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In this bonus track join host Sue Berman as she talks with Florette Cardon, Senior Library Research Assistant and exhibition curator researcher. Florette tells the story of how she came to dig deep into the world of Science Fiction art and design, leading her to discover and celebrate the work of Auckland born artist Mike Hinge. See the exhibition on the Ground Floor of the Central City Library until the end of April or read more here: https://heritageetal.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-legacy-of-mike-hinge.html Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worl…exhibition For recommended reads visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads Image: Florette Cardon in the exhibition, Central City Library, March 2025. Produced by Sue Berman and JL.

This clip is drawn from an oral history with Suzanne Chan On as part of the From Guangdong to Aotearoa Collection. In this snippet Suzanne talks about activities seen and unseen. She describes shops, gambling and opium dens in the Greys Avenue neighbourhood. See the exhibition: Lost Neighbourhoods of Central Auckland on Level 2 of the Central City Library April - May 2025 Suzanne Chan On, oral history, 2014, interviewer Sue Gee, From Guangdong to Aotearoa Collection, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, OH-1133-003 Image: Accompany material from OH-1133-003.

This clip is drawn from an oral history with Suzanne Chan On as part of the From Guangdong to Aotearoa Collection. In this snippet Suzanne talks about the area and the people who came into Ann's Dairy. See the exhibition: Lost Neighbourhoods of Central Auckland on Level 2 of the Central City Library April - May 2025 Suzanne Chan On, oral history, 2014, interviewer Sue Gee, From Guangdong to Aotearoa Collection, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, OH-1133-003 Image: Accompany material from OH-1133-003.

In this episode of Other Worlds, we explore some of the most iconic works of dystopian and utopian literature and the value of reading these works within the science fiction genre. Joining Sue Berman to discuss this theme is Other Worlds exhibition curator Renee Orr. We talk about Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World', Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale', the utopian vision of Charlotte Perkins Gilman in 'Herland' and the 1970s classic, Marge Piercy's 'Woman on the Edge of Time'. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition For recommended reads visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads Books mentioned in the podcast: Aldous Huxley, with illustrations by Leonard Rosoman. Brave new world. London: Folio Society, 1971. Arthur C. Clarke, Childhood's end. London: Pan Books, 1961. Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Herland. New York: Pantheon Books, 1979. Margaret Atwood. The handmaid's tale. London: Jonathan Cape, 1986. Marge Piercy. Woman on the edge of time. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976. Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/ Image from Aldous Huxley, with illustrations by Leonard Rosoman. Brave new world. London: Folio Society, 1971. Produced by Sue Berman and JL.

In this episode of Other Worlds, we look Beyond Books into the fascinating world of science fiction related pop culture, and the artefacts that bring these worlds to life. We check out pop up books and bubble gum cards, 8mm film, figurines and LPs in this romp through collectables and material culture. To look at this theme I am joined by Other Worlds exhibition activation curator Brent Giblin. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition For recommended reads visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads Books mentioned in the podcast: Reproduction cards of science fiction pulp magazines. 1980s. Eph-Books. Return of the Jedi bubblegum collector card, 1983. On loan from a private collection. Conquest of the planet of the apes Super 8 film cases, 1974. On loan from a private collection. Blade runner, Westwood Studios, 1997. On loan from a private collection. LP. Patea Māori Club. Aku raukura. Hawera: Maui, 1984. LP. Louis and Bebe Barron. Forbidden planet soundtrack. Planet Records, recorded 1956, released 1976. On loan from a private collection. Metaluna mutant figure from the film This island earth sculpted by Olav Hartvigson, 2000. On loan from a private collection. Mini epics Xenomorph figure sculpted by Mauro Santini for Wētā Workshops, 2017. On loan from a private collection. Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/ Image from cover 'Conquest of the planet of the apes', Super 8 film cases, 1974. On loan from a private collection. Produced by Sue Berman and JL.

In this episode of Other Worlds, we explore how the mysterious red planet has fascinated writers and scientists for centuries. Mars has inspired many different narratives, including Martian invasions, philosophical reflections on life beyond Earth, visions of terraforming and colonisation. Joining Sue Berman to discuss the works of H.G. Wells to modern depictions of a colonised Mars in Kim Stanley Robinson's 'Green Mars' and many more great reads, is Other Worlds exhibition curator Renee Orr. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition For recommended reads visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads Books mentioned in the podcast: H. G. Wells. The war of the worlds. London: William Heinemann, 1898. LP booklet. Jeff Wayne's musical version of 'The war of the worlds', 1978. Cover illustration by Mike Trim. On loan from a private collection. Louis Pope Gratacap. The certainty of a future life in Mars: being the posthumous papers of Bradford Torrey Dodd. New York: Brentano's, 1903. Louis Charbonneau. Corpus earthling. New York: Zenith Books, 1960. Robert A. Heinlein; The rolling Stones. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1952. Kim Stanley Robinson. Green Mars. New York: A Tom Doherty Associates Book, 1988. Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/ Image from cover; Louis Charbonneau. Corpus earthling. New York: Zenith Books, 1960. Produced by Sue Berman and JL.

