Job vacancy – Kaihautū Māori, Massey University

Join Massey University Library as Kaihautū Māori and play a pivotal role in advancing Māori success in learning, teaching and research. This is a permanent, full-time position based at the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North. Closing Date: 22 November 2026 More information at: Te Rōpū Whakahau | Job Vacancies

Library and Information Advisory Commission– Member Vacancies (2)

The Minister of Internal Affairs (the Minister) is seeking applications from eligible candidates for two member vacancies on the Library and Information Advisory Commission (LIAC). Closing date for expressions of interest: 5pm Friday 20 November 2026 More information at: Te Rōpū Whakahau | Job Vacancies

Hui-a-tau Whanganui

Kia ora e te whanau Registrations are closed. Any patai please contact either Carla: cjeffrey@massey.ac.nz or Sandy:  sandy@whanganuilibrary.com

Te Tai Hauaauru Hui 24 Sept 2026

“Kauaka e kōrero mō te awa engari kōrero ki te awa” “Do not talk about the river; talk to the river” It was a happy occasion though touched with a little sadness for our most recent Te Tai Hauaauru Hui in Whanganui. This was our first hui without our hoa, colleague, Queenie, stalwart, advocate… Sheeanda…. Read more »

Reflections from WLIC 2026 – Busan, South Korea. nā Carla Jeffrey

In August I had the privilege of attending the 90th World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Busan, South Korea. With more than 3,000 attendees from around the world, it was a fantastic opportunity to connect with librarians and information professionals, share experiences and gain a broader perspective on the issues facing our profession. There… Read more »

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 »

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