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Kia ora koutou! This podcast is part of series following the work of student researchers awarded Summer Research Scholarships from the University of Auckland. 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. Brooke Stevens was the recipient of a Jonathan and Mary Mason Scholarship in Auckland history at the University of Auckland. Her project considers the role and contribution of women to Auckland’s political scene from the late 1930s and 1940s. Through the analysis of two influential female politicians, Brooke explores the intersection of politics, gender and sociocultural relations. Image credit: Mary Manson Dreaver. Ref: 1/4-020149-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22780014 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. 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. Tom Wilkinson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Auckland and will commence a Master's degree in 2020. His project examines the many faces of Parnell, one of Auckland’s oldest suburbs and how larger social and political changes in Auckland have been reflected in the development of Parnell after the Second World War. Image: 'Swimmers at Parnell Baths'; Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 580-620 Recorded live at the Auckland Central Library on 19 February 2020.

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Lau Islands - Vakamalolo performed by Lau Islands group on 17 November 1975 in Tubou, Lau, Fiji. Collector: Garth Rogers. Ref: 76/270.01 Image: Fijian dance performance at the 2015 ASB Polyfest, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections POLY-D-2015-239

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Tongan ‘Otuhaka performed by massed choirs at the 1973 Secondary Schools Music Festival on 16 August 1973 in Teu Faiva, Tongatapu, Tonga. Collector: Richard Moyle Ref: 74/019.04 Image: Aorere College students performing Taufakaniua at the 2015 ASB Polyfest, Photographer Smita Biswas, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection, POLY-D-2015-334

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Niue - Tangaloa is performed by the Niue team, led by Togia Viviani, at the South Pacific Arts Festival in Rotorua, New Zealand, 1976. Ref: 76/217.09 Image: Niue dance performance Onehunga High School students, ASB Polyfest, 2015. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections POLY-D-2015-308

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Bonotau dance performed by the Gilbert Islands team, led by Tion Otang, at the 1976 South Pacific Arts Festival in Rotorua, New Zealand. Ref: 76/154.10 Image: Kiribati hand crafts on display at Pasifika Festival, 2016. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection, PASF-D-2016-020

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Vanuatu Sawagoro dance performed in Lovuimataboe, Penama, Vanuatu on 4 January 1972. Collector: Peter Crowe. Ref: 76/130.01 Image: Drummers Pentecost Island, Vanuatu, Commonwealth Drum Festival, 1990. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Footprint 03369

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Tongan Tau’olunga performed by Mapu’a Vaea on 5 July 1973 in Houma, Tongatapu, Tonga. Collector: Richard Moyle. Ref: 74/008.10 Image: Aorere College performing Taufakaniua 2015 ASB Polyfest, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection, POLY-D-2015-334

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. American Samoa men’s choir performs at the South Pacific Festival of Arts in Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji in 1972. Collector: Christine Cashmore. Ref: 72/216.08 Image: Wesley College Samoa performance ASB Polyfest, 2015, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection, POLY-D-2015-057

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Maori and Pacific Sounds. New Caledonia women’s dance performed at the South Pacific Festival of Arts in Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji in 1972. Collector: Christine Cashmore. Ref: 72/216.05 Image: Aerial view of New Caledonia , c1960, by Stapley Farmer, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection Record ID 1056-327

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Hawaiian prayer chant presented by Hoakalei Kamau’u at the 1976 South Pacific Arts Festival in Rotorua, New Zealand. Ref: 76/214.07 Image: Hawaii Village, Pasifika Festival, 2016, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection, PASF-D-2016-309

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Rotuma women’s fishing dance performed at the South Pacific Festival of Arts in Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji in 1972. Collector: Christine Cashmore. Ref: 72/216.02 Image: Rako Pasefika via https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/359442/rotumans-perform-at-pacific-dance-festival

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. Tongan Ula performed by Mapu’a Vaea on 5 July 1973 in Houma, Tongatapu, Tonga. Collector: Richard Moyle. Ref: 74/008.02 Image: Aorere College students performing Taufakaniua, 2015 ASB Polyfest, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection, POLY-D-2015-334

