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Melissa Manapori is the Senior Librarian Pacific Collections and is of Cook Island decent. In this track Melissa shares with Sue Berman something of the process for selecting the cases for the Cook Islands, she discusses the taonga selected and makes reference to the tapa story as part of the content selected for the Tahiti case. 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.

In this track Sue Berman talks with Sela Tupou Moon and Janelle Augsburg about their shared excitement in the discovery of Heritage Collection content for the Tongan case. You can visit the exhibition from 17 March - 13 September 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: https://soundcloud.com/auckland-libraries/sets/waitui-atea

In this track Daren Kamali and Sue Berman talk with Francis Nawaia in his current home town of Warkworth. Francis reflects and shares his memories of growing up in Kiribati including memories of the building of a traditional waririk [seafaring boat] and home. You can visit the exhibition from 17 March - 13 September 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 Image: Francis Nawaia, November 2019, photograph by Sue Berman

Dena Jacob and Jacqueline Snee, Poukokiri Rangahau Māori for West and Central Research, talk with Sue Berman about their role in selecting content for the Aotearoa case, as well as mention of Tahiti and Hawaii. They also tell us about the activation taking place in the atrium area of Level 2 called Te Wa that lends a puka puka support to the exhibition. This podcast closes with a new to be released karakia for Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero the Central City Library. 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 reads in Samoan her case information relating to the correspondence between King Malaysia Pepa and Sir George Grey. She talks about the meaning gained from the selection of material in the Samoan case. 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

In this track Sue Berman talks with Rob Eruera about his thoughts on the exhibition. Rob has worked closely with Daren Kamali and the team on selection and support for bringing the many parts of the exhibition together. 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

This track features a poem written and performed by Daren Kamali with the support of the curatorial team. March 2020 WĀ WĀ Waitui Ātea Saltwater Realm WĀ Moana Nui-a-Kiwa Saltwater highway WĀ Magimagi Lashing saltwater nations WĀ Drua Carrier of saltwater ancestors WĀ Tapa Cloth of saltwater people WĀ Yaqona Brew of saltwater gods WĀ Tangaroa Way finding saltwater routes All the way back to WĀ Waitui Ātea Saltwater Realm Listen to other tracks from this series: soundcloud.com/auckland-libraries/sets/waitui-atea

In this track Sue Berman talks with lead curator Daren Kamali who gives a pre exhibition 'behind the scenes' reflection on putting together Waitui Ātea Saltwater Realm. He offers listeners an account of what they can expect to see when they come to visit the exhibition. 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

In this episode, librarians Alison and Karen celebrate women who work to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate achievements. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/03/books-and-beyond-international-womens-day-2020.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 8 March 2020.

In the Real Gold case this month we feature a manuscript to coincide with the Jewish holiday of Purim. Sue Berman tells us about how Senior Curator Archives & Manuscripts Dr Natasha Barrett has worked to describe the manuscript - Megillat Esther - which had otherwise been largely undescribed for over a hundred years. The track includes a clip from a conversation with visiting scholar Sharon Lieberman Mintz, curator of Jewish Art at the Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary and Senior Consultant Judaica to Sotheby's New York, who gave her generous assistance for describing and dating this scroll. (recorded in August 2019) Digital images of the scroll can be found with the record here: https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/manuscripts/id/14194/rec/1 Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections MS 324 Henry Keesing biography - https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/1k5/keesing-henry See also - http://braginskycollection.com/esther-scrolls/

Kia ora koutou - welcome back! Ever been curious about the history of your house? Who might have lived there before you? Today's speakers will help you find out the answer to these questions and more. You can listen to the complete presentation over four episodes or jump to whatever interests you the most. In this part we hear from Eoin Lynch. Eoin is an archivist for the Libraries and Information Team at Auckland Council. He is based in the Auckland Council North Office in Takapuna. He has experience in working with archival records created by previous local authorities in North, West and South Auckland. Auckland Council Archives: http://bit.ly/2Tb2rCK Image Credit: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1142-D122 Recorded live at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero on 12 February 2020.

