Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador
| Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador | |
|---|---|
since June 2025 | |
| 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. The children's author and poet Ben Brown was named the first Reading Ambassador in 2021.
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.