Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries

Kia ora listeners, you have tuned into Auckland Libraries Heritage Podcast - Panmure Stories! Hilda McGregor’s father was a mechanic during the 1930s and 40s. A large part of his business was servicing the trucks owned by Chinese market gardeners in the area. In this track Hilda and Durham remember the growers and how they supported the local community with excess produce during the depression. Re...

In this episode of Books & Beyond, Alison chats with author, educator and personal finance journalist Mary Holm, whose latest book is 'A richer you: how to make the most of your money'. Listen along for a fun and frank discussion of Financial Literacy 101, and discover the book here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3820928 Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog:...

On 15 March 2021 Aotearoa marked the second anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks, remembering those tragically killed and their loved ones. In the Literary Lounge, Alison and Ineka recommend a selection of books by Muslim authors and other recent reads, all exploring how far we travel in our search for identity, belonging and forgiveness. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklan...

In this guest track we hear from colleagues at Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa - New Zealand Maritime Museum. Lightly Skimming Over the Surface: 150 Years of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron coincides with the 36th America’s Cup match on the Waitematā Harbour. This audio track outlines what visitors can expect to see in the exhibition. Recordings were made from conversations with Liz Gordon, Frances...

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day where we celebrate the achievements of women, raise awareness of bias and take action for equality. Tune in and hear Alison and Ineka celebrate women who are gutsy and feisty, shapers and makers. #ChooseToChallenge Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores...

In this International Women’s Day special, we bring you a clip from an upcoming series "Meet a Rare Book" presented by Heritage Collections Rare Book specialist Georgia Prince. In this snippet Georgia talks of the work of early feminist and philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft - best known for her advocacy for the education of girls and women and her political essay - A Vindication of the Rights of Wom...

This special Pride edition of Books & Beyond sees Alison joined by Queerleaders Lil and Tanya who talk about their recent and all-time fave queer reads. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond...

In this track we hear from life long Waiheke resident Colin Gordon talking with Waiheke based librarian Julia Mount. Originally recorded for the 2020 Waiheke Walking Festival, Colin shares the story of how he built 'Gordon's Road' in the 1950s in order to get his kids to school, thereby bringing road access to the otherwise remote Whakanewha Rocky Bay area. Image: Wharfe at Matiatai Bay, Waiheke,...

In this track, recently recorded for the 2020 Waiheke Walking Festival, we hear the voice of archaeologist and historian Paul Monin talk about his and others work of surveying Te Pūtiki o Kahumatamoemoe – commonly referred to as Te Pūtiki o Kahu pa site. Image: View of launches and yachts anchored in Cowes Bay, c1930s, Please acknowledge Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections FMO-0175- https://ku...

In 2007 Anne Rimmer gave a lively talk to a meeting of the Northshore Historical Society sharing her knowledge of Tiritiri Matangi Island. In this clip we hear her introduction to the island including some of the details of the history and conservation work of the island with a focus on the growing diversity of bird life. Sound: Talk by Anne Rimmer to Northshore Historical Society, 2007. Please ac...

Rangitoto is a striking and iconic feature of the Hauraki Gulf. In this track we hear the story from Rangitoto family bach owner Leni Sullivan and her daughter Katherine Wagner. In an interview with Susan Yoffee they recall the history of the family bach and the life lived and loved on the island. The interview was recorded in 1989 and is drawn from a larger set of recordings for the Rangitoto His...

In this track, Haunui Royal introduces us to what we can expect to hear in the podcast and see in the exhibition: Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku - Islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Haere mai ki Hauraki, he aute tē awhea Come to Hauraki where the aute plant is undisturbed. Nau mai haere mai welcome to this podcast series Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku - Islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Polynesia...

In this episode of Books & Beyond, we present to you the Sisters Gay, who joined us direct from their 2020 smash hit at the samesame but different LGBTQI+ Literary Festival, where they presented their show called Classics (an after-hours storytime for grown-ups and other family members). The Sisters chatted about the show and read some excerpts from Lorde (Audre, that is) et al. Read more on the A...

On Thursday 21st January 2021 the Leiermann Trio performed Schubert's magnificant Piano Trio no. 2 in Eb major at the Central City Library as part of the Thursday Heritage Concerts programme. Featuring Harris Leung on violin, Hyen Kim on cello and Jonathon Dunlop on piano, the Trio gave their inaugural performance as an ensemble. This podcast features the first allegro movement followed by a brief...

Music librarian in Heritage Engagement, Marilyn Portman offers this two minute review of Piano forte : stories and soundscapes from colonial New Zealand by Kirstine Moffat. Piano Forte focuses on the era in which the piano became of central significance in the private, social and cultural lives of many New Zealanders. It is a book composed of many voices, being based on memoirs, diaries, letters,...

Join Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge as they discuss books about love, Pride and teen angst. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 o...

In commemoration of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Poukokiri Whakatapoko Tapaenga Maureen introduces Ngā Tohu o te Tiriti: making a mark by Mīria Simpson. This unique book focuses on the signatories of the treaty, uncovering the people behind the signature. Auckland Libraries will be acknowledging Te Tiriti o Waitangi throughout February 2021 to honour and uplift its kaupapa and share ways that you and you...

This episode of Books and Beyond is a window on Waitangi weekend. Join Alison, Ineka and Sue as they discuss the rich resources relating to our founding document Te Tiriti o Waitangi that are available from Auckland Libraries and further afield. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books w...

Join Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge as they discuss books about post-modern relationships and white picket fences. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. This episode originally air...

In the late 1860s Tamihana, the son of Te Rauparaha the Ngati Toa chief, wrote a 50,000-word account of his legendary father’s life. The original manuscript is held in the Sir George Grey Special Collection, part of the Heritage Collections at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero the Central City Library. In this track Haunui Royal talks with Ross Calman who has recently released a new, and much needed translatio...

Buy your ticket and board the train if you dare with library assistant Karina as she reviews Sylvia Plath's Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom. This atmospheric, allegorical short story was written in 1952 and published for the first time in 2019 for the Faber Stories collection. Discover the book here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=66071015-00a6-511f-be34-60dd83741603&...

Alison has been on a mission over the summer to re-read her favourite books by the classic American author John Steinbeck. In this episode, she’s joined by fellow Steinbeck fan, and high school teacher Daniel, and together they discuss the author’s enduring popularity, particularly amongst young readers. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Librarie...

Alison and Ineka have been reading up a storm over summer and have some great suggestions for those of you who want to break out of your literary bubble and try books that are a bit different. So, tune in for recommendations and then relax, reset and reflect and get your summer reading sorted! Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Libraries' radio sh...

This month we hear an interview by heritage collections specialist Jane Wild, who last year caught up with Alexa Johnston for a chat about the history and hero's of the Edmonds Cookery Book through the ages. Check out this 1910 edition on Kura Heritage Collections https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/rarebooks/id/7164/rec/1 Items can be viewed in the Heritage Collections readi...

Alison and Ineka talk elegies, eulogies and the euphoria of lives well lived. We promise you at least one Eureka moment. (Hint: it’s to do with dogs who drive cars). Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basemen...