Many New Zealanders associate 5 November with Guy Fawkes and an evening of family fun and fireworks. But some Māori remember the date for a very different reason.
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Kia ora, nau mai haere mai. Ka wani kē kua tae mai koe! Kāre e kore ka puta mai ētahi kōrero pārekareka, me kōrerorero pea tātou.
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October 31st, 2018
Libraries and learning
October 25th, 2018
Libraries and learning
SLANZA offers great learning opportunities through their conferences. Read about what to expect at a conference, and find information and resources shared at conference to help you grow professionally.
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October 19th, 2018
Collections
The writings of New Zealanders — young and old, unknown and well known — feature in all the usual places, but how do we discover and access the many literary treasures hidden from view? Find out in this blog.
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October 18th, 2018
Libraries and learning
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas ... great online resources to inspire!!!
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October 17th, 2018
Libraries and learning
Many Answers, the popular online resource for students, has been upgraded based on feedback and suggestions from you! Find out what's changed and how you can get the most out of it with your students.
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October 11th, 2018
Events
Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC's opening remarks for the launch of Ian Grant's latest book.
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October 5th, 2018
Events
Paul Diamond's introduction to the launch of ‘Savaged to Suit: Māori and Cartooning in New Zealand’
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October 3rd, 2018
Behind the scenes and Collections
Life in the Digital Collections Services Team at the Alexander Turnbull Library.
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September 28th, 2018
Collections
It's 125 years since New Zealand women gained the right to vote. Read about the women from the Alloo family who signed the women's suffrage petition.
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