Training and Development Magazine

Training and Development magazine is your one-stop shop for the latest insights and best practices. Published by AITD and NZATD, this leading magazine is a trusted resource for professionals like you.

Here's what you get:

• Thought leadership and expert opinions: Stay informed on the newest trends and strategies in L&D and HR.
• In-depth articles and case studies: Learn from real-world examples and success stories.
• Industry news and reviews: Keep your finger on the pulse of the L&D and HR landscape.

How to access it:

• NZATD members: Get a free copy with your membership! Each issue will be posted out to you or log in to the members-only area for the online version.
• Non-members: Email nzatd@nzatd.org.nz to subscribe for a year (quarterly issues) for a fee:
• • Within New Zealand: NZD$145
  • Outside New Zealand: NZD$175

Interested in contributing?

We welcome articles from industry experts on hot topics and innovative approaches in L&D. 

Most of our readers are practising L&D professionals looking for ideas that they can implement in their own work. Case studies with real-life applications, new concepts and practices, innovative technologies and expert tips all make great subject matter. Articles can take the form of feature articles, opinion pieces, interviews, infographics, ‘how to’ guides and so on. 

Top tips when drafting articles for T&D magazine:

• Articles should be unbiased, informative and free of commercial content and self-promotion
• Articles should be original, and should not have been published elsewhere
• Please be careful when using AI tools to write articles—it is very obvious when AI-drafted articles have not been edited by a human
• There is no fixed word count, but between 1,200 and 1,400 words works well

Articles should be submitted via email to editor@aitd.com.au

MARCH 2026  |  Human Centred-Innovation

Submission deadline: 23 January 2026

• Navigating Emerging Technologies: AI, automation and other digital tools enhancing learning while ensuring a human centred, values-driven approach.
• Digital and Data Literacy: Practitioners’ capability growth to interpret data, safeguard privacy and ethically govern technology initiatives.
• Strategic Alignment and Trust: L&D innovation supporting organisational goals and maintaining trust among stakeholders and learners.
• Inclusive Design and Experience: Inclusive design principles creating equitable, engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences.

JUNE 2026  |  Learning in the Flow of Work

Submission deadline: 17 April 2026

• Workflow Embedded and Micro-Learning: Short, just in-time learning experiences that integrate seamlessly with daily tasks.
• Enhancing Learner Experience: Tailoring learning experiences to support individual needs and foster engagement and retention.
• Real-Time Insights and Interoperability: Using modern business and learning systems and standards to collect meaningful data and connect learning activities to each other and with work platforms.
• Facilitating Hybrid and Continuous Learning: Developing facilitation skills for blended environments and cultivate a culture of ongoing learning.

SEPTEMBER 2026  |  Reskilling for a Changing World

Submission deadline: 17 July 2026

• Proactive Workforce Planning and Reskilling: Future skill gaps identification and reskilling programs that align with organisational strategy.
• Emotional Intelligence, well-being and people skills: Empathy, adaptability and mental health practices in -professional development initiatives.
• Cultural Competency and Inclusion: Learning that respects diverse cultural contexts and promotes inclusivity.
• Immersive and Wearable Technologies: Virtual and augmented reality and wearable devices in practice.

DECEMBER 2026  |  Sustainable Business Impact and Organisational Resilience

Submission deadline: 16 October 2026

• Impact Analytics: Application of analytics to measure and demonstrate learning impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Business Adaptability through L&D: Effective L&D building capability pipelines, retains talent and enhances organisational adaptability and resilience.
• Ethics, Privacy and Governance: Data privacy, responsible technology use and robust governance in learning programs.
• Community Building and Knowledge-Sharing: Mentoring, peer learning and partnerships to sustain a thriving learning culture. 

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