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Valerie Love
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Digital archivist and curator in Aotearoa 🌈🏒 (she/they) Views here are my own.
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👋 #iPRES2025 kicks off next week, and we are so excited to welcome everyone to Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and online! Learn about how tikanga (customs) and kawa (protocols) of Te Ao Māori (the Māori world view) are woven through this year's conference. www.ipres2025.nz/post/tikanga...
Tikanga at iPRES 2025
Learn about how tikanga (customs) and kawa (protocols) of Te Ao Māori (the Māori world view) are woven through this year's iPRES conference.
www.ipres2025.nz
October 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Learn about the #iPRES2025 Regional Impact Committee, and check out some of the conference sessions related to digital preservation knowledge and practice across Aotearoa, Australia, and the Pacific.

www.ipres2025.nz/post/the-reg...
The Regional Impact Committee Recommends…
Learn more about the work of the Regional Impact Committee, and iPRES sessions specific to digital preservation in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific.
www.ipres2025.nz
October 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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We know that many of you will be starting your journey to Wellington soon, so we’ve included a bunch of travel tips in the #iPRES2025 newsletter, as well as info about the conference app, tips for presenters, how to sign up for iPRES Radio, and more! Have a read at www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
iPRES 2025 October Newsletter
Less than one month to iPRES 2025! Our October newsletter has travel tips and other useful information ahead of your journey to Wellington!
www.ipres2025.nz
October 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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This week on the #iPRES2025 blog, we're highlighting some of the kindred and co-located events happening in Wellington that week. With iPRES happening in November instead of the usual September, we are excited to celebrate World Digital Preservation Day together! www.ipres2025.nz/post/kindred...
Kindred Events: World Digital Preservation Day 2025
World Digital Preservation Day (WDPD) is held on the first Thursday of every November. This year we celebrate all things digital preservation on 6 November 2025!
www.ipres2025.nz
September 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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The September #iPRES2025 newsletter is a bumper issue! 📬This month we announce our incredible keynote speakers: Hon Simon Kofe, Rosalyn Metz, and Peter-Lucas Jones! And we welcome @dpc-chat.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy as our tūī (platinum) conference sponsor! 🎉 www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
iPRES 2025 September Newsletter
Announcing our three keynote speakers, our conference tūī (platinum) sponsor, online agenda, and much more!
www.ipres2025.nz
September 11, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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It's 3 September (at least here in NZ), which means we are exactly two months out from seeing everyone at #iPRES2025! In the coming weeks, we'll be providing detailed information for both in-person and virtual attendees, as well as for presenters, 1st time attendees. www.ipres2025.nz/post/frequen...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Have questions about iPRES 2025 in Wellington? Take a look below. If you have a question that's not answered here, let us know!
www.ipres2025.nz
September 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Wondering what virtual attendees can expect at #iPRES2025? Check out our latest blog post on the conference website: www.ipres2025.nz/post/virtual...
Virtual attendance at iPRES 2025
Can’t make it to Wellington in person in November? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Read on for information about our Virtual and Hybrid Tracks.
www.ipres2025.nz
August 21, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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📣 Don't miss out! Early bird registration rates for #iPRES2025 close 1 September!📣

📆 There’s only two weeks left to take advantage of early bird registration rates for iPRES 2025, the 21st International Conference on Digital Preservation! Register now at www.ipres2025.nz/register
August 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Our friends over at #iPRES2025 would love to see you in Wellington (or online) in November to explore digital preservation in depth. It’s the first time the conference has ever been held in Aotearoa, so do take advantage of the opportunity if you can.
The wait is over! The #iPRES2025 Programme is finally here! 🎉 This year features a dynamic schedule with 7 parallel tracks: 3 hybrid, 3 in person, and 1 virtual.

View the high-level programme as a PDF, or check out the programme spreadsheet for session times and details. www.ipres2025.nz/programme
August 13, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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✈️ Travel tips for your #iPRES2025 journey!🧳Local Organising Committee member and athlete, Carly, recently traveled from Wellington to Austria and back with Team New Zealand in the 2025 Roller Derby World Cup in July. Carly shares her best long-haul travel tips here: www.ipres2025.nz/post/long-ha...
iPRES Travel Advice: Tips for the Long-Haul Journey
Local Organising Committee member and athlete Carly Lenz offers her top tips for long-haul travel to Aotearoa and back.
www.ipres2025.nz
August 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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The wait is over! The #iPRES2025 Programme is finally here! 🎉 This year features a dynamic schedule with 7 parallel tracks: 3 hybrid, 3 in person, and 1 virtual.

