In August I had the privilege of attending the 90th World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Busan, South Korea. With more than 3,000 attendees from around the world, it was a fantastic opportunity to connect with librarians and information professionals, share experiences and gain a broader perspective on the issues facing our profession. There… Read more »
In August I attended WLIC (World Library and Information Congress) 2026 in Busan, South Korea and it was a privilege to stand alongside our library whānau that attended as well as receiving the manaakitanga of our Korean hosts. As Tumuaki of Te Rōpū Whakahau, I was especially proud to see and hear Māori in the… Read more »
Twenty years ago, Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku Māori Subject Headings emerged from a shared vision to ensure te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori could be described and discovered in ways that reflect Māori worldviews. Since then, it has become a nationally significant knowledge organisation system with international influence. As the first Indigenous subject heading system founded… Read more »
He rā ataahua ki Tāmaki Makaurau mō te hui rautaki o Ngā Kaiwhakahau. Looking at our strategic priorities and streamlining efficiencies that respond to feedback from our Ōmapere hui-a-tau 2025 workshop. More to come at this year’s hui-a-tau in Whanganui. Registrations are open, see you there!!
A number of our Ngā Kaiwhakahau komiti were in Ōtautahi last week for the Public Libraries of New Zealand Annual Forum for library managers. Jacqueline Snee and Maia Whiterod’s presentation at the forum reflected on the journey of Te Rōpū Whakahau from its establishment, role today and future aspirations. Te Paea Paringatai, President-Elect, IFLA, presented… Read more »
PLNZ (Public Libraries of New Zealand)’s annual forum kicks off tomorrow evening in Ōtautahi at Tūranga, followed by two days of presentations, workshops and networking. Te Rōpū Whakahau will be there with Jacqueline Snee, Tumuaki, and Maia Whiterod, Tumuaki Teina, giving a presentation on the journey of Te Rōpū Whakahau and our aspirations for the… Read more »
The bird who feeds on miro has the forest.The bird who feeds on knowledge has the world. Maia Whiterod attended the opening of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui in her role as Tumuaki Tēina for Te Rōpū Whakahau and shares her experience with us of this special day. I was lucky to attend the… Read more »
Tēnei te mihi nui ki a koutou. We finish the year will our hearts full from our hui in November in Opononi. Our time together at Te Whakarongotai Marae was a fantastic opportunity for 50 of our members to wānanga together. Ngā mihi nui to the organisers – Anahera, Francis, Manuhiri and Brad, it was… Read more »
Travelling by car. It has been brought to our attention that Waka Kotahi/ NZTA has scheduled a road closure of the Brynderwyn Hills during 13-16 Whiringa-ā-rangi. This will affect those travelling by car to Auckland on Friday 14. More information and alternative routes click on link above.
nā Anahera Morehu, Chief Archivist, Archives New Zealand E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga o ngā hau e whā, tēnā koutou He hōnore tēnei ki a Te Pouhuaki māua ko Poumanaaki, ka whakatuwhera ai te whare hou, hei tiaki, hei manaaki ngā tūpuna, ngā taonga rānei. He mihi hoki ki te hau… Read more »