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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  • Calling all members! Nominations open for the Robin Hakopa and Meri Mygind Awards

    Know someone who deserves recognition?  Nominations are open for the Robin Hakopa Te Reo Māori award and the Meri Mygind Wahine Toa award.  Email your nominations to trw@trw.org.nz before 31 December 2014.  Further information about both awards is available on the Awards page.

  • [Hui ā Tau 2015] Programme now available!

    The Hui ā Tau 2015 page has been updated to include the start and finish times for hui ā tau, as well the hui programme. Check it out!

  • Whaowhia Ngā Kete – Kāhui Kaitiaki Hui (10-12 November 2014)

    Kāhui Kaitiaki: he oranga taonga he oranga tangata, is a network of Māori staff working in the museum and gallery sector. We are educators, collection managers, curators, managers, front-of-house staff, artists, volunteers and board members who come together as tangata whenua with a shared passion for taonga and the arts.  Our hui give us the opportunity… Read more »

  • Call for applications: Lilburn Research Fellowship, 2015

    The Lilburn Trust, in association with the Alexander Turnbull Library, is delighted to announce the invitation of applications for the Lilburn Research Fellowship, 2015 The aim of the fellowship is to encourage scholarly research leading to publication on some aspect of New Zealand and music, using the resources of the Archive of New Zealand Music and… Read more »

  • Eddie Neha appointed as Kaihono – Māori Subject Headings

    Ki te iti me te rahi, tēnā koutou katoa E oku rangatira o ngā hau e whā, tēnei te mihi ki a koutou katoa.  He mihi anō ki a rātou e takoto ana ki ia marae maha o te ao, haere, haere, haere atu rā.  Whakahoki ai ki a tātou o te ao turoa nei,… Read more »

  • Call for items: Pānui – due 3 Nov 2014

    Pānui: Hōtoke 2014 Due date for items: 5.00pm, Monday 3 Whiringa-ā-rangi (November) 2014 Email: panui@trw.org.nz Editor: Te Paea Paringatai Email acknowledgement that your item for Pānui has been received will be actioned within 3 days of receipt. Please allow at least 10 working days for collation and peer review. Guidelines for contributors: Email text of… Read more »

  • Rohe: Te Ūpoko o te Ika – upcoming event

    The next rohe meeting of Te Ūpoko o te Ika is scheduled for 19 Mahuru 2014 in Wellington.  Further information is available on the  Te Ūpoko o te Ika page.

  • LIANZA Te Kura Pounamu Award and Te Rōpū Whakahau Literary Awards Winners

    The LIANZA Children’s Book Awards, were presented last night in Wellington with the support and partnership of Hell Pizza.  Congratulations to all finalists and winners of the awards. He mihi nui ki a ratou ngā kaiwhiriwhiri o te taonga Te Kura Pounamu me ngā taonga o Te Rōpū Whakahau i whakanuia i ngā rauemi tamariki i roto i… Read more »

  • Request for EOI – Tohu design for Te Rōpū Whakahau

    REOI closes 8 August 2014.  Further information about this opportunity is available under Projects REOI Tohu Design

  • Tono for Hui ā Tau 2016 – Taranaki

    The rohe of Te Tai Hauāuru submitted a tono to host hui ā tau 2016 in Taranaki.  Te Tai Hauāuru extends from Papaiōea across to Taranaki.