View the high-level programme as a PDF, or check out the programme spreadsheet for session times and details. www.ipres2025.nz/programme
August 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Just a few days left to get in your ad hoc proposals!
📅 Reminder! The Call for #iPRES2025 Ad Hoc Contributions closes this Friday, 18 July 2025, End of Day, Anywhere on Earth. Don't miss out on submitting your ideas for:
⚡ Lightning Talks
🤖 Games
🐦‍⬛ Birds of Feather (BoF) sessions

Submit your Ad Hoc contribution here: forms.gle/MzbEbo4k9Gbb...
iPRES 2025 Ad Hoc Call for Contributions
Submit your ad hoc contribution to iPRES 2025 using this form. These contributions—such as lightning talks, games, birds of a feather sessions, and more—are reviewed lightly by the Programme…
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July 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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The July #iPRES2025 newsletter is now available! This month we announce the conference dinner venue, introduce the digital preservation bake off, and discuss kindred and co-located events happening around the conference in Wellington. Have a read at www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
iPRES 2025 July Newsletter
Updates on the conference dinner, cultural welcome, digital preservation bake off, and organising travel to Wellington!
www.ipres2025.nz
July 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Missed #NDF25? You can now watch the keynotes online! Described by attendees as insightful, challenging, and deeply inspiring, there's something for everyone.

Hear from Tui Te Hau, Paula Bray, Cade Diehm and Dave Patten at: www.ndf.org.nz/ndf-videos/n...
June 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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👀 Excited to see who's speaking at #iPRES2025? Our draft programme is still in the works, but we have released an indicative list of accepted submissions of Full and Short Papers, Panels, Posters, Tutorials, and Workshops: www.ipres2025.nz/post/preview... Please note the list is subject to change.
Preview of Speakers at iPRES 2025
Can't wait for the official iPRES 2025 programme release? Check out our indicative list of accepted submissions so far!
www.ipres2025.nz
June 27, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Public thank you to @chaneyz85.bsky.social for being awesome at her job and helping us make a big research discovery! #findingmissingbooks #emilycummingharris
June 27, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Introducing the iPRES Tools Demo session, also known as the Digital Preservation "Bake Off". The Bake Off offers a platform for developers and practitioners to showcase their digital preservation solutions in a live, interactive setting. www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-t...
iPRES Tools Demo Session: The Digital Preservation "Bake Off"
Introducing the iPRES tools demonstration sessions, or Digital Preservation "Bake Off"
www.ipres2025.nz
June 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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📣 #iPRES2025 Ad Hoc Submissions are now open!

Ad hoc sessions offer a flexible and informal way to share your ideas, projects, and insights with the iPRES community without the need to submit a full paper.

Submit your proposal using our simple form: forms.gle/MzbEbo4k9Gbb....
iPRES 2025 Ad Hoc Call for Contributions
Submit your ad hoc contribution to iPRES 2025 using this form. These contributions—such as lightning talks, games, birds of a feather sessions, and more—are reviewed lightly by the Programme…
forms.gle
June 19, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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🤖 Get ready - the #iPRES2025 Ad hoc Call for Contributions will be opening soon!

Ad hoc submission types include Lightning Talks, Birds of a Feather Discussion Sessions, Games, and more! Read more about how you can participate: www.ipres2025.nz/post/ad-hoc-...
Ad hoc submissions - opening soon!
The iPRES 2025 ad hoc Call for Contributions will be opening soon - read on for more information about how you can participate!
www.ipres2025.nz
June 17, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Chilly but absolutely beautiful winter day here in Wellington
June 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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The June #iPRES2025 newsletter is live! This month we celebrate Matariki - the Māori New Year and and discuss our sustainability efforts. We also include updates from the Programme Committee, and Early Bird registration info and student rates. Have a read at www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
iPRES 2025 June Newsletter
Updates from the Programme Committee, Early Bird Registration info and student rates, and our sustainability efforts.
www.ipres2025.nz
June 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Registration is officially open for #iPRES2025 🙌
Early Bird registration is now open for iPRES 2025 in Wellington, 3-7 November 2025. Join us in-person or register as a virtual attendee. But don't miss out - Early Bird rates are only available till 1 September!

🔗 www.ipres2025.nz/post/early-b...

#iPRES2025 #DigiPres #DigitalPreservation
Early Bird registration now open for iPRES 2025!
Early Bird registration is now open for iPRES 2025, with special rates available for the conference until 1 September 2025.
www.ipres2025.nz
June 3, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Loving all these photos of the Southern Lights…
#Naseby skies are going off right now. #Aurora
June 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I'm participating in #SweatWithPride for the 4th year - fighting discrimination with perspiration by exercising 42 min daily in June to raise money for Rainbow support services. It's a challenging time for our LGBTQIA+ whānau, so consider donating if you can www.sweatwithpride.com/fundraisers/...
Val Love • Sweat with Pride
I’m taking on Sweat with Pride this June to raise money for our Rainbow communities! 💦🌈 Our schools, workplaces, and doctors’ offices are still not safe places for many Rainbow New Zealanders and it’s...
www.sweatwithpride.com
June 1, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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We’ve just launched a free online course on ‘Born-digital research in the humanities’ reshaped.sas.ac.uk. It covers key concepts, ethics, copyright & accessing, collecting and analysing born-digital data. You can browse the course with guest access or create an account. All CC-BY-NC licensed!
May 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM