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 »

Tumuaki of Te Rōpū Whakahau IFLA appointment

Congratulations to Jacqueline Snee, our Tumuaki, who has been appointed as a member of IFLA’s Advisory Committee on Ethics for the 2025-2027 term.  As a member of this committee, Jacqueline will bring Te Rōpū Whakahau’s voice and a Māori worldview to the role in delivering on IFLA’s mission to inspire, engage, enable and connect the global library field. IFLA’s Advisory Committees provide key insights to the… Read more »

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.

International Whakawhanaungatanga

Tūhoe moumou kai, Tūhoe wasteful of food Moumou taonga, Wasteful of treasures Moumou tangata ki te pō Wasteful of people to the night This is famous whakatauki about my people and speaks to our generosity and our willingness to fight. I start with this as it speaks to the importance of pono and manaaki when… Read more »

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  • Rohe news: Te Ūpoko o te Ika hui

    It’s awesome to see the rohe using their mailing lists.  Te Ūpoko o te Ika will get together for their first face to face hui on 18 February 2014.  Information is available under Events and at Te Ūpoko o te Ika webpage under Rohe.

  • Call for Papers – IFLA SIG Indigenous Matters

    [Please share with your networks] Call for Papers Special Interest Group: Indigenous Matters  16 – 22 August 2014, Lyon  Theme: Vive le “I” for indigenous in IFLA: strengthening cultural responsiveness and accountability in libraries and information  Due date for Proposals for Papers: 3 February 2014  The SIG Indigenous Matters invites proposals for papers that illustrate… Read more »

  • New Member Benefits

    We’ve got some new member benefits…  Rohe Webpage New Rohe webpage for each rohe is now available at http://www.trw.org.nz/rohe-regions/.  Email trw@trw.org.nz to populate your rohe page with your content. 1.   Te Ūpoko o te Ika (Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Whanganui a Tara, Wairarapa); 2.   Te Tai Hauāuru (Taranaki, Rangitīkei, Papaiōea, Horowhenua); 3.   Te Matau o Māui (Wairoa… Read more »

  • Tohu consultation document emailed to members

    Thank you for your feedback and your continued participation and support.  The tohu consultation document was emailed to members on Monday 16 December 2013.  We are keen to hear back from collective groups such as regions where practicable, however we understand this is not always possible and are happy to accept individual submissions.  Submissions from… Read more »

  • 2014 tentative dates for Mātauranga Māori Workshops now available

    Check our Events page for more information about upcoming dates for workshops.

  • Hui ā Tau 2014

    Mark these tentative dates in your calendar 13 – 17 May 2014 in the beautiful Hokianga.  Check in regularly to stay updated about Hui ā Tau arrangements by visiting the Hui ā Tau 2014 page.

  • Call for items for Pānui, Kōanga 2013

    Items are invited for the upcoming Kōanga issue of Pānui, National Newsletter for Te Rōpū Whakahau. If you have any items you would like considered for inclusion, please send them to aurelia.arona@canterbury.ac.nz by Wednesday 4 December 2013.

  • Applications for Toiroa and Toipoto scholarships now open from 1 July to 30 June

    Applications are for events held in the current financial year and may be submitted at any time between 1 July and 30 June. For more information visit our Awards  page.

  • New Mātauranga Māori Grant available for Personal and Associate members

    Ngā Kaiwhakahau is delighted to announce a new grant for personal and associate financial members of Te Rōpū Whakahau.  The Mātauranga Māori Grant provides financial assistance to members of the Association to further their professional development by attending and completing the workshop. The Mātauranga Māori within New Zealand Libraries workshop is designed to provide a… Read more »

  • Pānui, Hōtoke 2013 issue out now

    Ngā Kaiwhakahau is proud to bring you the next instalment of Pānui.   If you are a financial member, you can expect to recieve your copy shortly.  A peek inside this issue:  Tohu Matua | Cover Story Ko Hikurangi te Maunga Tairāwhiti Ngāti Porou Community Expo   Tāwāhi | International                                Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums (ATALM)… Read more »