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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 …

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 an…

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 change…

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 fir…

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 …

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’Ke…

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 …

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 resilie…

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://bit.ly/41YD7RB Jad…

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 t…

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 …

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 cro…

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…

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 t…

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, ta…

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 displa…

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 …

Alison and Ineka are joined in the studio by librarian Deehan from Epsom Library. Find your happy ever after as we talk love, romance, soulmates and steam! Check out Dee's latest romance reads on her Bookstagram account: https://www.instagram.com/deeeeeespicksBooks mentioned on the show can be requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue using t…

Listen in to this Kura Tūturu | Real Gold track to hear from music librarian Marilyn Portman on a very special first printed edition of a musical score recently donated to Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections.Das wohltemperirte Clavier, oder, Präludien und Fugen durch alle Töne. By J.S. Bach, Book I is perhaps Bach's best-loved keyboard work. Kn…

Episode 7:Join librarians James and Clare on an adventure down the Road and the River. Kenneth Grahame has created a magical world that reminds us of our own favourite places. In this episode Ratty and Mole have a otherworldly experience of nature and as always, Mr Toad is up to no good! If you enjoyed these chapters, ask one of our friendly librar…

Join Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge as they talk about some of the hottest books of 2022. Books mentioned on the show can be requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue using the links below – most are available in multiple formats Better the blood / Michael Bennett / 2022 https://bit.ly/3FUsVAQ The doctor’s wife / Fiona Sussman / 2022…

Listen in to this Kura Tūturu | Real Gold track to hear from Sharon Smith, Senior Librarian Community Archives, on J.T Diamond and his deep love and connection to the Waitākere Ranges.As an amateur historian and archaeologist Jack Diamond devoted over 60 years of his life to building a documentary heritage collection. His work provides a complete r…

Join Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge as they bust some myths about literary blokes. Our featured male fiction authors write about far more than just hunting, shooting and fishing. Books mentioned on the show can be requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue using the links below – most are available in multiple formats All the broken p…

This historical autobiography of "Dr Bill" Anderson who was twice made mayor of Queenstown comes highly recommended by Andrew Henry, principal specialist in NZ and Pacific printed collections with Auckland Libraries' Heritage team. First printed in 1964 and reprinted six times in five years, the eye catching cover first drew Andrew in to reading 'D…

Dedee chats to Cloudy about her musical journey so far, how she went from solo artist to putting a band together, saving up to record at Roundhead Studios, and plans for the next EP. This interview was recorded on November 15, 2022.Cloudy is an Auckland based indie/alternative singer and songwriter. She is either found delivering intimate acoustic …

In this track Sue Berman talks with Frances Walsh from the NZ Maritime Museum and Britomart's Jeremy Hansen about the exhibition Bon Voyage, Good Trip, Be Good : An exhibition of photographs by John Rykenberg.On show in December and January at Britomart - https://britomart.org/festivities-and-farewells-britomarts-summer-exhibition/"Summer can be a …

Join Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge for a memoir special. These titles all released in 2022 will allow you to have a glimpse into extraordinary (and ordinary) lives.Books mentioned on the show can be requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue. Most are available in multiple formats. All of this: a memoir of death and desire / Rebecca …

The Kotuku Quintet return to the stage to conclude our Spring series with a programme of two Mozart quintets featuring different instrument combinations. The first work is the Largo-Allegro moderato movement of the Quintet in E-flat, K.452. This quintet was originally scored for piano and woodwind—oboe, clarinet , horn and bassoon but here we have …

In the sixth and final episode of The Panthers podcast, host Benji Timu speaks with Choice Vaughan, Jonathan Crayford, and Diggy Dupe about the music created and selected to provide a distinctive soundtrack for the Panthers series. Producer of sound track Choice Vaughan, composer and music writer Jonathan Crayford, and lyrical rapper and producer D…

Actor Haanz Fa’avae Jackson who played the role of Fred in The Panthers series, and Director Mario Faumui who directed two of the series episodes, talanoa with host Benji Timu.In this episode the discussion focuses on the history of the Dawn Raids; how, until recently, it was not taught in NZ schools, and how for those who didn’t experience it or l…

In this episode we talanoa with actors Ravikanth Gurunathan [Ravi] who plays Nigel, and Rokolani Lavea [Roko] who plays the role of Kong. Host Benji Timu talks with both actors about the roles they played and how they got into acting in the first place, and the connections that led them to being involved in The Panthers series.They discuss growing …

The second episode of The Panthers podcast is a talanoa with Jaunnie Ilolahia the Producer of the series and daughter of the main character Will Ilolahia, and actor Villa Junior Lemanu, with your host Benji Timu. This episode focused on what it was like being involved in the production of a series that was so close to home for Jaunnie Ilolahia, and…

In this first episode of The Panthers podcast we talanoa with Dimitrius Schuster-Kolomatangi, who played the main character of Will Ilolahia and with Miki Magasiva who directed the first two episodes of The Panthers television series.The episode focuses on the history of the Polynesian Panthers movement in Aotearoa, what it was like for Miki do be …

