Te Paea Paringatai: Ngā Kaiwhakamārama i ngā Kohikohinga Kōrero (LIAC)
A Year in the Life – 10 things I’ve learned as a Commissioner at LIAC
Viewpoint: The humility of a coloniser |
It's been one year since being gazetted and announced as one of the commissioners to serve on Ngā Kaiwhakamārama i ngā Kohikohinga Kōrero – Library and Information Advisory Commission (LIAC).
It would not be an understatement to say that this was a milestone felt by many in the library and information sector as inspiring and making good sense, so I have been told. I often get the eyes-wide look when people find out what I do and then the follow-through question, ‘So, what’s it like?’ Well, settle in, grab a snack and coffee as I relive 10 things I’ve experienced or learned in my first year as a commissioner. Read More Outcomes and Impacts of #LIANZA19 |
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I attended a seminar recently where there was a presentation on kindness in science. Kindness in all things is a goal I aspire to, but as I commented to the presenters at this seminar, kindness is boundless but my capacity is not. Is there a way to say ‘No’ with kindness?
It is especially difficult as a Māori. Read More |
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While the expression of Pacificness at the conference came through strong, we believed a South Auckland heart would also help lift the character of conference. Multiple groups from the region were invited to share their stories and services, and this alofa/ofa was a distinguishing feature of the conference and its success.
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New Zealand Fashion Week at Auckland Libraries
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This year, New Zealand Fashion Week showcased sustainability, diversity and creativity with a variety of activities designed to please the most style-savvy Aucklanders.
In a collision of fashion and technology, Aucklanders were able to sign up for one-on-one 3D-printing workshops where they could print a bespoke piece of fashion jewellery specially designed by Te Ari Prendergast of label ARITAUA. Prendergast’s 3D-printed jewellery also featured on the runway, making its debut in ARITAUA’s 2019 show. Read More |
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