non-fiction Award in 2013. This is her ninth book.   ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Alistair Hughes is an illustrator and graphic designer. Together with Annemarie he illustrated Kea - Curiouser and Curiouser as well as Snapper - The Real Story. Alistair contributes artwork to various publications throughout New Zealand and America. This is his sixth Children's book.  

Craig Foltz is a writer & visual artist whose work has appeared in numerous journals, anthologies & galleries. He has previously released two books on Ugly Duckling Presse. He currently lives & works in New Plymouth, pinched between the wild & remote west coast & Mt Taranaki. More info at craigfoltz.com

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OLT Finlayson Park School Samoan Bilingual Unit

Artist / Illustrator Rob Foote is best known for creating beautiful and humorous work aimed at the young and young at heart.

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