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Team Leader Heritage – Palmerston North City Council

Applications close: 11.00 pm, 24 June 2026 About the role | Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced Team Leader Heritage to join our City Library team within the Customer and Community Group. In this role, you’ll lead a small, passionate team to deliver engaging heritage services and programmes that… Read more »

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Senior Advisor – Māori Collections – Auckland Council

GLAM sector experience with a strong collections or publishing backgroundHave experience in designing, developing, and implementing innovative kaupapaSalary offer between $110K – $120K per annum Te Waka Kerewai – The Māori Outcomes Delivery Unit is seeking an individual who is passionate about the role that mātauranga Māori, taonga tuku iho, and Māori collections play in… Read more »

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Te Rōpū Whakahau at PLNZ Forum 2026

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 »

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PLNZ National Forum Kura Huna 2026

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 »

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Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui: The Window to the Wider World.

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 »

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Kua hua te marama – reflections from Hui-a-tau 2025

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 »

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Robyn Hakopa Trophy & Meri Mygind Award winners for 2025

One of the best moments at Hui-a-tau is the presentation of the Robyn Hakopa Trophy & Meri Mygind – Wahina Toa Award. We are thrilled to present this year’s winners – Rayleen Hirini and Francis Leaf who have been acknowledged for their awesome mahi. Papaki kau ana ngā tai o mihi, o whakamānawa e pari… Read more »

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Update: Hui-ā-Tau 2025

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.

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Te Rua opens in Whanganui-a-Tara

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 »

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TE TŌTARA WORKFORCE CAPABILITY RESOURCES FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES

You’ve probably already heard about Te Tōtara, the workforce capability framework for library and information kaimahi! It was developed by the sector for the sector and helps you, your team or organisation: ·      plan for the future ·      create a supportive team learning culture ·      and helps library staff identify the knowledge, values and ethics needed to flourish… Read more »