Posts authored by Chris Szekely

A black and white portrait of a man wearing glasses and a suit and tie.

Tribute to Jim Traue

By Chris Szekely
22 November 2023
James Edward Traue ONZM, 10 February 1932 – 13 November 2023.
Outside the Library
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
Close-up of the cover of a hardback book, shows detail of a hand-made net with title words in white lettering.

From a hikoi to a sprint, passing the baton

By Chris Szekely
25 February 2022
Celebrating the release of ‘Te Kupenga, 101 stories of Aotearoa from the Turnbull’
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A woman speaking from behind a lectern.

Goodbye Lydia

By Chris Szekely
8 September 2021
A farewell tribute to Lydia Wevers, longstanding and influential friend to the National Library.
Outside the Library
Group portrait of those involved with the New Zealand Poet Laureate programme.

New Zealand National Poetry Day, 28th August 2021

By Chris Szekely
27 August 2021
Touching on the late Sir Michael Cullen's role in founding New Zealand's national Poet Laureate Award, created and cared for by the National Library of New Zealand.
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Pedestrians crossing the street beneath a banner with the words, 'Thanks Alex, 100 wonderful years. Kia ora koutou katoa', alongside a picture of Alexander Turnbull.

Thanks Alex, 100 wonderful years, kia ora koutou katoa

By Chris Szekely
15 January 2021
Chief Librarian Chris Szekely commemorates the first 100 years of the Alexander Turnbull Library and offers a glimpse of what's to come.
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Staff photo of the Alexander Turnbull Library.

Closed but partly open

By Chris Szekely
24 April 2020
Alexander Turnbull Library activities during COVID-19.
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A forged portrait of a 19th century Māori leader.

Chalk, Lead and Titanium

By Chris Szekely
19 October 2015
Forensic techniques reveal a forged Lindauer portrait.
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A sign in Hakupu Village saying 'Come, see & enjoy fineone Hakupu-atua'.

Sign of the time in Niue

By Chris Szekely
12 October 2015
Chief Librarian Chris Szekely remembers some of the country's unique roadside signage.
Outside the Library
Shows temporary seating (visible in red) installed in preparation for ANZAC Day ceremonies near ANZAC Cove.

It's a long way from Wellington to Gallipoli

By Chris Szekely
7 August 2015
Staff from the National Library visit Chunuk Bair.
Outside the Library
One of the galleries at the Museum of Samoa in Apia displaying photographs sourced from the Turnbull’s photographic archive.

Turnbull on Tour

By Chris Szekely
18 August 2014
Turnbull collections showing up in exhibitions around New Zealand and the Pacific.
Outside the Library
Pictured in white gloves, are the Turnbull Library’s Curatorial Services Leader, John Sullivan and Assistant Curator, Drawings, Paintings and Prints, Denise Roughan.

Facebook, chapter one

By Chris Szekely
16 July 2014
Reflections on a year's worth of Facebook photos.
Behind the scenes
Roger Flury.

Farewell Roger Flury

By Chris Szekely
12 May 2014
Reflections on a well-composed career.
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