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Congratulations to the three lucky winners of our annual Matariki Take 3 promotion, who have each won a $100 Warehouse gift card from The Warehouse Group . Paige from Te Matariki Clendon Library (pictured above) Rashadh from Māngere Bridge Library Amber from Pt Chevalier Library Staff at Te Matariki Clendon Library are delighted Paige has won a Matariki Take 3 prize two years in a row! She is a regular at the library and enjoys taking part in all our Take 3 promotions. Good on you Paige! Thank you to all who took part in the promotion, aimed at encouraging Aucklanders to discover and explore the variety of items for all the whānau in our Māori collections .

This week four Cook Islands librarians joined Louisa in the Planet FM studio, to celebrate Cook Islands Language Week. Angelique Tuaputa, Melissa Manapori, Mati Ngari and Jaspreet Jador share books and stories connecting them with home, family and the history and culture of the Cook Islands. Listen to this episode  and read on for the books mentioned in the show, and for more information about Cook Islands Language Week, Te Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani. Books mentioned in the show: Angelique: Social fabric of the Cook Islands by Susanne Küchler and Andrea Eimke; with photographs by Andrea Eimke Mati:  Some aspects of Rarotongan life by Taira Rere , or the earlier version, Other aspects of Raotongan lif e Louisa: Vikings of the sunrise by Te Rangi Hiroa Sir Peter Buck (1938) , and republished as Vikings of the Pacific (1959) Jaspreet:  Cook Islands heroes written by David Riley, illustrated by Michael Mulipola For more information on Cook Islands Language We

Ivana Mlinac, youth worker, University of Auckland researcher with an MA in criminology and now debut author, talks with Karen about the storybook she wrote for young children experiencing the negative impacts of parental incarceration, to connect with them, help them explore their feelings, believe in themselves and find their own paths. Listen to this episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast . Check out  Stardust: we always share the same sky by Ivana Mlinac on the Auckland Libraries catalogue. 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. Catch us on Planet FM104.6 , Sundays at 9.35pm. Listen to recent Books and Beyond shows on the Auckland Libraries podcast .

Piri’anga ki te Kainga | Connecting with home “Mou te kō mou te ‘ere, kia pūkuru o vaevae e kia mokorā ō kakī!” Turou! Oro Mai! ‘Akapaepae’anga te ‘Are Puka o Ākarana i te Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani   Tapati 4 o ‘Āukute – Ma’anakai 10 o ‘Āukute 2019 |Sunday 4 August – Saturday 10 August 2019 Te Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani is a time of the year for Cook Islanders living throughout Niu Tireni (Aotearoa New Zealand) to acknowledge, celebrate and embrace the culture, history and most importantly, the reo (language) of the Cook Islands. Our city, Tāmaki Makaurau, has the largest Pacific population in the world, with just over 35,000 people proudly identifying as being Cook Islanders. It is for this reason that Auckland Libraries is delighted to connect with our Cook Islands community and celebrate the pearl of the Pacific. Kiaorana e Kia Manuia! Events / Tārekareka / ‘Anga’anga Discover what makes the Cook Islands unique through stories, music an

Journalist, Margie Thomson, talks with Karen about her new book,  Whale Oil , a gripping investigation of how blogger Cameron Slater destroyed an Auckland businessman’s reputation and career, and a journey of discovery into the strange and nefarious world of cyberbullying and fake news. Listen to this episode  and read on for the books mentioned in the show. Books mentioned in the show: Whale Oil   Womankind: New Zealand women making a difference All Blacks don’t cry The resilient farmer: weathering the challenges of life and the land 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. Catch us on Planet FM104.6 , Sundays at 9.35pm. Listen to recent shows on the  Auckland Libraries podcast .

Award-winning novelist, Stephanie Johnson, talks with Karen about her new book West Island , a fascinating biographical investigation of five kiwis who made their homes and reputations across the Tasman during the 'Golden Age', about writing romantic sagas as the young Australian novelist Lily Woodhouse, and shares library appreciation. Listen to this episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast . Books mentioned in the show: West Island: five twentieth-century New Zealanders in Australia by Stephanie Johnson Playing for both sides by Stephanie Johnson As it was in the beginning by Dulcie Deamer The butcher shop by Jean Devanny The white cry: poems by Douglas Stewart Jarulan by the river  by Lily Woodhouse Green mansions by W.H. Hudson 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. Catch us on Planet FM104.6 , Sunda

Switch up your storytime with our brand new collection of Vox Books. Just in time for school holidays, we are expanding our fantastic kids' collection to bring you Vox Books - a read-along picture book experience! These beautiful picture books offer complete audio narration that brings your storytime to life! Vox Books are perfect for tamariki to practice their reading aloud, picture book lovers who don’t speak English as a first language, readers with learning difficulties and more. Missed out on your regular Storytime session? The new and improved speaker systems allow for clear and crisp audio for bedtime stories or your very own living room Storytime for the whole family! Vox Books have been distributed across our libraries, and can be requested to the location most convenient to you. You can check these out just like regular picture books and request your favourites using our catalogue. To view our newest Vox Books, browse our catalogue here . If you