Cellia Joe-Olsen, Te Rōpū Whakahau Tumuaki, writes about the whakapapa of the Whiria te Tāngata programme and the driving force behind it. Te Reo Māori speakers love a good metaphor. You don’t need much beside a vivid imagination and some added flair to come up with a good one. An awesome translation for Whiria te taura here… Read more »
Monika, Manager of Tupu Youth Library in Auckland, discusses her career progression and professional development while on the Whiria te Tāngata programme. “Volun-told” – a word I use in jest, but in all seriousness, it lovingly expresses the best opportunity I was ever chosen to be a part of… Whiria te Tāngata! As a new manager at… Read more »
Carla, a Māori Community Outreach Coordinator at Palmerston North City Library, reflects on her journey while on the Whiria te Tāngata programme. Kei tēnā, kei tēnā, kei tēnā ano. Tōnā ake ahua, Tōnā ake mauri, Tōnā ake mana – Each and every one has their own uniqueness, life essence and presence This was certainly the case when… Read more »
Stasia, a Library Assistant at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, on her applied learnings and challenges while on the Whiria te Tāngata programme. Whiria te Tāngata has been a bit of a dream come true for me. I’ve always loved libraries, growing up helping my mum in her various public and school library roles; but my… Read more »
Nā Keshia Cleverly Karaitiana, Kaitūhono – Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, Te Whare Pukapuka, University of Waikato Library. Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāti Te Wehi, Ngāi Tuahūriri, Ngāti Wheke, Ngāti Waewae Would you believe it if I said I always knew I’d end up working in libraries? Yep, it all goes back to those days when I… Read more »
Ahakoa he iti he pounamu: 2023 Hui ā-tau!Although it is small, it is pounamu – was certainly a fitting theme for this year’s hui-a-tau in the heart of te Tai Poutini, the home of pounamu. This precious stone was weaved throughout our Hui ā-tau at Arahura Marae and by the end of our time there… Read more »
Kerrie, a Community Library Manager at Auckland Council Libraries, shares some of her learnings while participating in the Whiria te Tāngata programme. I honestly can’t believe that I and the rest of my cohort are over halfway through this programme. Throughout this journey we’ve only met face to face for a total of nine days,… Read more »
Sally Thompson, National Library’s Services to Schools Team Leader in Christchurch and a Kākaho in the Whiria te Tāngata programme on professional and personal growth ahead of retirement. It’s been a while, a decade maybe, time to get back on the learning and development horse. This is me talking to myself, exposing myself whilst I… 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 »