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40 years of Winter Lectures

Aug 1, 2022By Libraries and Learning Services

Back in the winter of 1958, historian Sir Keith Sinclair proposed the University of Auckland follow Canterbury University’s lead in establishing a special series of lunchtime lectures on topics that could be addressed by speakers from a range of departments and faculties. Make a cup of tea and begin to explore almost 40 years’ worth of free public lectures.Read more…

Aug 1, 2022Libraries and Learning Services
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Upcoming TV and Radio changes

Jun 23, 2022By Libraries and Learning Services

Te Tumu Herenga’s TV and Radio service is undergoing a few changes as we seek to make wise use of our resources and better align our service with Waipapa Taumata Rau’s IT strategy.  Read more…

Jun 23, 2022Libraries and Learning Services
45 years since the occupation of Bastion Point

The Point of (No) Return: marking 45 years since the occupation of Bastion Point

Dec 22, 2021By Libraries and Learning Services

45 years ago, the Ōrākei Māori Action Committee, led by Joe Hawke, began the occupation of Takaparawhā | Bastion Point reserve to protest the Government’s plan to subdivide the land for private housing developmentRead more…

Dec 22, 2021Libraries and Learning Services
Radio Advertisment, Gordon Burt; photographer; circa 1930; New Zealand

100 years of New Zealand radio

Nov 12, 2021By Libraries and Learning Services

Wednesday 17 November 2021 marks 100 years since Robert Jack made New Zealand’s first radio broadcast featuring speech and music. Listen to the first broadcast and hear about these early days of radio.Read more…

Nov 12, 2021Libraries and Learning Services
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Electoral remix: adoption of MMP in New Zealand

Oct 8, 2021By Libraries and Learning Services

Tuesday 12 October 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of New Zealand’s first Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) general election.Read more…

Oct 8, 2021Libraries and Learning Services
Dancers performing a lakalaka during the Coronation of King Tāufa'āhau Tupou IV celebrations at Mala'e Pangai, Nuku’alofa, Tonga in 1967

Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week 2021

Sep 3, 2021By Libraries and Learning Services

To mark Tonga Language Week 2021, the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound presents the first two episodes of the AMPS 50th Anniversary Podcast, a series of talanoa (conversations) with five significant academics from the University of Auckland. Read more…

Sep 3, 2021Libraries and Learning Services
Handwritten Kiribati from the papers of Sir Arthur Grimble

Kiribati Language Week 2021

Jul 9, 2021By Libraries and Learning Services

The 32 atolls and coral islands that form the Republic of Kiribati are most often associated with the immediate impacts of global climate change and rising sea levels. However, Kiribati also has a unique oral tradition, art and culture.Read more…

Jul 9, 2021Libraries and Learning Services
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Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa – Sāmoan Language Week 2021

May 28, 2021By Libraries and Learning Services

30 May to 6 June 2021 is Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa – Sāmoan Language Week. Explore all the ways in which you can celebrate Sāmoan Language Week with Te Tumu Herenga.Read more…

May 28, 2021Libraries and Learning Services

Commemorating ANZAC Day 2021

Apr 19, 2021By Libraries and Learning Services

Watch a range of ANZAC documentaries within TV and Radio, drawn together into a playlist by Media Services. Read more…

Apr 19, 2021Libraries and Learning Services

Happy 40th New Zealand Film Archive / Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision

Apr 1, 2021By Libraries and Learning Services
Apr 1, 2021Libraries and Learning Services
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Campaigns and conspiracies 

Jan 19, 2021By Libraries and Learning Services

Last year’s convergence of the NZ and US elections saw interesting commonalities and contrasts when it came to media coverage. View the key highlights from our Chapman Archive. Read more…

Jan 19, 2021Libraries and Learning Services

Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week 2020

Sep 4, 2020By Libraries and Learning Services

Learn some fun Tongan phrases and enjoy our collection highlights including artwork, music, documentaries and PhD research.Read more…

Sep 4, 2020Libraries and Learning Services
Christmas Island (Kiritimati), 1941. Detail. Survey map by N. J. Hill. Digital cartographic collection, Research Services.

Kiribati Language Week 2020

Jul 10, 2020By Libraries and Learning Services

Watch the playlist and explore selected resources as you celebrate Kiribati Language Week.Read more…

Jul 10, 2020Libraries and Learning Services
The photographs are on display in the Special Collections Reading Room, General Library.

Picturing Cultural Collections

May 29, 2020By Libraries and Learning Services

A series of photographs are hanging in the Special Collections Reading Room in the General Library. Read their backstories and discover more about Cultural Collections.Read more…

May 29, 2020Libraries and Learning Services
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20 years of New Zealand Music Month

May 4, 2020By Libraries and Learning Services

To celebrate the milestone, we’ve compiled a New Zealand music playlist which has something for everyone.Read more…

May 4, 2020Libraries and Learning Services

Cultural Collections: Māori Television full back-catalogue now available

Jan 20, 2020By Libraries and Learning Services
Jan 20, 2020Libraries and Learning Services

Critical Encounters Tuia 250

Oct 4, 2019By Libraries and Learning Services
Oct 4, 2019Libraries and Learning Services

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Sep 6, 2019By Libraries and Learning Services
Sep 6, 2019Libraries and Learning Services

Reo Māori Kūki’Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week

Aug 5, 2019By Libraries and Learning Services
Aug 5, 2019Libraries and Learning Services

Capturing New Zealand’s transmissions

May 22, 2019By Libraries and Learning Services
May 22, 2019Libraries and Learning Services

Play it loud

May 13, 2019By Libraries and Learning Services
May 13, 2019Libraries and Learning Services

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with TV and Radio

Sep 10, 2018By Libraries and Learning Services
Sep 10, 2018Libraries and Learning Services

Celebrate NZ Music Month with TV and Radio

Apr 30, 2018By Libraries and Learning Services
Apr 30, 2018Libraries and Learning Services

Visit the 1920s Takapuna seaside with TV and Radio

Dec 18, 2017By Libraries and Learning Services
Dec 18, 2017Libraries and Learning Services

TV and Radio: Explore recorded, recently screened and live broadcasts

Aug 24, 2016By Libraries and Learning Services
Aug 24, 2016Libraries and Learning Services

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