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Sue Berman caught up with exhibition curators Elspeth Orwin and Harriet Rogers for a walk around the Food for Thought exhibition, In this track they describe some of the collection items on view in the exhibition. You can visit the Food for Thought exhibition at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero, the Central City Library from 28 September 2020 – 31 January 2021 This exhibition celebrates the role food plays in...

Rare books specialist Jane Wild, caught up with Alexa Johnston for a chat about the history and hero's of the Edmonds Cookery Book through the ages. You can see a variety of Heritage Collection's cook books, including the famous Edmonds cookery book in the Food for Thought exhibition. Check out this 1910 edition on Kura Heritage Collections https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection...

This talk was originally scheduled to take place at the Blockhouse Bay Library as part of Auckland Heritage Fesitval 2020. Long before George Wilder became a New Zealand legend with his prison escapes and the manhunts to apprehend him, there was Isaac Robinson, ex-soldier and serial-escapee from the Mt Eden stockade. Taking place over 150 years ago, his story spans from Ngāruawāhia to the Waitāker...

In this track Sue Berman shares voices from Auckland Libraries oral history and sound archive which tell a fishy tale. We begin with the voice of Mabel Kewene who in 1983 delivered a talk to the Māngere Bridge Historical Society that included reflections of growing up in Māngere and gathering shell fish in the Manukau Harbour along the coast. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collecti...

The track includes voices from the Auckland Libraries Oral History Collection. In the first track we hear the voice of Helene Ataya [Nee Corban] Helena was born in 1911, the youngest daughter of Henderson's pioneer winemakers Assid and Najibie Corban. Here she recalls the list of fresh produce grown by her mother including some of the special ingredients needed for Lebanese cooking. https://kura.a...

Sue Berman talks with Teri Taukoriri about growing up in Kiribati and her favourite fish and cooking methods here in Aotearoa New Zealand. In the first part Teri recalls everyday meals and then shares memories of special celebrations and associated cooking in Kiribati. Fish is everyday, chicken every now and then but pigs are for special occasions. Teri goes on to talk about how important fish is...

Sue Berman caught up with Sue Gee for a chat about the family food story and ingredients that culminated in her father, Jack Chong's recipe book being produced to compliment his special marinades. You can see 'Jack Chong's new look cook book : exciting new ways to cook Chinese and Kiwi food" in the Food for Thought exhibition. https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=7e34588e-65f5...

Talofa! Take a trip to Tuvalu with twelve-year-old Ielemia from Rānui. Iele reviews Fun on the Runway by Jill MacGregor in te' gana Tuvalu. He loved reading about how the runway in Funafuti Tuvalu connects everyone on the island. Oi tou fai, Iele - you're awesome! Vaiaso o te 'Gana Tuvalu Tuvalu Language Week 2020 is Sunday 27 September to Saturday 3 October. You can find this book in the library...

Kickstart your comic obsession with James' review of graphic novel series Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples. Lovers Alana and Marko are from two opposing worlds enmeshed in intergalactic war - with daughter Hazel, they are a dangerous symbol of life as it could be. You can find the first in the Saga series in our library catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/ca...

This episode looks at Queen Street’s landforms and its role as a gathering place for Aucklanders. The landform of Queen Street has been shaped by both natural and man-made forces. Join Rebecca Freeman (Senior Specialist Historic Heritage, Auckland Council) and Marguerite Hill (Heritage Researcher, Auckland Council) as we explore the impacts of the Waihorotiu Stream, the Albert Park volcano and ear...

Tom the elephant arrived in Auckland with his owner Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, in December 1870. Despite his visit to Auckland only lasting five weeks, he left an impression on Aucklanders, especially local children. Join Rebecca Freeman, (Senior Specialist Historic Heritage Auckland Council) and Marguerite Hill, (Heritage Researcher Auckland Council) to find out about Tom’s time here in Au...

Simone Nathan was a visionary leader in causes affecting both women and children, both in New Zealand and abroad. Despite her many significant successes, she is often remembered more for her marriage to wealthy merchant David Nathan, than her own work and contributions. Join Rebecca Freeman, (Senior Specialist Historic Heritage Auckland Council) and Marguerite Hill, (Heritage Researcher Auckland C...

Join Rebecca Freeman (Senior Specialist Historic Heritage, Auckland Council) and Marguerite Hill (Heritage Researcher, Auckland Council) to hear about Queen Street’s cinemas and department stores. If you really wanted to go shopping in the days before suburban malls, you needed to head to Queen Street and Karangahape Road. There were five major department stores in central Auckland during the twen...

Tūāpapatia te āpōpō – laying the foundations for tomorrow Te Wiki o te reo Māori 14-20 Mahuru 2020 Māori Language Week – 14-20 September 2020 Explore te ao Māori with Poukōkiri Whakatapoko Tapaenga Maureen Ned's review of Tikanga Whakaaro: Key concepts in Māori culture by Cleve Barlow. Beautifully written in both te reo Māori and English, this pukapuka provides the perfect foundation for those beg...

With the Heritage Fesitval upon us, archaeologists from Auckland Council's Heritage team discuss the varied work that goes into preserving our city's built and cultural heritage. The panelists are: Rebecca Ramsay - Specialist Archaeology Myfanwy Eaves - Senior Specialist Archaeology Edward Ashby - Māori Heritage Robert Brassey - Principal Specialist Cultural Heritage Daniel Windwood - Built Herita...

Allegro moderato Scherzo – Allegro molto Elegia – Adagio Finale – Allegro non troppo Anton Arensky was an influential Russian composer, pianist, and professor at the Moscow Conservatory where some of his more notable students included Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, and Gretchaninov. Arensky was himself taught by Rimsky-Korsakov and mentored by Tchaikovsky from whom he drew much inspiration and subsequent...

Alison and Ineka are still in Literary Lockdown on tonight’s episode of Books & Beyond. This feast of fun and fabric includes discussion about repurposed beer crates, flotation tanks and side hustles – with a side of reading thrown in for good measure. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/books-and-beyond-literary-lockdown-2.html Auckland Lib...

It’s a frenzy of soft furnishing tonight because Alison and Ineka are in Literary Lockdown. Find out who has the best pouffe, and what these two have been reading during Level 3. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/books-and-beyond-literary-lockdown-5.html Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest...

This Australian literature episode was so beaut that we thought we’d repeat it. Alison and Karen take a virtual trip across the ditch and discover the best of Oz Lit. First Australians, Immigrants, Mateship and RuRo. It’s all there, so where the bloody hell are ya? Books mentioned in this show can be requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue in a range of formats: Follow the rabbit-proof fen...

Alison and Ineka discover the power imbalances and pressures still experienced by so many – even though we’ve been “closing the gaps” for years. Join them as they read about normal families, nearly normal families and uncanny valleys. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/books-and-beyond-literary-lounge-4.html Auckland Libraries' radio show B...

Discover the delights and insights of Italian author Elena Ferrante with Library Assistant Jean's review of her essay collection, Incidental Inventions. Best known for global bestseller My Brilliant Friend, Ferrante has been called "one of the great novelists of our time." Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can f...

Forgotten Melodies No. 1 - Alla Reminiscenza - Medtner by Auckland Libraries

Forgotten Melodies No. 2 - Meditazione Introductione Quasi Cadenza - Medtner by Auckland Libraries

Forgotten Melodies No. 1 - Canzona Serenata - Medtner by Auckland Libraries

Les Heures Dolentes - Une Amie Est Venue Avec Des Fleurs - Dupont by Auckland Libraries