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Salutes to Seven Poets by NZ composer Douglas Lilburn was performed by Yid-Ee Goh, violin, and Lisa Chou, piano, of Ensemble East on 18th April 2019 as part of the Thursday Heritage Concert Autumn Series. The poet Allen Curnow requested this work from Lilburn in 1952 for a poetry reading at Auckland University College. The event took place on the evening of 9 August that year, and involved a subst...

Join Dan (and his trusted side-kicks Alfonso and Felipe), as he delves into the true-crime account, Lost Girls. It explores the unsolved murders of five American women and their lives before the tragedy. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibrarie...

Andrea transports listeners into the magical world of witchcraft and wizardry, including a few tips and tricks along the way! If you weren't already a Potterhead, this may just convince you. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/sea...

Our lovely librarian Ineka takes us into the world of Sweetgirl, where life is as harsh as a winter's night, and people aren't always what they seem. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=13b45f55-c1a9-5ad3-8368-5f4d4...

In the author's own words, this is a funny book about horrible things. But Catherine is here to tell you why even amongst the madness and the sadness - it's still well worth the read. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/car...

Teri talks us through the gripping memoir, Educated, which tells the astonishing story of a young girl growing up in a radical survivalist family. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=dafb192d-6440-57fc-bd83-297d6404...

Welcome back to HeritageTalks. Today’s talk is presented by Auckland Libraries’ family historian Seonaid Lewis. The presentation focuses on researching ancestry across the Scandinavian countries including Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. While the talk provides some searching sources specific to this area, others can be used for family history research generally. If the talk inspires to go fur...

Our friendly librarian Alison, and her trusted advisor Luna, would like to introduce you to the new two-minute book review series on our podcast, Book Bites! Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search?query=The%20trauma%20cleaner&...

Kia ora koutou! This podcast is part of series following the work of student researchers awarded Summer Research Scholarships from the University of Auckland. Hanna Lu is currently in the final stages of a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in history and politics. Her project looks at the perceptions, experiences and realities of Chinese immigrants in Auckland through the oral histories of the...

Kia ora koutou! This podcast is part of series following the work of student researchers awarded Summer Research Scholarships from the University of Auckland. Isabella Wensley is starting her third year of a Bachelor of Arts and Law in 2020. Her project examines the intersection between Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill and the surrounding Cornwall Park area and the different meanings and uses that have...

Kia ora koutou! This podcast is part of series following the work of student researchers awarded Summer Research Scholarships from the University of Auckland. They have spent 12 weeks researching an aspect of Auckland’s history through the support of the Auckland History Initiative, under the co-supervision of Professor Linda Bryder and Dr. Jessica Parr. Brooke Stevens was the recipient of a Jonat...

Kia ora koutou! This podcast is part of series following the work of student researchers awarded Summer Research Scholarships from the University of Auckland. They have spent 12 weeks researching an aspect of Auckland’s history through the support of the Auckland History Initiative, under the co-supervision of Professor Linda Bryder and Dr. Jessica Parr. Tom Wilkinson graduated with a Bachelor of...

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Lau Islands - Vakamalolo performed by Lau Islands group on 17 November 1975 in Tubou, Lau, Fiji. Collector: Garth Rogers. Ref: 76/270.01 Image: Fijian dance performance at the 2015 ASB Polyfest, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections POLY-D-2015-239

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Tongan ‘Otuhaka performed by massed choirs at the 1973 Secondary Schools Music Festival on 16 August 1973 in Teu Faiva, Tongatapu, Tonga. Collector: Richard Moyle Ref: 74/019.04 Image: Aorere College students performing Taufakaniua at the 2015 ASB Polyfest, Photographer Smita Biswas, Auckland Libraries...

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Niue - Tangaloa is performed by the Niue team, led by Togia Viviani, at the South Pacific Arts Festival in Rotorua, New Zealand, 1976. Ref: 76/217.09 Image: Niue dance performance Onehunga High School students, ASB Polyfest, 2015. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections POLY-D-2015-308

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Bonotau dance performed by the Gilbert Islands team, led by Tion Otang, at the 1976 South Pacific Arts Festival in Rotorua, New Zealand. Ref: 76/154.10 Image: Kiribati hand crafts on display at Pasifika Festival, 2016. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection, PASF-D-2016-020

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Vanuatu Sawagoro dance performed in Lovuimataboe, Penama, Vanuatu on 4 January 1972. Collector: Peter Crowe. Ref: 76/130.01 Image: Drummers Pentecost Island, Vanuatu, Commonwealth Drum Festival, 1990. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Footprint 03369

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Tongan Tau’olunga performed by Mapu’a Vaea on 5 July 1973 in Houma, Tongatapu, Tonga. Collector: Richard Moyle. Ref: 74/008.10 Image: Aorere College performing Taufakaniua 2015 ASB Polyfest, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection, POLY-D-2015-334

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. American Samoa men’s choir performs at the South Pacific Festival of Arts in Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji in 1972. Collector: Christine Cashmore. Ref: 72/216.08 Image: Wesley College Samoa performance ASB Polyfest, 2015, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection, POLY-D-2015-057

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Maori and Pacific Sounds. New Caledonia women’s dance performed at the South Pacific Festival of Arts in Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji in 1972. Collector: Christine Cashmore. Ref: 72/216.05 Image: Aerial view of New Caledonia , c1960, by Stapley Farmer, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection Record ID 1056-327

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Hawaiian prayer chant presented by Hoakalei Kamau’u at the 1976 South Pacific Arts Festival in Rotorua, New Zealand. Ref: 76/214.07 Image: Hawaii Village, Pasifika Festival, 2016, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection, PASF-D-2016-309

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Rotuma women’s fishing dance performed at the South Pacific Festival of Arts in Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji in 1972. Collector: Christine Cashmore. Ref: 72/216.02 Image: Rako Pasefika via https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/359442/rotumans-perform-at-pacific-dance-festival

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Tongan Ula performed by Mapu’a Vaea on 5 July 1973 in Houma, Tongatapu, Tonga. Collector: Richard Moyle. Ref: 74/008.02 Image: Aorere College students performing Taufakaniua, 2015 ASB Polyfest, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection, POLY-D-2015-334

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. New Caledonia action dance performed at the South Pacific Festival of Arts in Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji in 1972. Collector: Christine Cashmore, Ref: 72/216.04 Image: Aerial view of New Caledonia, c1960, by Stapley Farmer, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection Record ID 1056-327

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. From the Rabi-Banaba Islands, a Banaban action dance performed at the South Pacific Festival of Arts in Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji, 1972. Collector: Christine Cashmore, Item: 72/216.01 Image: Banaban dancing of Rabi 1993, used with permission of R. K. Sigrah & S. M. King. See https://www.banaban.com/banaban-...