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 »

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.

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