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Historian Christine Clement shares her search for "George", a New Zealander who served during the Liberation of Trieste on May 2 1945, and befriended by a local family. Visit Christine's website here: https://www.sooty.nz/ Sources: Paul Froggatt - http://22battalion.org.nz/index.php The Official History of NZ in the Second World War 1939-1945 - http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/ Online Cenotaph Wikipedia Ancestry Papers Past NZ History - nzhistory.govt.nz

Historian Rory Sweetman discusses the research for his book connecting New Zealand soldiers and the Easter Week Irish Rising. "The Central Otago based writer says five New Zealanders, acting as the core of a small squad of colonial troops, shielded Trinity from capture after rebels launched a surprise attack. In his book Defending Trinity College Dublin, Easter 1916: Anzacs and the Rising, Rory quotes from letters the Kiwi soldiers wrote home." - rnz.co.nz Michelle Patient appears courtesy of AncestryProGeneologists.

Michael Belgrave joined Massey University in 1993 on the opening of the university’s Albany campus. A historian and previously a research manager at the Waitangi Tribunal, he taught in the social policy and social work programme until 2014, as well as Māori studies and history. More recently, he has been heavily involved in assisting iwi in negotiating the historical aspects of Treaty settlements. He has published widely on Treaty and Māori history, including being lead editor of Waitangi Revisited: Perspectives on the Treaty of Waitangi (Oxford University Press). He received a Marsden Fund award in 2015 for study into the re-examination of the causes of the New Zealand wars of the 1860s. - masseypress.ac.nz Image: Christ Church at Russell; Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1021-1289

Charlotte Macdonald is a Professor in History at Victoria University of Wellington. She is Principle Investigator of the Soldiers of Empire Project supported by the Marsden Fund which led the creation of a comprehensive database of 12,000 British soldiers and sailors who served in the New Zealand Wars in the 1860's. http://www.soldiersofempire.nz/

Kia ora koutou, This presentation by historian Vincent O'Malley was delivered as part of a series of talks looking at 19th century conflicts and is the subject of his recently published book: The New Zealand Wars : Nga Pakanga O Aotearoa: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3612400 "The New Zealand Wars were a series of conflicts that profoundly shaped the course and direction of our nation’s history... Fought between the Crown and various groups of Māori between 1845 and 1872, the wars touched many aspects of life in nineteenth century New Zealand, even in those regions spared actual fighting. Physical remnants or reminders from these conflicts and their aftermath can be found all over the country, whether in central Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, or in more rural locations such as Te Pōrere or Te Awamutu." - bwb.co.nz Michelle Patient puts listeners questions to Vincent following his talk. Michelle appears courtesy of Ancestry ProGenealogists.

In this episode, Alison and Ineka look back on the Lockdown and talk about what they’ve been reading during this time. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: http://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/books-and-beyond-literary-lounge-lockdown-special.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 17 May 2020.

Dive down a dark Victorian alley with reviewer, Aidan, and female detective extraordinaire, Bridie Devine, to discover 'Things in Jars' by Jess Kidd. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3633042

Delve with Daisy into contemporary retellings of Greek myths, and hear the voices of the women caught up in the siege of Troy, in The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3577139

Voyage with librarian Janne to the world of the uplifting debut novel, When We Were Vikings. Zelda, living with the effects of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, grows to become the hero of her own legend. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3739381

Kia ora koutou! Historian Megan Hutching looks at the development of Auckland suburb Glen Innes by revisiting interviews with residents recorded as part of an oral history project conducted in 1990. Please see the links below if you wish to view the images mentioned in Megan’s talk. William Innes Taylor's residence 'Glen Innes' https://bit.ly/3f2hCXK Looking north east from Mount Wellington towards Tāmaki River, 1920 https://bit.ly/2xhpi7o An aerial photograph of part of Auckland city from above Tāmaki https://bit.ly/3aLY6LL Glen Innes 1953 (map) https://bit.ly/35hU2lf Architectural model of the planned Glen Innes library, Auckland https://bit.ly/2yThycf Glen Innes library 1965 https://bit.ly/2WexSwj Looking east over Glen Innes state housing with horses in a paddock in the foreground https://bit.ly/2Yj72Wz State housing, Kestrel Place, Glen Innes, 1960 (Title image) https://bit.ly/2VQzCgo Cleared sections in Sunnymead Road, Glen Innes https://bit.ly/2xl4b49 Tāmaki Regeneration Project, corner of Taniwh