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. New Caledonia action dance performed at the South Pacific Festival of Arts in Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji in 1972. Collector: Christine Cashmore, Ref: 72/216.04 Image: Aerial view of New Caledonia, c1960, by Stapley Farmer, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection Record ID 1056-327

This music track is courtesy of the University of Auckland Archive of Māori and Pacific Sounds. From the Rabi-Banaba Islands, a Banaban action dance performed at the South Pacific Festival of Arts in Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji, 1972. Collector: Christine Cashmore, Item: 72/216.01 Image: Banaban dancing of Rabi 1993, used with permission of R. K. Sigrah & S. M. King. See https://www.banaban.com/banaban-dance-music-videos

In this track we hear from Dakai Bolatagici, a direct descendant of one of the first iTaukei (Fijian) missionaries in Fiji spreading the gospel of Noah in 1887. My name is Dakai Bolatagici hailing from the village of Rukua, Beqa Island, Fiji. I now live in Auckland, New Zealand. I am taking this time to tell you ladies and gentlemen and children about the time of Noah; when God said for Noah to make a boat or ark so that him and his family may ride and be safe in. This is the story of Noah Scripture written by Jemesa Bolatagici; Recited by Dakai Bolatagici – 10 March 2020 Noa vatakei na Waqa: Noah and the Ark Sa qai kaya na Kalou kivei Noa me sa taya mada edua na waqa ko Noa, me vodo kina ko koya kei na veimataqali manumanu, me ya rua (2) e na veimataqali kecega. Sa rairai ga me vaka edua na valekau ka ciri voli tu. Ia ka sa sega ni ta vaka na waqa dina. Sa tavaka boto raraba qo. Sa sega ni vakaivana se vakalaca se vakaivoce se vakai na waqa ni siwa. Sa raiai ga me vaka na vale kau sa ciri tu. Sa ciri wa

Monty Lakatani talks with Sue Berman about the fascinating content on view in the Niue case. He shares his own family story and how he has came to be fluent in Niuean which has enabled him to help to translate and understand the content. You can visit the exhibition from 17 March - 13 September 2020 at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero Central City Library, Level 2, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat-Sun 10am -4pm. Listen to other tracks from this series: soundcloud.com/auckland-libraries/sets/waitui-atea

Sue Berman talked with Veronica Ligaliga Senior Librarian Pacific Content and member of the curatorial team selecting content for Samoa. Veronica shared what it has meant for her to be part of this exhibition including choosing for the Samoa case from the William Herbert Goldie manuscript titled Polynesian medical researches, 1899 NZMS 5. You can visit the exhibition from 17 March - 13 September 2020 at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero Central City Library, Level 2, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat-Sun 10am -4pm. Listen to other tracks from this series: soundcloud.com/auckland-libraries/sets/waitui-atea

Mati Ngari is the Senior Library Assistant Inclusion and Diversity at the Central City Library in the Communities team. In this track Mati talks with Sue Berman about the items selected to be in the Cook Island case. She discusses the weaving together of the items chosen and concludes with a beautiful reading of the poem Moana by Kauraka Kauraka. The book is titled: Dreams of the Rainbow = Moemoea a te anuanua: poems by Kauraka Kauraka. https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1323963 Listen to other tracks from this series: soundcloud.com/auckland-libraries/sets/waitui-atea You can visit the exhibition from 17 March - 13 September 2020 at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero Central City Library, Level 2, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat-Sun 10am -4pm.

Ena Manuireva is an invited guest to the Auckland Libraries curatorial team offering advice on Tahitian content. In this interview he talks with Sue Berman about the research he is doing on a poem featured in the Tahiti case and give us a bit of a background on his home island of Manguirevai. You can visit the exhibition from 17 March - 13 September 2020 at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero Central City Library, Level 2, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat-Sun 10am -4pm. Listen to other tracks from this series: soundcloud.com/auckland-libraries/sets/waitui-atea