In this track, recently recorded for the 2020 Waiheke Walking Festival, we hear the voice of archaeologist and historian Paul Monin talk about his and others work of surveying Te Pūtiki o Kahumatamoemoe – commonly referred to as Te Pūtiki o Kahu pa site.

Image: View of launches and yachts anchored in Cowes Bay, c1930s,

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Islands of the Hauraki Gulf – Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku

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In this track, Haunui Royal introduces us to what we can expect to hear in the podcast and see in the exhibition: Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku - Islands of the Hauraki Gulf.

Haere mai ki Hauraki, he aute tē awhea

Come to Hauraki where the aute plant is undisturbed.

Nau mai haere mai welcome to this podcast series Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku - Islands of the Hauraki Gulf.

Polynesian voyagers to Aotearoa bought with them the aute or mulberry plant from the Islands. The only place it ended up thriving was in Hauraki and subsequently is celebrated in Māori oral history as a symbol of the fertility and desirability of Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf.

It’s this desirability that has attracted many peoples over the years to its shores, since the earliest days of the explorations of voyagers like Kupe and Toi through to Auckland’s most recent immigrants.

The gulf is many things to many peoples. It’s a place of work a place to relax Generations of people have visited and indeed lived on the many wonderful islands of the Hauraki Gulf. They were fishing for kai moana, farming, hunting. picnicking, and enjoying the water sports the region is famous for.

Unfortunately these activities had a devastating effect on the environment but impressive progress has been made to alleviate this damage. Armies of volunteers and workers have transformed Tiritiri Matangi, Motutapu, Motuihe and Rotoroa islands from degraded, pest-ridden pasturelands to lush indigenous forest areas where endangered birds and other species are now flourishing.

In this podcast series we will hear voices from the collection that tell some these stories.

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Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku - Islands of the Hauraki Gulf

OPEN NOW AT THE CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY till 4 September 2022

Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library

Gallery space, Level 2

Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Saturday 10am – 4pm

In 2007 Anne Rimmer gave a lively talk to a meeting of the Northshore Historical Society sharing her knowledge of Tiritiri Matangi Island.

In this clip we hear her introduction to the island including some of the details of the history and conservation work of the island with a focus on the growing diversity of bird life.

Sound: Talk by Anne Rimmer to Northshore Historical Society, 2007.

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Image: Takahe, Tiritiri Matangi Island,

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Islands of the Hauraki Gulf – Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku

OPEN NOW AT THE CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY till 4 September 2022

Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library

Gallery space, Level 2

Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Saturday 10am – 4pm

Rangitoto is a striking and iconic feature of the Hauraki Gulf.

In this track we hear the story from Rangitoto family bach owner Leni Sullivan and her daughter Katherine Wagner. In an interview with Susan Yoffee they recall the history of the family bach and the life lived and loved on the island.

The interview was recorded in 1989 and is drawn from a larger set of recordings for the Rangitoto Historic Conservation Trust Bach Histories Collection.

Image: Rangitoto Bach, by Brian Cairns. 2010, 1477-2251

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Islands of the Hauraki Gulf – Ngā pōito-o-te kupenga o Taramainuku

OPEN NOW AT THE CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY till 4 September 2022

Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library

Gallery space, Level 2

Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Saturday 10am – 4pm

In this episode of Books & Beyond, we present to you the Sisters Gay, who joined us direct from their 2020 smash hit at the samesame but different LGBTQI+ Literary Festival, where they presented their show called Classics (an after-hours storytime for grown-ups and other family members).

The Sisters chatted about the show and read some excerpts from Lorde (Audre, that is) et al.

Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com

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 February 2021.

On Thursday 21st January 2021 the Leiermann Trio performed Schubert's magnificant Piano Trio no. 2 in Eb major at the Central City Library as part of the Thursday Heritage Concerts programme. Featuring Harris Leung on violin, Hyen Kim on cello and Jonathon Dunlop on piano, the Trio gave their inaugural performance as an ensemble. This podcast features the first allegro movement followed by a brief interview with the musicians.

Schubert's trio was completed in November 1827, and first performed on the 26th March 1828, in a private concert of works entirely by Schubert, including a string quartet (possibly The Death and the Maiden quartet, D. 810) and songs for choir and solo voices. It was a successful premiere, and resulted in the publication of the work later that year – shortly before Schubert’s untimely death at the age of 32 on the 19th November 1828.

Unlike the B-flat major Piano Trio D. 898, this trio is much more expansive and is one of the longest trios of its time.

Music librarian in Heritage Engagement, Marilyn Portman offers this two minute review of Piano forte : stories and soundscapes from colonial New Zealand by Kirstine Moffat.

Piano Forte focuses on the era in which the piano became of central significance in the private, social and cultural lives of many New Zealanders. It is a book composed of many voices, being based on memoirs, diaries, letters, concert programmes, company records and other accounts.

Find this book in the Library catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2660776

Recorded from Lockdown - 17 February 2021.

Join Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge as they discuss books about love, Pride and teen angst.

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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 February 2021.

In commemoration of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Poukokiri Whakatapoko Tapaenga Maureen introduces Ngā Tohu o te Tiriti: making a mark by Mīria Simpson. This unique book focuses on the signatories of the treaty, uncovering the people behind the signature.

Auckland Libraries will be acknowledging Te Tiriti o Waitangi throughout February 2021 to honour and uplift its kaupapa and share ways that you and your whānau can also acknowledge Te Tiriti.

Find this book in the library catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=d0d90833-b0ce-591d-9cd0-aa0351ba586a&entityType=FormatGroup

This episode of Books and Beyond is a window on Waitangi weekend. Join Alison, Ineka and Sue as they discuss the rich resources relating to our founding document Te Tiriti o Waitangi that are available from Auckland Libraries and further afield.

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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 7 February 2021.