The recipent of this year’s award is someone who has been working in the library sector for quite some time, and currently works for her public library. Prior to her arrival, there was a small rōpū trying to improve Mātauraka Māori services for the libraries in their rohe, with small movements already made. But her… Read more »

Meri Mygind – wahine toa award. This wahine is the very definition of initiative, creativity, dedication and promotion of Māori services within libraries.  She is always coming up with ideas for encouraging engagement within the library and Te Ao Māori. She plans big and she often gives voice to others creativity and vision as well…. Read more »

– Join a diverse and committed team– Full time position– Community focus Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role A great opportunity is available to join a high performing team responsible for delivering customer service to members of our community. This role also supports our Customer Engagement Assistants with information and digital literacy, delivering… Read more »

Ko wai mātau | About us The people at Whakatāne District Council love what we do because we do it for others, and that feels good. We work hard and we know it’s important to stop and play too. We’re on a learning journey because we know we can always do better, and we know… Read more »

Des Morunga, a Community Services Librarian at South Waikato District Council, shares some of her initial learnings while participating in the Whiria te Tāngata programme. I recently returned to work after being on maternity leave and this opportunity presented itself at the right time.  First, it is a privilege to be successfully selected to the… Read more »

Tal Rogoff, pictured below, is a Kaitiaki o ngā pukapuka/ Information Consultant at WSP. She reflects on how being part of the Whiria te Tāngata programme has helped her grow; in more ways than one. Growing up Jewish, learning is closely associated with books and formal, didactic educational learning. There’s a reason we’re referred to… Read more »

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Tēnā koutou Due to unforeseen circumstances, this professional development opportunity has been postponed for another date and location. Check out future developments here

*Applications now closed* Do you want to be part of an amazing opportunity to support the sustainability of the Aotearoa New Zealand library sector? Are you looking to grow your strategic leadership skills and have a passion for mātauranga Māori, workforce development, data research and collective impact? We are looking for 10 talented people with… Read more »

Me poho kererū mātou ka tika, ki tō tātou hoa, whanaunga, hoamahi, rangatira tonu a Anahera Morehu (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kahu).  Kua riro i a ia te tūranga Poumanaaki o Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga. Kei whea mai nei! Te Rōpū Whakahau celebrates the appointment of Anahera Morehu to… Read more »