Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries

In this track, recorded on World First Folio Day, 23 April 2023, we hear from David Ashman, recently retired manager of Conservation & Digital Preservation at Auckland Libraries. In 2022, David was able to complete required conservation work on the First Folio, in this talk he describes the background and processes involved in the care of this precious taonga. You can view a digital copy of the Au...

Alison is joined by the multi-award winning New Zealand author Leonie Agnew, who has just published her novel The impossible story of Hannah Kemp. This is a coming-of-age story and journey of healing through the power of storytelling. This book can be requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue using the links below – it is available in multiple formats. https://bit.ly/3Bx6UoN

This month we have two special cases on display on Level 2 of Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library both with Shakespeare at the heart. In this track listen and learn from Rare Book curator Jane Wild as she tells us about the items on display for May. Event: Register to attend this event Saturday 20 May https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2023/05/piringatahi-special-collection...

About the letter K - an explanation in Tara's voice. Nau mai haere mai and welcome to this podcast special on the Tara McLeod: About Type Exhibition. In this exhibition curators Jane Wild and Zoe Colling have brought the gallery walls to life with the work and craftmanship of master printer and artist Tara McLeod. Encounter Tara’s work from across a number of presses held within Auckland Libraries...

Nau mai haere mai and welcome to this podcast special on the Tara McLeod: About Type Exhibition. In this track we hear from Book Conservator Ngaio Vince-Dewerse talking with Sue Berman at the exhibition opening about the work of the Preservation team on installing the work of Tara McLeod. Recorded at the exhibition opening on the 31 March 2023. Background noise is present through interview About t...

Nau mai haere mai and welcome to this podcast special on the Tara McLeod: About Type Exhibition. In this track we hear curator Jane Wild introduce the exhibition and a reply about his work from Tara McLeod. Recorded at the exhibition opening on the 31 March 2023. In this exhibition curators Jane Wild and Zoe Colling have brought the gallery walls to life with the work and craftmanship of master pr...

This month we have on display a manuscript and two books that feature in common, wooden covers. In this track listen and learn from Senior Librarian Heritage Renée Orr as she talks to the three items on display for April. Come see for yourself Kura Tūturu | Real Gold case in the Reading Room Level 2 Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library. Ben Verhoeven and Gaylord Schanilec. Sylvæ : fifty spe...

Alison is joined by the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival curator Bridget van der Zijpp. Find out what to expect at this live and in-person celebration of local and international writing, making and thinking. For more information, visit www.writersfestival.co.nz

Pamata Toleafoa [Senior Librarian Pasifika Research] joins Sue Berman [Oral History Advisor] in conversation about the O le fogava'a e tasi – One family exhibition which celebrates knowledge holders across Te Moananui a Kiwa and their measina (taonga). In this interview Pamata shares his thinking and creative processes that lead to this project and how the role of Senior Librarian Pasifika Researc...

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ In this track Sasha, Sam, Friederike, Anna and Katia reflect on their research journey with...

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ The 1920s, 1930s and 1940s saw drastic changes in women's fashion. In this track Caitlin Kil...

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ The women of Auckland’s theatre witnessed first-hand key evolutions in this creative space....

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ Treatment and placement of the mentally ill and deviant quickly became a matter of significa...

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ In this track we hear from Samuel Turner-O’Keeffe Although significant improvements have bee...

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ In this track we hear from Katia Kennedy who investigated the attitudes surrounding women in...

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ Auckland has always had a vibrant and resilient queer community. Friederike Voit approaches...

Alison is joined by Christchurch author Jade Pengelly, whose book Tales of a vet nurse has just been published to rave reviews. You never know who or what is going to walk, crawl or slither through the doors of a busy veterinary hospital. You can request the book from the Auckland Libraries Catalogue: Tales of a vet nurse: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=d94990d3-f5cf-568...

Contributing her voice and measina [taonga] as part of the O le fogava’a e tasi – One family exhibition, in this track we hear from Lydia Teatao talk about te Itera. Te Itera is a distinguishing flower head wreath made from specific flowers and leaves grown in Kiribati. Te Itera involves a special art form of plaiting; not all I-Kiribati are adept to weave Te Itera. The philosophy of Te Itera is s...

Contributing her voice and measina [taonga] as part of the O le fogava’a e tasi – One family exhibition, in this track we hear Helena Chan Foung talks about her identity and her chosen measina Pa. "Pa is a woman’s necklace used as fish lure in Tokelau. I remember laughing when I first put it on “…does this make me bait?” but it’s really become more of an anchor, it’s surprisingly heavy. Outside of...

Contributing their voice and measina [taonga] as part of the O le fogava’a e tasi – One family exhibition, in this track we hear from Pamata Toleafoa talk about Lave "I have selected the lave as my measina for the 'O le fogava'a e tasi' – one family exhibition. The lave is part of a family that belongs to another measina called the tuiga (Samoan crown). The tuiga consists of many elements that are...

Contributing her voice and measina [taonga] as part of the O le fogava’a e tasi – One family exhibition, in this track we hear from Janesa Boreham talk about her measina, Fafetu. "The significance of the measina that I chose is that the women only make it on the island of Funafuti. Funafuti is the capitol of Tuvalu. The Fafetu necklace gets its name because it is shaped like a star, the same star...

Contributing his voice and measina [taonga] as part of the O le fogava’a e tasi – One family exhibition, in this track we hear from Kiribati knowledge holder Charles Enoka talking about te mae n roroa te buro ae roro. Te mae n roroa te buro ae roro is one of the most important cultural materials that men and women wear to acknowledge and symbolise the great value, beauty, and richness of the ocean...

Contributing his voice and measina [taonga] as part of the O le fogava’a e tasi – One family exhibition, in this track hear Charles Cokanasiga talk about his connection to Fiji and the special family link with his chosen measina, Masi [Tapa]. Masi was ceremonially displayed on special occasions, such as birthdays and weddings. In sacred contexts, tapa was used to wrap images of deities. Charles re...

This month we have extended the display of Heritage and Research material beyond the Kura Tūturu | Real Gold case in the Reading Room to across the floor on Level 2 to the Research Centre, Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library. In this episode Zoë Colling and Nick Weijermars tell us about the serials, posters, books and more that are on display as part of Auckland Libraries Pride celebration...

Alison and Ineka are joined in the studio once again by librarian Deehan from Epsom Library, for the second part of our romance exploration. Find out how the romance novel has evolved from the OG of the rom-com, Jane Austen, to the bonkbusters of the 1980s through to Hoover, Henry and other BookTok megastar authors of today. Books mentioned on the show can be requested from the Auckland Libraries...