National Library Blog

An edited version of Dr Peter Clayworth's talk about the history of brass bands in New Zealand.

The world gains access to the voices of Radio Te Ūpoko O Te Ika – 24/7.

The General Election is an important part of New Zealand's democracy. Let's explore some resources that will bring this topic alive in the classroom.

Kia ora tātou. Try these useful ideas and links to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) in your school. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori takes place from Monday 11 September to Saturday 17 September 2017.

Get ideas for celebrating Tonga Language Week — Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga — in your school. This year, celebrations take place from Sunday 3 September to Saturday 9 September.

Retracing the journey of an ancestor from her arrival in Auckland to her birth in Dunkineely, Ireland.

Enter the rabbit hole of a journey to empowerment and literacy in the digital world.

Learn more about what's involved in hand-printing C.K Stead's remarkable book of poetry.

Celebrating the 350th anniversary of Paradise lost by highlighting the very first edition and its variant title-pages.

Read Lisa's reflections on the recent SLANZA conference — great professional development for school librarians.