Minister thanks public libraries for their contribution Jun 12021 Minister thanks public libraries for their contribution Last week public library managers from around the country gathered in Wellington for their annual forum. Rachel Esson, Te Pouhuaki National Librarian, introduced Hon Jan Tinetti, Minister of Internal Affairs, at the Public Libraries New Zealand (PLNZ) National Forum at The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa.
Tauranga Library Celebrates 150 years Apr 62021 Tauranga Library Celebrates 150 years Sowing the seeds of future generations! On this day, 7 April 1871, three men had a meeting at the Masonic Hotel about providing the local community with reading material. Little did they...
Te Pouhuaki | National Librarian, Rachel Esson, explains Mar 152021 Te Pouhuaki | National Librarian, Rachel Esson, explains National Library's process of culling the Overseas Published Collections (OPC). Libraries have been around for thousands of years. If society kept everything ever written whether, on tablet, scroll, parchment or...
National Strategic Framework receives international recognition Mar 12021 National Strategic Framework receives international recognition Read and learn what public libraries offer your community. The National Strategic Framework of New Zealand has been picked up by an Australian library. Every few years, public libraries develop a national...
Seeking Young Writers Feb 92021 Seeking Young Writers NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme 2021 now open The NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme offers aspiring four young writers (aged 15-18) a mentorship, from May to November, and is now open for...