February 2026

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to our email newsletter focused on Te Ao Māori.
Letting you know about library events and celebrations, books and resources to do with the Māori world.

Library events

Event

Pou Kohikohinga in Residence: Shirley Library

May 21st | 10:00am - 3:00pm

Shirley Library

Our Māori Collection Specialists will be onsite to answer any questions and provide Māori research advice.

Event

Te Kāhui Ōhua
Series

Mar 27th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tūranga

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Casual, monthly reading group that celebrates our Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection. All welcome, bring the whānau! Free! No booking required!

Website

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

Blog Post

QUIZ: Directories

A directory is an index or list of individuals and/or organisations that also includes contact details. Great for local history research.

More te ao Māori events

New books - Pukapuka hou

Coming soon

Indigenous tattoo traditions: Humanity through skin and ink by Lars F. Krutak

Includes Tā moko.Tattooing within Indigenous communities is a time-honored practice that binds the tattoo recipient to a deeply felt collective history.

Kim: a journey between worlds by Kim Rangiaonui Logan

Born Maori (Ngatikahungunu), raised Pakeha, Kim Rangiaonui Logan's father was commander in D Company, 8th Maori Battallion, but returned from the war a damaged man. Written by Kim, now in his seventies, living in Queenstown and reconnecting with his Māori world, this is no misery memoir.

Origin by Nat Cardozo

Portraits of Indigenous children and their communities from around the world in a stunning presentation emphasizing community and a connection to the land and the environment. Includes Ngāti Hau iwi from the Whanganui area.

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Aotearoa New Zealand eResources

Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.

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February 2026

Library events