Ōpōtiki Library Uncovers Plastic Pollution Jul 292021 Ōpōtiki Library Uncovers Plastic Pollution Small actions can bring about large change. Ōpōtiki Library Manager, Jo Hunt, has always been conscious of the plastic footprint left by libraries. Since 2018, during Plastic Free July, the library decided to stop covering their books.
Keep Calm and Knit On Jul 222021 Keep Calm and Knit On A project “By the Community for the Community” launched on World Knit in Public Day has the approval of the Guinness Book of World Records.
50 Years Young Jul 222021 50 Years Young Celebrating 50 Years of the NZ Young Farmers’ Competition, this book tells the story of a unique event that draws on the traditions of heartland New Zealand.
Going electric in Upper Hutt! Jul 222021 Going electric in Upper Hutt! New Zealand’s first electric vehicle (EV) mobile library service, Mangaroa, is coming to Upper Hutt Libraries. Blessed by Matua Kura Moeahu of Te Āti Awa, this service provides greater access to library resources around Upper Hutt visiting...
Buller and Marlborough Librarians deployed to Emergency Services Jul 222021 Buller and Marlborough Librarians deployed to Emergency Services While some staff were evacuated, no one lost their homes. Others in the community were not so lucky.