Te Rōpū Whakahau | National Association for Māori engaged in libraries, culture, knowledge & information

Senior Technical Support Analyst (National Library, Christchurch)

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Support Analyst – Kōtui and Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK). The purpose of this role is to: oversee the quality and services offered by the team; support the Senior Engineer and Technical Support Analysts in the technical support and network administration aspects of both Kōtui and APNK… Read more »

Manager Community Library (Howick, Auckland)

An opportunity has arisen within the Howick Local Board area, to take on the role of Manager Community Library, starting in the Botany library. This is a fantastic opening for an experienced manager to contribute to the future of Auckland Libraries, taking on the management of a fast-paced library within a large retail complex. As… Read more »

Library Director (Rotorua)

This is a rare opportunity for a creative, inspirational and strategic leader to make a real difference within both the Library, Te Aka Mauri and the community, bringing fresh ideas and concepts to fruition. Our ideal candidate will have an appropriate tertiary qualification, along with a proven employment history and track record in engagement of… Read more »

Toiroa scholarship for IILF 2019

Kia ora. I am writing to my Te Rōpū Whakahau whanau to thank you all for your support and manaaki during the International Indigenous Librarians Forum this past February; including the generous granting of a Toiroa scholarship to assist in my attendance from Raleigh, North Carolina. While I hesitate to call this item important enough… Read more »

IFLA WLIC 2022

Get planning everyone The International Federation of Library Associations World Library and Information Congress (IFLA WLIC) will be coming to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2022. This allows the WLIC to be held, as planned, in the Aotearoa New Zealand International Convention Centre in Tāmaki herehere ngā waka, Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland Lock in the date: 13… Read more »

2019 Meri Mygind Wahine Toa Award

Congratulations to Kelly Te Kare, Poutaikaka Aronga Māori – Libraries Service Capability team, Ngā Pātaka Kōrero o Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland Libraries. For the full citation, go to the awards page

2019 Robyn Hakopa award: Francis Leaf

Ngā mihi ki a Francis Leaf. Congratulations to Francis Leaf, this years recipient of the Robyn Hakopa award, for te reo Māori and tikanga māori. Mō te roanga o te kōrero, tirohia te whārangi awards

2019 IILF – Tāmaki Herenga Waka

Tāmaki Herenga Waka – Tāmaki the mooring place for indigenous canoes. With this theme Te Rōpū Whakahau once again offered another tethering place for indigenous waka to converge and moor at Waipapa Marae, Auckland University from 5 – 9 February 2019 for the International Indigenous Librarians Forum (IILF) The Te Rōpū Whakahau AGM was held… Read more »

2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages

Indigenous languages matter for development, peace building, and reconciliation. 2019 is the International Year of Indgienous Languages. Te Rōpū Whakahau advocates for the recognition and implementation of the Māori language in the information industry.Te Reo Māori is the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand and was made an official language in 1987. Te Rōpū Whakahau… Read more »

International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum 5-9 Feb 2019

Register for IILF 2019 today! Click on forum information to find out more. Come join us in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, New Zealand. We look forward to hosting you.