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Dawn Raids
Dawn Raids
A new dawn! The government’s formal Dawn Raids apology to the Pacific peoples last weekend acknowledged these events and signals a healing process. Explore student resources, curated by the National Library, here.
MATARIKI
MATARIKI
Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. For Māori, the appearance of Matariki heralds a time of remembrance, joy and peace. It is time for communities to come together and celebrate. In the 2000s, it became more common for both Māori and Pākehā to celebrate Matariki. From 2022 a public holiday marking Matariki will be held in June or July each year. Find out more about Matariki by clicking on this item.
Literature Map
Literature Map
Try this useful tool for finding a new author. Put the name of an author you like in the search box and you'll get a 'map' of writers who write similar books.
NEW ZEALAND HISTORY VIDEO SERIES
NEW ZEALAND HISTORY VIDEO SERIES
Here is a link to a 14 Episode video/podcast series created in Oct/Nov 2019. Each episode runs for 15-20 minutes and is well presented and easy to watch. It is classified G and co-presented by Leigh-Marama McLachlan and William Ray.
If a tree falls in the forest.....
If a tree falls in the forest.....
A philosophy group meets in the library to dicuss meaningful, abstract, random things... want to be involved... Talk to Mrs Quaid.... Helpful advice, this group will suit all our deep thinking, abstract and random students!
RECYCLING
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Let's save the world! This term, I am hoping to highlight some of our books which show you how to recycle, upcycle and repurpose 'stuff' and reduce waste (food, clothing, fuel, plastics). Not to mention the benefits of actually cycling.. think carless days!
CONFESSIONS OF A YA READER
CONFESSIONS OF A YA READER
A book blog for young adults
Chess Club
Chess Club
Chess club meets in the library on a Wednesday at Break 2. Come and join in. The group is convened by Mr Brickell.
BOOK CLUB
BOOK CLUB
Book club meetings are being held in the library during Break 2 on a Tuesday. WATCH THIS SPACE... or come and join the group. It's very informal although some actual reading may be involved.
Gender it's complicated!
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These are all books about LBGT teenagers and their relationships.
Free Audio Books
Free Audio Books
Try this site for free audio books, just click and listen!
BLOG Hooked on Books
BLOG Hooked on Books
A blog for readers and writers
eLibrary
eLibrary
Research Digital NZ
Research Digital NZ
Digital items from 100's of New Zealand collections
Research EPIC
Research EPIC
Please use this amazing resource
Research New Zealand History
Research New Zealand History
Research Paperspast
Research Paperspast
New Zealand newspapers
Research The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Research The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
A complete guide to New Zealand's peoples, environment, culture, history and society
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