Salutes to Seven Poets by NZ composer Douglas Lilburn was performed by Yid-Ee Goh, violin, and Lisa Chou, piano, of Ensemble East on 18th April 2019 as part of the Thursday Heritage Concert Autumn Series. The poet Allen Curnow requested this work from Lilburn in 1952 for a poetry reading at Auckland University College. The event took place on the evening of 9 August that year, and involved a substantial amount of poetry (twenty-two poems in total) read by the poets involved. Lilburn's music was premiered by Antonia Braidwood (violin) and Donald Bowick (piano). One movement was supposed to precede each reading, providing the audience with the composer's musical impressions of the work and personality of each poet. In the event, however, the order was reversed, which led to some confusion for the audience and some displeasure for the composer. At the second performance of this work some time later, Lilburn determined that he would write a narration to go along with the music in lieu of the twent

Join Dan (and his trusted side-kicks Alfonso and Felipe), as he delves into the true-crime account, Lost Girls. It explores the unsolved murders of five American women and their lives before the tragedy. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3077191

Andrea transports listeners into the magical world of witchcraft and wizardry, including a few tips and tricks along the way! If you weren't already a Potterhead, this may just convince you. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2708498

Our lovely Librarian Ineka takes us into the world of Sweetgirl, where life is as harsh as a winter's night, and people aren't always what they seem. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3289875

In the author's own words, this is a funny book about horrible things. But Catherine is here to tell you why even amongst the madness and the sadness - it's still well worth the read. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3079603

Teri talks us through the gripping memoir, Educated, which tells the astonishing story of a young girl growing up in a radical survivalist family. Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3441606

Welcome back to HeritageTalks. Today’s talk is presented by Auckland Libraries’ family historian Seonaid Lewis. The presentation focuses on researching ancestry across the Scandinavian countries including Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. While the talk provides some searching sources specific to this area, others can be used for family history research generally. If the talk inspires to go further with your research, you can visit Research Central at the Central Library or book a time to speak one to one with a librarian. You can do this through Auckland libraries website. Image from book cover: The Family Tree Scandinavian genealogy guide : how to trace your ancestors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway / David A. Fryxell Fryxell, David A., 1956- author. https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3738747

Our friendly librarian Alison, and her trusted advisor Luna, would like to introduce you to the new two-minute book review series on our podcast, Book Bites! Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3557107

Kia ora koutou! This podcast is part of series following the work of student researchers awarded Summer Research Scholarships from the University of Auckland. Hanna Lu is currently in the final stages of a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in history and politics. Her project looks at the perceptions, experiences and realities of Chinese immigrants in Auckland through the oral histories of the children of early Chinese settlers. Students have spent 12 weeks researching an aspect of Auckland’s history through the support of the Auckland History Initiative, under the co-supervision of Professor Linda Bryder and Dr. Jessica Parr. Image credit: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 580-10826 Recorded live at the Auckland Central Library on 19 February 2020.

Kia ora koutou! This podcast is part of series following the work of student researchers awarded Summer Research Scholarships from the University of Auckland. Isabella Wensley is starting her third year of a Bachelor of Arts and Law in 2020. Her project examines the intersection between Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill and the surrounding Cornwall Park area and the different meanings and uses that have been applied to this iconic green space throughout the twentieth century. They have spent 12 weeks researching an aspect of Auckland’s history through the support of the Auckland History Initiative, under the co-supervision of Professor Linda Bryder and Dr. Jessica Parr. Image credit: "Memorial to John Logan Campbell"; Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 7-A4237 Recorded live at the Auckland Central Library on 19 February 2020. https://soundcloud.com/auckland-libraries/sets/heritage-talks-2020