Te Rau Herenga O Aotearoa LIANZA
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The Library and Information Association of New Zealand
A thriving library and information sector.
A thriving library and information sector.
Great to see this fantastic library profiled by Radio New Zealand last week.
Brent McIntyre and his team were interviewed by RNZ here:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578498/the-house-behind-the-scenes-at-the-parliamentary-library
Brent McIntyre and his team were interviewed by RNZ here:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578498/the-house-behind-the-scenes-at-the-parliamentary-library
The House: Behind the scenes at the Parliamentary library
The House chats with three members of the Parliamentary library. More than just books and periodicals - it's a research powerhouse.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Great to see this fantastic library profiled by Radio New Zealand last week.
Brent McIntyre and his team were interviewed by RNZ here:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578498/the-house-behind-the-scenes-at-the-parliamentary-library
Brent McIntyre and his team were interviewed by RNZ here:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578498/the-house-behind-the-scenes-at-the-parliamentary-library
Do you want your library to be part of the solution in the fight against food waste! Join LIANZA’s Standing Committee on Climate Action and Love Food Hate Waste NZ for a webinar on November 18, 1-2pm.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WP4JsfQ3TX2vvXlPp1ULSw
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WP4JsfQ3TX2vvXlPp1ULSw
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Do you want your library to be part of the solution in the fight against food waste! Join LIANZA’s Standing Committee on Climate Action and Love Food Hate Waste NZ for a webinar on November 18, 1-2pm.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WP4JsfQ3TX2vvXlPp1ULSw
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WP4JsfQ3TX2vvXlPp1ULSw
Since setting up Kiwi Christmas Books, the brain-child of award winning author and ex-TVNZ presenter Sonya Wilson, 54,000 brand new books have been donated to New Zealand families. Find out you can help here:
https://www.kiwichristmasbooks.org.nz/
#KiwiChristmasBooks
https://www.kiwichristmasbooks.org.nz/
#KiwiChristmasBooks
Kiwi Christmas Books
Kiwi Christmas Books collects donations of brand new books to gift to Kiwi kids who would otherwise go without.
www.kiwichristmasbooks.org.nz
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Since setting up Kiwi Christmas Books, the brain-child of award winning author and ex-TVNZ presenter Sonya Wilson, 54,000 brand new books have been donated to New Zealand families. Find out you can help here:
https://www.kiwichristmasbooks.org.nz/
#KiwiChristmasBooks
https://www.kiwichristmasbooks.org.nz/
#KiwiChristmasBooks
This year, LIANZA set up a new standing committee on AI to provide leadership, resources, and advice to guide the sector in engaging with AI confidently, ethically, and effectively.
Take a look at the resources available to support you here:
https://ow.ly/rw0a50XlwMQ
Take a look at the resources available to support you here:
https://ow.ly/rw0a50XlwMQ
November 2, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This year, LIANZA set up a new standing committee on AI to provide leadership, resources, and advice to guide the sector in engaging with AI confidently, ethically, and effectively.
Take a look at the resources available to support you here:
https://ow.ly/rw0a50XlwMQ
Take a look at the resources available to support you here:
https://ow.ly/rw0a50XlwMQ
At LIANZA 2025 Conference we celebrated the 2025 Fellows: Elizabeth Jones, Joan Simpson, Laurinda Thomas and Richy Misilei. And the 2025 Associate Award winners: Dianne Mears, Izzy Zang, Laura Caygill, Trina Schuster, Lois Haddon, Mathew Logan, Melanie Brebnar, Natasha Morris and Rachel Fischer.
October 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
At LIANZA 2025 Conference we celebrated the 2025 Fellows: Elizabeth Jones, Joan Simpson, Laurinda Thomas and Richy Misilei. And the 2025 Associate Award winners: Dianne Mears, Izzy Zang, Laura Caygill, Trina Schuster, Lois Haddon, Mathew Logan, Melanie Brebnar, Natasha Morris and Rachel Fischer.
AI is reshaping how we work, learn, and connect. Library and information professionals are trusted stewards of knowledge and community and have a vital role in ensuring AI is ethical, people-centred, and responsible.
💥Introducing the new LIANZA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence.💥
💥Introducing the new LIANZA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence.💥
August 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
AI is reshaping how we work, learn, and connect. Library and information professionals are trusted stewards of knowledge and community and have a vital role in ensuring AI is ethical, people-centred, and responsible.
💥Introducing the new LIANZA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence.💥
💥Introducing the new LIANZA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence.💥
Masterton District Library has won first place in the 2025 Out on the Shelves display competition — part of an annual campaign in June celebrating rainbow (LGBTQIA+) literature in libraries across New Zealand.
www.mstn.govt.nz
July 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Masterton District Library has won first place in the 2025 Out on the Shelves display competition — part of an annual campaign in June celebrating rainbow (LGBTQIA+) literature in libraries across New Zealand.