In the third episode of The Panthersm host Benji Timu has a talanoa with Director Vea Mafile’o and actress Lealani Siaosi who played the character of Dr. Melani Anae.This episode focused on the topic of equality for women, and what it is like for Pasifika women in the film and entertainment industry in Aotearoa New Zealand. Vea discussed how she go…

Join Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge as they discuss books about chivalry, champagne, churches and cancel culture. Books mentioned on the show can be requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue – most are available in multiple formats American Fever / Dur E Aziz Amna – Fiction – 2022: bit.ly/3O5wXZv The dance tree / Kiran Millwood Hargr…

In this duo concert, Polly Sussex and Sarah Watkins present two beautiful and unusual works for cello and piano. The two composers, Ethel Smyth and Melanie Bonis were born in the same year on opposite sides of the English Channel. They were both destined to suffer the poor public profile of female composers in the early twentieth century, regardles…

In this concert Buckminsterfullerine Trio embark on a journey from despair to hope with a programme representing the remarkable tenacity of the human spirit to endure hardship. Featuring Rachminoff’s Trio Elegiaque and Elgar’s famous cello Concerto, they also pay tribute to the father of Ukranian music, Mykola Lysenko, with his evocative and moving…

Justin Bird, Auckland born pianist, returns to the stage to present an offering of German and French piano music. After a decade of studies in the US he returned to NZ in 2018 taking a hiatus from performing to build a studio of piano students. Now performing again - his first foray features German masterpieces by Bach, Schubert, and Schumann pitte…

Our Spring concert series begins with the vibrant Kaha Trio, all students from the University of Auckland School of music. They start with Bach’s unique and beautiful fifth cello suite. They follow with Beethoven’s piano sonata no 24 in F# major which, according to Carl Czerny, Beethoven singled out along with the “Appassionata” as one of his favou…

Episode 6:Join librarians Ella and John as they talk about the adventures of Mr Toad. He is a scene stealing amphibian and he knows it! Despite his mischievous ways he has a good heart and good friends in Ratty, Mole and Badger. In this episode Toad sings his own praises and Toad Hall becomes the scene of an epic battle. If you enjoyed these chapte…

Ray and Lindsey Vickers describe the rural nature of the community in the early days and what people did for entertainment.Pakuranga The Early Years Oral History CollectionRay and Lindsey Vickers, 2014, interview with Karen Lawson.Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections,OH-1442-006Image: Mixed farm, Pakuranga, 1960, Footprints 05149, Auckland Libra…

Rev. Dr Don Battley was the vicar of St Peter's Anglican Church between 1978 - 1982. In this clip he talks about the rapid growth of the suburb during this time.Pakuranga The Early Years Oral History CollectionRev Don Battley 2016, interview with Karen Lawson.Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections,OH-1442-013https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/…

In this track we hear from Joan Rutherford who talks about the changes she has seen at the Pakuranga town centre.Pakuranga The Early Years Oral History CollectionJoan Rutherford 2016, interview with Karen Lawson.Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections,OH-1442-014https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2412/rec/15Ima…

Mary and Peter Patterson recall the speedboat racing on the Tāmaki River in the 1960s and 1970s.Pakuranga The Early Years Oral History CollectionMary and Peter Patterson, 2015, interview with Karen Lawson.Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections,OH-1442-012https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2895/rec/13Image: Spe…

Irene and Trevor Warbrooke talk about building their home in Pakuranga and the sense of community that characterised the early days in the suburb.Pakuranga The Early Years Oral History CollectionTrevor and Ireen Warbrooke, 2014, interview with Karen Lawson.Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections,OH-1442-003Image: Ireen Warbrooke standing on their s…

Brenda Scott grew up on a farm on Glenmore Road. In this extract she talks about life on the farm and the weekly chores.Pakuranga The Early Years Oral History CollectionBrenda Scott, 2014, interview with Karen Lawson. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, OH-1442-002https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2324/re…

In this track we hear from Ron Elsmore talking about the beginnings of the family grocery business in early Pakuranga.Pakuranga The Early Years Oral History CollectionRon Elsmore, 2014, interview with Karen Lawson.Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections,OH-1442-007Image: Lloyd Elsmore's Ezy-Park IGA Supermarket on the corner of Ti Rakau Drive and P…

In this track Janice Grace shares her memories of the social isolation experienced by young mothers in the suburbs of Pakuranga in the early years.Pakuranga The Early Years Oral History CollectionJanice Grace, 2014, interview with Karen Lawson.Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections,OH-1442-001https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collecti…

Join Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge and hear tales of resilience, resistance and rapturous reunions. Books mentioned in the show can be borrowed or requested for Click and Collect by Auckland Libraries members using the links below: Rough lives speak / Street Poets & Artists Collective Enterprise: Richard Whelan, Tim Gray, Richard Nighting…

Renée Orr | Senior Librarian Heritage Engagement talks about the Heritage Collections content in the Kura Tūturu | Real Gold case supporting the ‘Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan’ exhibition at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero Central City Library through to 6 November.In this podcast Renée talks with Sue Berman about the following books and thei…