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Library assistant Mark Gosper introduces the playlist Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland: Stories of Change. Let the journey begin! Music: Neil McLeod - Trems

Dr. Ian McGibbon recounts New Zealand's involvement in the Vietnam War. Image: 'Showing respect', Auckland, 1991, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections Footprints 03498

The whetū (stars) guide us in this special Matariki episode of Books & Beyond. Alison and Ineka join fellow librarians Jenny Barnett, who is the Poutuitui Ahunga Māori (Māori Service Coach) and Teri Ta’ala who is the Poukōkiri Tapoko Tāpaenga (Senior Librarian – Māori Collections)for a kōrero covering everything from augmented reality to hearty vegetables as we celebrate this special time of year in Aotearoa. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/06/books-and-beyond-matariki-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 21 June 2020.

Listen to this fascinating commentary by Robert Eruera, Poukokiri Taonga Tuku Iho Maori, who delved into the Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection and selected a letter that was written by a Tainui rangatira, Rewi Maniapoto to the government of the day. Robert talks about how in these letters, Rewi uses the symbols of Matariki to assert rangatiratanga (self-determination) and mana by way of the written word from one “tihi maunga” (chief) Rewi to another “tihi maunga” (chief) government. Rewi Manga Maniapoto, c1870, Letter to the Government, GNZMA 715 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/manuscripts/id/5031/rec/2

Listen to this fascinating commentary in te reo Māori by Robert Eruera, Poukokiri Taonga Tuku Iho Māori, who delved into the Auckland Libraries Heritage Collection and selected a letter that was written by a Tainui rangatira, Rewi Maniapoto to the government of the day. Robert talks about how in these letters, Rewi uses the symbols of Matariki to assert rangatiratanga (self- and mana by way of written word from one “tihi maunga” (chief) Rewi to another “tihi maunga” (chief) government. Rewi Manga Maniapoto, c1870, Letter to the Government, GNZMA 715 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/manuscripts/id/5031/rec/2

In this track Daren Kamali gives a post Lockdown update on the reopening of the exhibition and shares a warm invitation to the community to visit. The dates of the exhibition have been extended until September 11th 2020. Interested in bringing in a group for a tour of the exhibition. Feel free to contact Daren to arrange a time. Daren.Kamali@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 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. Waitui Ātea highlights the people of the Saltwater Realm, defined as the Pacific region. The exhibition conveys their rich culture embellished with custom and costume; their language articulated in stories and relayed in chants, songs, dance and music; and their saltwater homelands portrayed in images and brought alive by the saltwater communities that call Aotearoa home. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to experience rare and unique items from Auckland Libraries’ Heritage Collection

This episode comes to you on a somewhat sombre note, as we mark the worldwide protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Alison and Ineka talk about being an ally to the cause and the rich resources available at libraries to help you lean in, listen and learn. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: http://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/06/books-and-beyond-being-uncomfortable.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 14 June 2020.

As part of the archive 'A Snapshot in Time Covid-19' Sue Berman, oral historian, talked with colleague Brent Giblin from Research West on the last day of Level 3 Lockdown. In this track Brent shares what it has been like to work from home in his bubble of four; two working adults and two school aged teenagers. If you have any items you would like to contribute to the archive please contact us via email; Sharon.smith@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Recorded using the internet video tool ZOOM on 13 May 2020. Image: Brent Giblin at his workstation, May 2020.

Jo's dipping her toes into the wine-dark sea with Madeline Miller's Circe - a century-spanning tale of an immortal woman exiled from two worlds, drawing on the power of magic and myth in the midst of loneliness. 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__Rb3434367

Alison and Ineka talk about their TBR lists, recent literary prize winners, love and logarithms. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: http://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/books-and-beyond-literary-lounge.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 31 May 2020.

Calling all passionate readers, book lovers, bookworms and book nerds. This is the show for you. Alison and Karen unleash their inner bookishness and talk books about books. It’s all very meta. Read about it on the Auckland Libraries blog: http://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/06/books-and-beyond-fully-booked.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 24 May 2020.

Librarian Ginny is in lockdown with 80 Scilly Islanders, as DI Ben Kitto investigates a fiery Bonfire Night murder in 'Burnt Island' - the third instalment of the gripping Hell Bay series by Kate Rhodes. 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__Rb3722722

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