The latest issue of Te Rau Ora Library Life is out now.
Full of great content we explore graphic novels in libraries and feature Mandy Henk's opinion piece on pay equity.
We hear from Te Paea Paringatai on her IFLA presidency election and the shortlisted books for the 2025 NZCYA Book Awards.
Full of great content we explore graphic novels in libraries and feature Mandy Henk's opinion piece on pay equity.
We hear from Te Paea Paringatai on her IFLA presidency election and the shortlisted books for the 2025 NZCYA Book Awards.
June 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The latest issue of Te Rau Ora Library Life is out now.
Full of great content we explore graphic novels in libraries and feature Mandy Henk's opinion piece on pay equity.
We hear from Te Paea Paringatai on her IFLA presidency election and the shortlisted books for the 2025 NZCYA Book Awards.
Full of great content we explore graphic novels in libraries and feature Mandy Henk's opinion piece on pay equity.
We hear from Te Paea Paringatai on her IFLA presidency election and the shortlisted books for the 2025 NZCYA Book Awards.
Registrations are now open for LIANZA 2025 Conference.
At LIANZA 2025, we want to create opportunities to share the innovative ways and reinforce the great practices of our sector. Make sure your part of LIANZA2025 by registering here:
www.lianza.org.nz/lianza-2025-...
At LIANZA 2025, we want to create opportunities to share the innovative ways and reinforce the great practices of our sector. Make sure your part of LIANZA2025 by registering here:
www.lianza.org.nz/lianza-2025-...
LIANZA 2025 Registration – LIANZA
www.lianza.org.nz
May 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Registrations are now open for LIANZA 2025 Conference.
At LIANZA 2025, we want to create opportunities to share the innovative ways and reinforce the great practices of our sector. Make sure your part of LIANZA2025 by registering here:
www.lianza.org.nz/lianza-2025-...
At LIANZA 2025, we want to create opportunities to share the innovative ways and reinforce the great practices of our sector. Make sure your part of LIANZA2025 by registering here:
www.lianza.org.nz/lianza-2025-...
Library kaimahi - have you heard about the Library Challenges Register?
This is the next step for the LIANZA Freedom-to-read Toolkit. Like Canada, Australia and US library associations who have set up registers,
This is the next step for the LIANZA Freedom-to-read Toolkit. Like Canada, Australia and US library associations who have set up registers,
Report Your Challenge – LIANZA
www.lianza.org.nz
May 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Library kaimahi - have you heard about the Library Challenges Register?
This is the next step for the LIANZA Freedom-to-read Toolkit. Like Canada, Australia and US library associations who have set up registers,
This is the next step for the LIANZA Freedom-to-read Toolkit. Like Canada, Australia and US library associations who have set up registers,
LIANZA Executive Director Laura Marshall was approached for a comment on the pay equity legislation changes proposed yesterday by Minister Brooke Van Velden www.beehive.govt.nz/release/chan...
LIANZA's statement said pay equity claims - instigated with six councils in 2019 -
LIANZA's statement said pay equity claims - instigated with six councils in 2019 -
www.beehive.govt.nz
May 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
LIANZA Executive Director Laura Marshall was approached for a comment on the pay equity legislation changes proposed yesterday by Minister Brooke Van Velden www.beehive.govt.nz/release/chan...
LIANZA's statement said pay equity claims - instigated with six councils in 2019 -
LIANZA's statement said pay equity claims - instigated with six councils in 2019 -
Congratulations Te Paea Paringatai (Waikato, Ngāti Porou) who will become the first IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations) President from Aotearoa New Zealand in 2027.
Te Paea's role as President-elect begins in August 2025.Te Paea's election result was a landslide and is a
Te Paea's role as President-elect begins in August 2025.Te Paea's election result was a landslide and is a
IFLA Elections 2025 Results: Governing Board
President-elect (one place) To serve August 2025-August 2027 as President-electTo serve August 2027-August 2029 as President The President-elect is an elected position to the Gove...
www.ifla.org
May 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Congratulations Te Paea Paringatai (Waikato, Ngāti Porou) who will become the first IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations) President from Aotearoa New Zealand in 2027.
Te Paea's role as President-elect begins in August 2025.Te Paea's election result was a landslide and is a
Te Paea's role as President-elect begins in August 2025.Te Paea's election result was a landslide and is a
Announcing two more keynote speakers for the LIANZA 2025 Conference.
