Posts tagged with families and whānau

Parihaka Peace Festival, Parihaka with Mount Taranaki in the distance and giant white feather on the side of a neighbouring hill.

Remembering Parihaka

By Dylan Owen
4 November 2024
For Taranaki Māori, 5 November 1881 is known as ‘Te Rā o te Pāhua’ or the ‘Day of Plunder’.
Libraries and learning
Colourful drawing of children and animals sitting on a large chair looking at a book with pictures.

The power of picture books

By Rachel Lawson
4 September 2024
Why we love picture books.
Events
2 men smiling and standing beside a book stand with children's books.

South Dunedin Read Share Grow — it’s a wrap

By Jo Buchan
7 December 2023
In 2019, the National Library and partners began a journey to create a community of readers in South Dunedin.
Create readers
A group of people leaning over a table watching a woman making a box.

Off the record | Keeping it local

By Chris Szekely
6 September 2023
An interview with Vicki-Anne Heikell about working in the world of conservation.
Behind the scenes
Title page from a book with author's signature in blue ink.

Literary papers | Witi Ihimaera’s ‘The Whale Rider’

By Lindsay Bilodeau
27 June 2023
An annotated copy of the award-winning novel reveals the author's personal connections to the story.
Collections
Sunrise on carvings at Omahu marae.

Kahungunu ringa hora — Cyclone Gabrielle relief

By Clare Butler
21 June 2023
Supporting Omahu marae after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Outside the Library
Smiling young woman sitting on colourful fabric blocks.

Interning with the Public Engagement team

By Ella Ayto
17 May 2023
Celebrating Waitangi Day and a programme for older adults.
Events
A selection of read-alouds in te reo Māori and English that schools can borrow from National Library's school lending service.

Kia pai te raumati! Summer resources, books and more

By Chelsea Trotter
21 November 2022
Get your class raumati ready with awesome summer activities, resources, books and our summer reading offer.
Libraries and learning
Screenshot of the Te Kupenga landing page showing feature cards that link to stories with resources.

Te Kupenga — stories to learn about Aotearoa NZ histories

By Janice Rodrigues and Chelsea Ritchie
25 July 2022
Find out how Te Kupenga online can help ākonga (students) learn about New Zealand's histories.
Libraries and learning
Posters showing NZCYA finalists for Picture Book Award and Russell Clark Illustration Award in 2022.

Books for all ages, rich in story and illustration — NZCYA 2022

By Crissi Blair
18 July 2022
There are creatures galore and something for all ages in the NZCYA 2022 picture book and illustration categories.
Create readers
NZCYA finalists for the Te Kura Pounamu Award in 2022.

Te reo Māori tales to tempt young readers — NZCYA 2022

By Kodi Hapi
4 July 2022
Te Kura Pounamu finalists offer young te reo Māori readers a splendid selection in 2022's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.
Create readers
Young Māori woman smiling at camera.

Ruby Wilton iwi kairangahau 2022

By Ruby Wilton
27 June 2022
Read about Ruby's experience on a 12-week internship programme with the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Behind the scenes
Young Māori woman smiling at the camera.

Nubian Marino iwi kairangahau 2022

By Nubian Marino
22 June 2022
Read about Nubian's experience on a 12-week internship programme with the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Behind the scenes
Black and white photo of tired and emaciated-looking Chinese refugees sitting with their sacks of belongings.

The story of Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Chinese refugees

By Yasheeka Bertram
20 June 2022
On World Refugee Day, take an opportunity to explore a piece of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history.
Libraries and learning
Photo of teachers looking at books on display at a National Library professional development event.

Communities creating readers

By Jo Buchan
7 June 2022
A new report shows building communities of support helps get kids reading.
Create readers
Photo of Pacific peoples — showing a grandmother and her mokopuna holding hands.

Weavers of Pacific languages, orators of our stories

By Matirini Ngari
12 May 2022
Lost languages lead to lost cultures and identities. Read how stories and storytelling can help preserve our Pacific languages.
Libraries and learning
Silhouettes of a father and son sitting and chatting with the sun setting in the background.

Mental health, schools and kōrero

By Erena Williamson
20 September 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week begins 27 September. Find information and resources for school communities on how to encourage kōrero and focus on mental health.
Libraries and learning
Black and white image of a group of protesters in 1980's clothing holding signs in support of equal status of the Māori language with English.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori — Māori Language Week in context

By Ruki Tobin and Erena Williamson
7 September 2021
Find insights into the origins of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and inspiration and support for educators, librarians, and others wishing to start their te reo Māori journey.
Libraries and learning
Poster advertising Wright Family Foundation Te Kura Pounamu Award for te reo Māori finalists, showing show finalists' book covers and #NZCYA.

Rich variety for the Te Kura Pounamu Award — 2021 NZCYA

By Horowaitai Roberts-Tuahine, Erena Williamson, Rosemary Nisbet
2 August 2021
This year's NZCYA te reo Māori finalists offer a range of inspiring and evocative pūrakau for taitamariki and rangatahi.
Create readers
He Meka logo and two tikis against the He Meka waka huia background.

He Meka! He Meka! – conversation starters

By Services to Schools staff
8 June 2021
'He Meka! He Meka!' is a set of questions, images, and facts for ākonga, family, and friends to prompt conversations about history, identity, and the future. Have a look!
Libraries and learning