We can help with specialist Māori information and research.
We offer the largest
Māori research and reference collection in a public library. There is a separate
kohinga Māori in most libraries and our staff can help you find what you're looking for.
Specialist
Māori staff
We have specialist staff who can provide
whakapapa, research or history for
whānau,
hapu and
iwi. We offer one-on-one or group
whakapapa sessions and training on
Māori databases and our website. You can arrange an appointment to see our
Māori specialists in person. Māori-speaking staff are also available to travel to your
marae or community centre.
Events
We organise events and activities that have a Māori
kaupapa. These include:
website and
Māori resources training
te reo Māori storytimes
cultural performances
weaving workshops
Māori arts and crafts demonstrations
waiata and
te reo classes
kaupapa Māori lectures.
Special areas for
Māori wānanga and
hui
Some libraries have areas designated for
hui and
wānanga to take place, including the
Whare Wānanga in the
Central City Library.
A variety of meeting rooms can also be utilised for study,
hui and research – check with
your local library.