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 »

Hui ā-tau, Omapere 2025

Nau mai, haere mai ki Kokohuia Marae, Ōmāpere 10-14 Noema (November) 2025 Registrations are now closed for our 2025 hui-a-tau in the beautiful Hokianga. Details for those who have registered are on the Hui-ā-Tau webpage.

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 »

Te Paea Paringatai makes history…

Te Paea Paringatai (Waikato, Ngāti Porou) was voted, by a landslide, as the new president-elect of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, becoming the first person from Aotearoa to hold the prestigious global leadership role. Ko Te Paea Paringatai, he mema honore o Te Rōpū Whakahau, kua eke ki te atamira o te… Read more »

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  • 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 »

  • Te Ūkaipō 5 Journal Launched

    The much anticipated fifth Te Ūkaipō journal was launched yesterday at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki. The Te Ūkaipō series includes writing by a range of women, mostly from the ART Confederation: Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toarangatira, who have generously shared their stories.  Te Ūkaipō 5 continues the tradition: “…we are invited to… Read more »

  • Cancellation: Mātauranga Māori Course for 6 November 2013, Rotorua

    Please go to our Events page to view current information.

  • Ian McLean Wards Scholarship

    THE IAN McLEAN WARDS SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH IN LIBRARIANSHIP, ARCHIVES & RECORDS MANAGEMENT The Ian McLean Wards Memorial Trust is pleased to announce the establishment of an annual scholarship to assist researchers and practitioners in the librarianship, archives and records management fields to undertake research for a specific project advancing knowledge or improving practice… Read more »