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru ( (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Toa) is one of Aotearoa's leading voices in digital technology ethics and Māori data sovereignty. With over 30 years in the sector and deep expertise in integrating
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru ( (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Toa) is one of Aotearoa's leading voices in digital technology ethics and Māori data sovereignty. With over 30 years in the sector and deep expertise in integrating
April 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Announcing two more keynote speakers for the LIANZA 2025 Conference.
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru ( (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Toa) is one of Aotearoa's leading voices in digital technology ethics and Māori data sovereignty. With over 30 years in the sector and deep expertise in integrating
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru ( (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Toa) is one of Aotearoa's leading voices in digital technology ethics and Māori data sovereignty. With over 30 years in the sector and deep expertise in integrating
Great libraries work to collect content that reflects the communities they serve. But what if not enough of that content exists?
Claudia Palmer spoke with Kate Innes-Monsalve about the impact of Auckland Council Libraries’ publishing programme five years in and the unique reach ...
Claudia Palmer spoke with Kate Innes-Monsalve about the impact of Auckland Council Libraries’ publishing programme five years in and the unique reach ...
Holding a Mirror to the City: Auckland Council Libraries Publishing Programme - The Sapling
Great libraries work to collect content that reflects the communities they serve. But what if not enough of that content exists? Claudia Palmer speaks with Kate Innes-Monsalve about the impact of Auck...
www.thesapling.co.nz
April 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Great libraries work to collect content that reflects the communities they serve. But what if not enough of that content exists?
Claudia Palmer spoke with Kate Innes-Monsalve about the impact of Auckland Council Libraries’ publishing programme five years in and the unique reach ...
Claudia Palmer spoke with Kate Innes-Monsalve about the impact of Auckland Council Libraries’ publishing programme five years in and the unique reach ...
May 12-16 marks Privacy Week 2025 with a series of free webinars promoting privacy awareness.
The Privacy Commission’s theme this year is “Privacy on Purpose”, which invites speakers to present on the need for businesses, organisations, and individuals to be purposeful with their privacy.
The Privacy Commission’s theme this year is “Privacy on Purpose”, which invites speakers to present on the need for businesses, organisations, and individuals to be purposeful with their privacy.
April 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
May 12-16 marks Privacy Week 2025 with a series of free webinars promoting privacy awareness.
The Privacy Commission’s theme this year is “Privacy on Purpose”, which invites speakers to present on the need for businesses, organisations, and individuals to be purposeful with their privacy.
The Privacy Commission’s theme this year is “Privacy on Purpose”, which invites speakers to present on the need for businesses, organisations, and individuals to be purposeful with their privacy.
Kate De Goldi has been named the third Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador supports and champions the importance of reading in the lives of young New Zealanders, their whānau and communities. Kate’s two-year term as Ambassador begins in June.
Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador supports and champions the importance of reading in the lives of young New Zealanders, their whānau and communities. Kate’s two-year term as Ambassador begins in June.
Kate De Goldi named Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador for Aotearoa – LIANZA
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April 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Kate De Goldi has been named the third Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador supports and champions the importance of reading in the lives of young New Zealanders, their whānau and communities. Kate’s two-year term as Ambassador begins in June.
Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador supports and champions the importance of reading in the lives of young New Zealanders, their whānau and communities. Kate’s two-year term as Ambassador begins in June.
Librarians are dangerous, says Brad Montague, because they are plotting to overthrow ignorance. An entertaining read for all those wondering why library and information kaimahi have an important role #valueoflibraries
open.substack.com/pub/bradmont...
open.substack.com/pub/bradmont...
Librarians are dangerous.
A public service announcement
open.substack.com
April 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Librarians are dangerous, says Brad Montague, because they are plotting to overthrow ignorance. An entertaining read for all those wondering why library and information kaimahi have an important role #valueoflibraries
open.substack.com/pub/bradmont...
open.substack.com/pub/bradmont...
Join us to explore TE TŌTARA DEVELOPMENT JOURNEYS:
• 29 April: Using Te tōtara for your personal learning journey
• 20 May: How team leaders use Te Tōtara to develop team capability
• 24 June: How Te Tōtara can support recruitment and planning in your organisation
• 29 April: Using Te tōtara for your personal learning journey
• 20 May: How team leaders use Te Tōtara to develop team capability
• 24 June: How Te Tōtara can support recruitment and planning in your organisation
Te Tōtara Workforce Capability – LIANZA
www.lianza.org.nz
April 16, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Join us to explore TE TŌTARA DEVELOPMENT JOURNEYS:
• 29 April: Using Te tōtara for your personal learning journey
• 20 May: How team leaders use Te Tōtara to develop team capability
• 24 June: How Te Tōtara can support recruitment and planning in your organisation
• 29 April: Using Te tōtara for your personal learning journey
• 20 May: How team leaders use Te Tōtara to develop team capability
• 24 June: How Te Tōtara can support recruitment and planning in your organisation
A reminder that the call for proposals for LIANZA 2025 is open and closes on April 11. This is your opportunity to take part in building a strong, effective and connected sector in Aotearoa, across library, information, culture and heritage services.
