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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  • 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 »

  • Kaupapa Māori in NZ public libraries

    Interviews with key people were conducted last year and contributed to my Masters research project on Kaupapa Māori in NZ public libraries.  Findings from the report were published as a peer-reviewed article in the most recent issue of the NZLIMJ which is available online at http://www.lianza.org.nz/resources/lianza-publications/nzlimj  A full copy of the report can also be accessed via… Read more »

  • Appointment made to Māori Subject Headings Governance Group

    The selection process has been completed for the new Te Rōpū Whakahau representative on the Māori Subject Headings Governance Group.  We are delighted to announce that Ann Reweti has been successful in this appointment.  Ann brings a wealth of experience to the role and is also a past representative of Te Whakakaokao. We would also… Read more »

  • Te Rōpū Whakahau hui and dinner @ upcoming LIANZA Conference

    If you are a financial member of Te Rōpū Whakahau, nau mai, haere mai.  This is a chance to hui kanohi ki te kanohi and share information on Monday 21 October 2013 from 12.00 to 1.30pm in Kirikiriroa.  In addition to our hui, we also have a whanaungatanga dinner, so please keep your calendar free. … Read more »

  • Announcing new Convenor of IFLA Special Interest Group: Indigenous Matters

    It is a great honor to announce that Ms. Te Paea Paringatai has just been installed as the new convener of the IFLA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Indigenous Matters.  She has the requisite energy, foresight, and communication skills to advance the work of the SIG and has already demonstrated leadership skills through her involvement… Read more »