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Kia ora listeners you have tuned into Auckland Libraries Heritage Podcast - Panmure Stories! Mrs Harwood and her husband Eric were volunteers with the Mt Wellington volunteer Fire Brigade. In this track Mrs Harwood recalls how the volunteers fought the frequent gorse fires in the area. Reference Mrs Harwood, 1982 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2361/rec/2 Original interviews were recorded by Richard Baker, commissioned by Mt Wellington Public Library in 1982. The project captured recollections of life, work and play from the early 1900s across the changing landscapes of the decades that followed. They offer us a unique and personal insight into Panmure of the past. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2874/rec/1 Image: Crichton d'Ora. The Mount Wellington Fire Brigade and their engine outside the fire station on the corner of Harding Avenue and the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway, 1933. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, 1031-P4

Kia ora listeners, you have tuned into Auckland Libraries Heritage Podcast - Panmure Stories! In this track Mr Keith Simpson talks about the types of footpaths and roads in Panmure and about being approached by a land agent regarding his property. Playing tennis in his leisure time and cycling to a hardware store in Otahuhu. Reference Mr and Mrs Simpson, 1982 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2375/rec/2 Original interviews were recorded by Richard Baker, commissioned by Mt Wellington Public Library in 1982. The project captured recollections of life, work and play from the early 1900s across the changing landscapes of the decades that followed. They offer us a unique and personal insight into Panmure of the past. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2874/rec/1 Unknown photographer. Aerial photograph of Panmure, showing Panmure Basin (centre distance), the ferro-concrete bridge (left), St Matthias's church and graveyard (centre lef

Kia ora listeners, you have tuned into Auckland Libraries Heritage Podcast - Panmure Stories! In this track, Mt Wellington Borough Council Mayor Harry Bean, talks about transport routes, proposed motorways, and investing in the railroad system. Reference Harry Bean, 1982 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2407/rec/2 Original interviews were recorded by Richard Baker, commissioned by Mt Wellington Public Library in 1982. The project captured recollections of life, work and play from the early 1900s across the changing landscapes of the decades that followed. They offer us a unique and personal insight into Panmure of the past. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2874/rec/1 Image: James D. Richardson. Looking south east from Maungarei / Mount Wellington showing part of the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway (right) and the Panmure Basin and Tāmaki River (distance), 3 September 1921. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, 4-4062. https://bi

Kia ora listeners, you have tuned into Auckland Libraries Heritage Podcast - Panmure Stories! In this track, Mrs. Price talks about her time milking cows, including her special cow named Betty, and the physical labour involved. Reference Mrs Price interview, 1982 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2610/rec/3 Original interviews were recorded by Richard Baker, commissioned by Mt Wellington Public Library in 1982. The project captured recollections of life, work and play from the early 1900s across the changing landscapes of the decades that followed. They offer us a unique and personal insight into Panmure of the past. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2874/rec/1 Image: James Richardson. Looking south south east from Mount Wellington towards Otahuhu, 1920 Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 4-04055 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/67899/rec/21 Curated by Renee Orr and Zoe Colling from Auck

Kia ora listeners, you have tuned into Auckland Libraries Heritage Podcast - Panmure Stories! Mr Ryan bought his service station in Panmure in 1935 off his friend Reginald Collins. In this track he describes Reg Collins’ livestock transportation business on a scow called the Jane Gifford, and how livestock would come from the gulf islands down the Tāmaki river to Panmure on their way to the Westfield Freezing Works. Reference Mr Ryan interview, 1982 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2419/rec/2 Original interviews were recorded by Richard Baker, commissioned by Mt Wellington Public Library in 1982. The project captured recollections of life, work and play from the early 1900s across the changing landscapes of the decades that followed. They offer us a unique and personal insight into Panmure of the past. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2874/rec/1 Image: The scow Jane Gifford moored near Ōrere Point, 1936. Auckland Libraries He