For Part two of our series we hear from Joanne Graves. Joanne is a local history librarian with the Research Central team based on the second floor of Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Central Library, where she has worked since 2011. Research Central: http://bit.ly/2VARNH6 Image Credit: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1142-D122

In part three we are joined by Antony Phillips, outreach advisor for Heritage New Zealand. He is of Ngāti Kahungunu and Te Arawa affiliation. Antony works with heritage owners, local authorities, community stakeholders and heritage practitioners across the sector. He has a particular interest in rural colonial built heritage and New Zealand modern heritage. Heritage New Zealand: https://www.heritage.org.nz/ Image Credit: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1142-D122

For part four we hear from Marguerite Hill, Heritage Researcher with Auckland Council's Heritage Unit. She has previously worked as Curator Human History at Canterbury Museum and Project Curator History at Auckland War Memorial Museum. She was Resources Researcher for Te Ara – Encyclopedia of New Zealand for over seven years, working on encyclopedia entries about everything from pets to business cycles. Auckland Council Heritage: http://bit.ly/2x4lmqp Archives NZ - Searching land records: https://archives.govt.nz/search-the-archive/researching/research-guides/land/searching-land-records Guide to using Deeds Indexes: https://www.genealogy.org.nz/data/media/documents/Resources/Finding%20Deeds%20Registers%20at%20Archives%20NZ.pdf Marguerite has spoken previously in the Heritage Talks series on the topic of fancy dress in New Zealand. You can find her presentation on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhb_2xlI8GU Image Credit: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1142-D122 https://soundcl

In this episode, librarians Alison and Morgan discuss the classic 'coming-of-age' narrative in queer literature. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/02/books-and-beyond-pride.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 23 February 2020.

Kia ora ano - Welcome back to this Fun and Games series. In this track you can hear highlights of an interview with NZ’s premier Pinball players Danielle and David Peck where they explain some key techniques of game play while also sharing their experiences of pinball here and overseas. This was recorded during an event at the Central City Library on 1 February 2020. Thanks to Brent Gilbin for facilitating.

Xavier Forsman - Poukōkiri Rangahau Māori at Research North reviews the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake from a Te Ao Māori perspective. He breaks down the Maori concept of mana as an illustration of the unique way in which the Maori community were impacted by this disaster and the ways in which recovery was intimately tied to the restoration of mana. His work in this area led Xavier to the story of the Whakatu Freezing works and the further impact its closure had on a close knit community. In the following talk, both events are discussed in terms of disaster, environmental and economic, offering a deeper understanding of their wider impact and ways in which we might better embrace new opportunities moving forward with a shared understanding. Haramai tētahi ahua! Enjoy the journey! Images from Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections: Refugee camp, Nelson Park, Napier, 1931: https://bit.ly/3co6Fhr Napier after the earthquake, 1931: https://bit.ly/3dzDAzI Te Aute College bell lying among wreckage after the Napie

Kia ora koutou and welcome back to our series for 2020! Our first talk will find an audience with family historians however our speaker’s suggestions and insights for getting the most out of your research can also be applied more widely. Michelle Patient is an experienced family history researcher and genealogist and here reveals some of the things you may be missing in the course of your research and how taking a closer look can be the key to unlocking some of your family mysteries. Further information from this talk: Reviewing your research help sheet: http://bit.ly/2SQkmNK New Zealand Society of Genealogy book catalogue: http://bit.ly/3bHnmV3 Family Research Wiki: http://bit.ly/39Elivd Down Under Checklist: http://bit.ly/DownUnderCheck To hear more from Michelle, especially in the field of DNA and its implications for your research, see our HeritageTalks 2019 playlist: http://bit.ly/2SOSDwN Enjoy the talk and we look forward to bringing you another year of informative and entertaining content. Haram

In this episode, librarians Alison and Karen pay homage to some true literary power couples. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/02/books-and-beyond-literary-power-couples.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 16 February 2020.

In this track Sue Berman talks with Curator Manuscripts and Archives Dr Natasha Barrett. Natasha gives a background to the collections, selecting particular highlights from within each. Listed in order of appearance.... Mentioned in this track are the Auckland Lesbian Archive (NZMS 1184). It comprises individual collections of lesbian archives, papers relating to the formation of the Lesbe-Friends of the Archives Trust, publications and posters, and spans the period from 1985-1995. https://tinyurl.com/uxlrjwd The second archive featured in this post is the Fifth Season Garden Group (NZMS 2097). The group is a network of LGBT gardeners who have gardening or horticultural interests and arrange social events, including visits to gardens around Auckland. https://tinyurl.com/vu3577r The final collection is the Broadsheet Collective (NZMS 596). This large collection covers 1971 to 1999 and consists of administrative records, posters, magazines, newspaper clippings, photographs and correspondence. https://tinyu