WLIC26 Busan

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 »

Honouring 20 years of Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku: Reflecting on the past, celebrating the present, shaping the future

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 »

Ngā Kaiwhakahau – hui rautaki 2026

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!!

Hui-ā-tau – Whanganui – 9-13 Maramamātahi 2026

Nau mai, haere mai! Registrations are now open for this year’s hui-a-tau at Kaiwhaiki Marae in Whanganui. The cost of registration is: $850 (this is inclusive of GST) per person and includes accommodation and kai. The Te Rōpū Whakahau Hui-ā-Tau 2026 is a kaupapa Māori gathering created to provide a safe, culturally grounded space for… Read more »

Te Tai Hauaauru update

nā Carla Jeffrey We as Te Tai Hauaauru make a real effort to connect and awhi each other. Since the start of the year we have managed to come together twice. My bad I forgot to send through an update from the first hui in February, this was held in Whanganui and we are for… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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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  • Indigenous Matters: Call for papers

    Submissions due 17 February 2017 website: http://2017.ifla.org/cfp-calls/indigenous-matters-section   Theme: “Indigenous Continuity: How do you show your solidarity?” The Indigenous Matters Section invites you to submit a proposal for our inaugural session in Wroclaw 2017!  Aligned with the Congress theme “Libraries. Solidarity. Society.“ Indigenous Matters is inspired by the powerful message of the congress theme that recognises… Read more »

  • Find talent: advertise here

    Nau mai, haere mai! We list jobs for people and organisations looking to employ talent for a range of information related occupations or Mātauranga Māori expertise. To place job vacancies on this site, the cost is $152.50.  Financial members of Te Rōpū Whakahau receive a discounted rate of $112.50. Job vacancies are advertised for a… Read more »

  • IILF 2017 Keynote: Terri Janke

    The amazing Terri Janke will be one of the keynote speakers at IILF 2017. Check out her TED talk. I am really looking forward to her presentation at IILF. Terri Janke is a Wuthathi/Meriam woman from Cairns. She empowers Indigenous people so they prosper. Terri advises on legal matters including incorporation, joint venture, procurement, governance,… Read more »

  • Auckland welcomes IILF 2019

    The International Indigenous Librarians Forum 2019 will be hosted in Tāmaki | Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand 7 – 10 February at Waipapa Marae, Auckland University. The AGM for Te Rōpū Whakahau will be held the 4 th and 5 th February, just prior to the IILF forum, with a view that the rest of our hui ā-tau will… Read more »

  • Mātauranga Māori: a workshop near you!

    Offering you and your team an overnight experience.  Expand and deepen your understanding of mātauranga Māori by taking the next step of staying overnight on marae.  Make your commitment today, so you can influence your tomorrow!

  • Hui-ā-tau 2016: H. Mangan

    Kia ora koutou I thought I would follow Donalds example and provide some korero and insights gained from attending the Hui ā Tau ki Parihaka – Hokia ki tō mounga kia purea koe e te hau a Tāwhirimātea – Return to your mountain to be replenished/rejuvenated by the winds of Tāwhirimātea. After being absent for… Read more »

  • 2016 Meri Mygind Award: Te Paea Paringatai

    Nominated by Te Ūpoko o te Ika a Māui region, the recipient for the 2016 Meri Mygind Wahine Toa Award goes to Te Paea Paringatai. As Tumuaki of Te Rōpū Whakahau Te Paea has raised the profile of our organisation and strengthened the position of our Rōpū within the Library and Information world both nationally… Read more »

  • 2016 Robin Hakopa Award: Ariana Tikao

    Nominated by Te Upoko o Te Ika a Maui region it is our great pleasure to announce the recipient of the Robin Hakopa Te Reo Māori Award for 2016 is Ariana Tikao. Ariana brings initiative, dedication and creativity to everything she does. She has worked in the role of Māori Specialist in our Arrangement and Description team… Read more »

  • Hui-ā-tau o LIANZA 2015 – Toipoto Scholarship (nā T.Beamsley)

    Kei aku iti, kei aku rahi o ngā māta waka o te motu, tēnā koutou katoa! He mihi nūnui ki a koutou, Ngā Kaiwhakahau, i tautokotanga i a ahau ki tē huihuinga ‘Karanga rā! – Shout!’ i tērā tau. Kāore e kore nā koutou manaakitanga i whakatū ahau ki te hui-a-tau, ā ngā whakawhetai mōku… Read more »

  • New IFLA Indigenous Matters Section

    In January 2016, IFLA confirmed and welcomed the new Indigenous Matters Section. The section known also as “IM” is section number 50, and sits within Division III, Library Services. In October 2015, there were 41 registered members of the section; this number is expected to grow and it is an exciting time to be part… Read more »