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A reminder that the call for proposals for LIANZA 2025 is open and closes on April 11. This is your opportunity to take part in building a strong, effective and connected sector in Aotearoa, across library, information, culture and heritage services.
School librarian, Claudine Crabtree, talked to RNZ's Jesse Mulligan, on the value of school libraries and why she calls herself a 'fun-brarian'.
At a time when our literacy rates are declining, Claudine wants to get more kids into libraries, more noses in books and more pages being turned.
At a time when our literacy rates are declining, Claudine wants to get more kids into libraries, more noses in books and more pages being turned.
Tales from the Fun-brarian
Libraries have a reputation for being quiet places where a stern-faced librarian constantly tells you to shush! Our next guest wants to challenge that perception - Claudine Crabtree describes herself as a Fun-brarian.
www.rnz.co.nz
April 8, 2025 at 3:24 AM
School librarian, Claudine Crabtree, talked to RNZ's Jesse Mulligan, on the value of school libraries and why she calls herself a 'fun-brarian'.
At a time when our literacy rates are declining, Claudine wants to get more kids into libraries, more noses in books and more pages being turned.
At a time when our literacy rates are declining, Claudine wants to get more kids into libraries, more noses in books and more pages being turned.
The latest edition of Te Rau Ora Library Life is out now.
Library of this issue is the Whanganui heritage library, Te Rerenga Mai o te Kāuru Alexander Library and LIANZA’s new executive director, Laura Marshall, introduces herself to you all in this latest issue of Te Rau Ora Library Life.
Library of this issue is the Whanganui heritage library, Te Rerenga Mai o te Kāuru Alexander Library and LIANZA’s new executive director, Laura Marshall, introduces herself to you all in this latest issue of Te Rau Ora Library Life.
Te Rau Ora Library Life – LIANZA
www.lianza.org.nz
March 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The latest edition of Te Rau Ora Library Life is out now.
Library of this issue is the Whanganui heritage library, Te Rerenga Mai o te Kāuru Alexander Library and LIANZA’s new executive director, Laura Marshall, introduces herself to you all in this latest issue of Te Rau Ora Library Life.
Library of this issue is the Whanganui heritage library, Te Rerenga Mai o te Kāuru Alexander Library and LIANZA’s new executive director, Laura Marshall, introduces herself to you all in this latest issue of Te Rau Ora Library Life.
LIANZA are excited to announce our first keynote for #LIANZA2025. Dr Monty Soutar (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and Ngāti Kahungunu) ONZM is an author and historian. Monty’s research background spans almost forty years,
Conference 2025 – LIANZA
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March 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
LIANZA are excited to announce our first keynote for #LIANZA2025. Dr Monty Soutar (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and Ngāti Kahungunu) ONZM is an author and historian. Monty’s research background spans almost forty years,
LIANZA 2025 Conference is your chance to connect, collaborate, communicate, and discuss successes and challenges towards building a sustainable and inclusive future during these challenging and changing times.
Taking place in Whanganui a Tara from September 23-25 this year.
Taking place in Whanganui a Tara from September 23-25 this year.
LIANZA Webinar – Conference Proposal Webinar – LIANZA
www.lianza.org.nz
February 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
LIANZA 2025 Conference is your chance to connect, collaborate, communicate, and discuss successes and challenges towards building a sustainable and inclusive future during these challenging and changing times.
Taking place in Whanganui a Tara from September 23-25 this year.
Taking place in Whanganui a Tara from September 23-25 this year.
Encourage your peers, teams and learning and development kaimahi to take a look at the refreshed Te Tōtara workforce capability page on our website.
It takes you on an individual, team or a strategic journey at the organisation level.
It takes you on an individual, team or a strategic journey at the organisation level.
February 19, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Encourage your peers, teams and learning and development kaimahi to take a look at the refreshed Te Tōtara workforce capability page on our website.
It takes you on an individual, team or a strategic journey at the organisation level.
It takes you on an individual, team or a strategic journey at the organisation level.
LIANZA condemns the violent actions of Destiny Church at Te Atatū community library this weekend where library staff were pushed and shoved as church members forced their way into the building.
Event management – LIANZA
www.lianza.org.nz
February 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
LIANZA condemns the violent actions of Destiny Church at Te Atatū community library this weekend where library staff were pushed and shoved as church members forced their way into the building.