Kia ora listeners, you have tuned into Auckland Libraries Heritage Podcast - Panmure Stories! Hilda McGregor’s father was a mechanic during the 1930s and 40s. A large part of his business was servicing the trucks owned by Chinese market gardeners in the area. In this track Hilda and Durham remember the growers and how they supported the local community with excess produce during the depression. Reference Hilda McGregor and Durham Strauchan, 1982 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2241/rec/2 Original interviews were recorded by Richard Baker, commissioned by Mt Wellington Public Library in 1982. The project captured recollections of life, work and play from the early 1900s across the changing landscapes of the decades that followed. They offer us a unique and personal insight into Panmure of the past. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2874/rec/1 Image: Auckland Weekly News. Gathering the potato crop in New Zealand: busy scene at

In this episode of Books & Beyond, Alison chats with author, educator and personal finance journalist Mary Holm, whose latest book is 'A richer you: how to make the most of your money'. Listen along for a fun and frank discussion of Financial Literacy 101, and discover the book here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3820928 Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2021/03/financial-literacy-101.html Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 28 March 2021.

On 15 March 2021 Aotearoa marked the second anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks, remembering those tragically killed and their loved ones. In the Literary Lounge, Alison and Ineka recommend a selection of books by Muslim authors and other recent reads, all exploring how far we travel in our search for identity, belonging and forgiveness. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 21 March 2021.

In this guest track we hear from colleagues at Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa - New Zealand Maritime Museum talking about the current exhibition. Lightly Skimming Over the Surface: 150 Years of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron coincides with the 36th America’s Cup match on the Waitematā Harbour. This audio track outlines what visitors can expect to see in the exhibition. Recordings were made from conversations with Liz Gordon, Frances Walsh and Robert Brooke. Image: Anne Wiseman [far right] with two friends in the 1950s, aboard the K-Class yacht Jenanne, commissioned by Anne’s father Murray, designed by Bill Couldrey and built by the Low Brothers in Whangarei. K-Class yachts emerged from a 1944 Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron design competition; the club wanted to encourage returned servicemen to get out on Tīkapa Moana—on a boat that could race, but also accommodate family cruising. Squadron member 96-year-old Piri Neary crewed on the elegant, comfortable yacht, in the process falling hard for Anne. ‘Sh

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day where we celebrate the achievements of women, raise awareness of bias and take action for equality. Tune in and hear Alison and Ineka celebrate women who are gutsy and feisty, shapers and makers. #ChooseToChallenge Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 7 March 2021.

In this International Women’s Day special, we bring you a clip from an upcoming series "Meet a Rare Book" presented by Heritage Collections Rare Book specialist Georgia Prince. In this snippet Georgia talks of the work of early feminist and philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft - best known for her advocacy for the education of girls and women and her political essay - A Vindication of the Rights of Woman published in book form in 1792. Explore this text and more through our Auckland Libraries collections: Search Feminist https://tinyurl.com/1n9e7un7 Search Mary Wollstonecraft https://tinyurl.com/gqxnko9y About International Women's Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women%27s_Day References: Mary Wollstonecraft. A vindication of the rights of woman. 1792 https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1973396 Mary Wollstonecraft. Letters written during a short residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. 1796 https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb24951

This special Pride edition of Books & Beyond sees Alison joined by Queerleaders Lil and Tanya who talk about their recent and all-time fave queer reads. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 28 February 2021.

In this track we hear from life long Waiheke resident Colin Gordon talking with Waiheke based librarian Julia Mount. Originally recorded for the 2020 Waiheke Walking Festival, Colin shares the story of how he built 'Gordon's Road' in the 1950s in order to get his kids to school, thereby bringing road access to the otherwise remote Whakanewha Rocky Bay area. Image: Wharfe at Matiatai Bay, Waiheke, 1950s, Please acknowledge Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1334-4-29 Like or Follow this track to hear more and visit the exhibition in person: Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku - Islands of the Hauraki Gulf March – June 2021 Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library Gallery space, Level 2 Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 4pm

In this track, recently recorded for the 2020 Waiheke Walking Festival, we hear the voice of archaeologist and historian Paul Monin talk about his and others work of surveying Te Pūtiki o Kahumatamoemoe – commonly referred to as Te Pūtiki o Kahu pa site. Image: View of launches and yachts anchored in Cowes Bay, c1930s, Please acknowledge Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections FMO-0175- https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/46548/rec/60 Like or Follow this track to hear more and visit the exhibition in person: Islands of the Hauraki Gulf – Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku March – June 2021 Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library Gallery space, Level 2 Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 4pm

In 2007 Anne Rimmer gave a lively talk to a meeting of the Northshore Historical Society sharing her knowledge of Tiritiri Matangi Island. In this clip we hear her introduction to the island including some of the details of the history and conservation work of the island with a focus on the growing diversity of bird life. Sound: Talk by Anne Rimmer to Northshore Historical Society, 2007. Please acknowledge Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections NOH-AAA-0580 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/1740/rec/1 Image: Takahe, Tiritiri Matangi Island, Please acknowledge Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1385-0757 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/64253/rec/2 Like or Follow this track to hear more and visit the exhibition in person: Islands of the Hauraki Gulf – Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku March – June 2021 Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library Gallery space, Level 2 Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday, 10a

Rangitoto is a striking and iconic feature of the Hauraki Gulf. In this track we hear the story from Rangitoto family bach owner Leni Sullivan and her daughter Katherine Wagner. In an interview with Susan Yoffee they recall the history of the family bach and the life lived and loved on the island. The interview was recorded in 1989 and is drawn from a larger set of recordings for the Rangitoto Historic Conservation Trust Bach Histories Collection. Image: Rangitoto Bach, by Brian Cairns. 2010, 1477-2251 Please acknowledge Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections Sound reference: https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2544/rec/8OH_1392_049 Like or Follow this track to hear more and visit the exhibition in person: Islands of the Hauraki Gulf – Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku March – June 2021 Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library Gallery space, Level 2 Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 4pm

In this track, Haunui Royal introduces us to what we can expect to hear in the podcast and see in the exhibition: Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku - Islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Haere mai ki Hauraki, he aute tē awhea Come to Hauraki where the aute plant is undisturbed. Nau mai haere mai welcome to this podcast series Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku - Islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Polynesian voyagers to Aotearoa bought with them the aute or mulberry plant from the Islands. The only place it ended up thriving was in Hauraki and subsequently is celebrated in Māori oral history as a symbol of the fertility and desirability of Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf. It’s this desirability that has attracted many peoples over the years to its shores, since the earliest days of the explorations of voyagers like Kupe and Toi through to Auckland’s most recent immigrants. The gulf is many things to many peoples. It’s a place of work a place to relax Generations of people have visited and indeed lived on the m

In this episode of Books & Beyond, we present to you the Sisters Gay, who joined us direct from their 2020 smash hit at the samesame but different LGBTQI+ Literary Festival, where they presented their show called Classics (an after-hours storytime for grown-ups and other family members). The Sisters chatted about the show and read some excerpts from Lorde (Audre, that is) et al. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 21 February 2021.

On Thursday 21st January 2021 the Leiermann Trio performed Schubert's magnificant Piano Trio no. 2 in Eb major at the Central City Library as part of the Thursday Heritage Concerts programme. Featuring Harris Leung on violin, Hyen Kim on cello and Jonathon Dunlop on piano, the Trio gave their inaugural performance as an ensemble. This podcast features the first allegro movement followed by a brief interview with the musicians. Schubert's trio was completed in November 1827, and first performed on the 26th March 1828, in a private concert of works entirely by Schubert, including a string quartet (possibly The Death and the Maiden quartet, D. 810) and songs for choir and solo voices. It was a successful premiere, and resulted in the publication of the work later that year – shortly before Schubert’s untimely death at the age of 32 on the 19th November 1828. Unlike the B-flat major Piano Trio D. 898, this trio is much more expansive and is one of the longest trios of its time.

Music librarian in Heritage Engagement, Marilyn Portman offers this two minute review of Piano forte : stories and soundscapes from colonial New Zealand by Kirstine Moffat. Piano Forte focuses on the era in which the piano became of central significance in the private, social and cultural lives of many New Zealanders. It is a book composed of many voices, being based on memoirs, diaries, letters, concert programmes, company records and other accounts. Find this book in the Library catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2660776 Recorded from Lockdown - 17 February 2021.