In this episode of Other Worlds, we explore the theme and concept ‘The Empty City'. This theme stretches across time, art, literature, and imagination as we examine the many ways that the empty city, or the city emptied of its people, has been represented in science fiction. Joining Sue Berman to discuss this theme is Other Worlds exhibition curator Andrew Henry. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition For recommended reads visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads Books mentioned in the podcast: Gustave Doré and Blanchard Jerrold. London: a pilgrimage. London: Grant, 1872. Europa's fate, or, The coming struggle: a history lesson in New Zealand A.D. 2076. London: Griffith and Farran, 1875. Nevil Shute. On the beach. Melbourne: Heinemann, 1957. Craig Harrison. The quiet earth. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1981. New worlds SF, vol. 49, no. 152. London: Roberts & Vinter, July 1965. Samuel R. Delany, Dhalgren. New York: Bantam Books, 1975. Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/ Image credit: Cover image from Samuel R. Delany, Dhalgren. New York: Bantam Books, 1975. Produced by Sue Berman and JL.

In this episode of Other Worlds, we discuss colonisation, a theme explored through science fiction writing. Joining Sue Berman to discuss this theme is Other Worlds exhibition curator Renee Orr. We talk about how writers have used science fiction to explore very real and complex aspects of human society and history, and, how the themes of invasion, colonisation, language and cultural difference come up again and again in speculative fiction. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition For recommended reads visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads Books mentioned in the podcast: Alaisea Fa'alafi Iosefa. Malaga I le vanimonimo = A trip to space. Los Angeles: National Dissemination and Assessment Center, 1980. Liu Cixin. 三体. II, 黑暗森林 / 刘慈欣著. San ti. II, Hei an sen lin. The three-body problem II: The dark forest. Chongqing: Chongqing chu ban she, 2008. Ursula K. Le Guin. The left hand of darkness. London: Macdonald Science Fiction, 1969. Octavia Butler. Dawn. London: Victor Gollancz, 1987. Samuel R. Delany. Babel 17. London: Victor Gollancz, 1967. Tīhema Baker. Turncoat. Wellington: Lawrence and Gibson, 2023. Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/ Image from: Alaisea Fa'alafi Iosefa. Malaga I le vanimonimo = A trip to space. Los Angeles: National Dissemination and Assessment Center, 1980. Produced by Sue Berman and JL.

In this episode of Other Worlds, we delve into the fascinating world of robots and monsters, and the intersection of science fiction writing and pop culture. Robots and monsters have clearly captivated the imagination of writers and artists for centuries, to discuss this theme is Other Worlds exhibition curator Renee Orr. We discuss magazines with evocative cover art, 19th and 20th century classics like Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' and Frank Herbert's 'Dune', and objects like the Blade runner origami unicorn and a gorilla soldier from Planet of the Apes. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition For recommended reads visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads Books mentioned in the podcast: Astounding science fiction, vol. 7, no. 1. London: Atlas, January 1950. Mary Shelley, with engravings on wood by Lynd Ward. Frankenstein: or, The modern Prometheus. New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1934. Phillip K. Dick. Do androids dream of electric sheep? London: Rapp & Whiting, 1969. Blade runner origami unicorn, 2007. On loan from a private collection. Frank Herbert, with illustrations by John Schoenherr. Dune world. From: Analog science fact, science fiction. New York: Street & Smith Publications, December 1963. Samuel Butler. Erewhon, or, Over the range. London: Trübner, 1872. Arthur C. Clarke. 2001, a space odyssey. London: Arrow, 1968. Pierre Boulle, translated from the French by Xan Fielding. Monkey planet. Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1975. Samuel R. Delany, cover illustration by Jack Gaughan. The jewels of Aptor. New York: Ace Books, 1962. John Wyndham, cover illustration by Richard Powers. Re-birth. New York: Ballantine Books, 1955. Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/ Image credit: Astounding science fiction, vol. 7, no. 1. London: Atlas, January 1950. Produced by Sue Berman and JL.

In this episode of Other Worlds, we explore the notion of Inner Worlds by looking closely at the idea of inner space vs. outer space - the power and problems of our own minds. Exploring these ideas with Sue Berman is Other Worlds exhibition curator Andrew Henry. We discuss a range of texts including 'Return to Tomorrow' and 'Dianetics' by L. Ron Hubbard, 'The World of Null-A' by A.E. Van Vogt, and 'The Dreaming Jewels' by Theodore Sturgeon as well as the well-known Robert Louis Stevenson's classic 'Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde'. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition For recommended reads visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads Books mentioned in the podcast: L. Ron Hubbard, Return to tomorrow. London: Hamilton, 1957. L. Ron Hubbard. Dianetics: the evolution of a science. London: Hubbard Association of Scientologists International Limited, 1958. A.E. Van Vogt, The world of Null-A. New York: Ace Books, 1964. Theodore Sturgeon, The dreaming jewels. London: Corgi Books, 1975. Alfred Bester. The demolished man. London: Hamilton, 1959. Robert Louis Stevenson, The strange case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. London: John Lane, the Bodley Head, 1930. New worlds science fiction, vol. 30, no. 89. London: Nova, December 1959. New worlds science fiction, vol. 40, no. 118. London: Nova, May 1962. Analog science fiction, science fact, vol. 90, no. 4. New York: Condé Nast, December 1972. Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/ Image from Robert Louis Stevenson, The strange case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. London: John Lane, the Bodley Head, 1930. Produced by Sue Berman and JL.

In this episode of Other Worlds, we explore the literary convergence of science fiction and science fact. To explore this theme, Sue Berman is joined by Other Worlds exhibition curator Andrew Henry. We discuss the exciting crossroads between science fiction and real world scientific developments, illustrated through published material that intone seer-like qualities to the authors - everything from consumer electronics to future war machines. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition For recommended reads visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads Books mentioned in the podcast: H.G. Wells. ‘The Land Ironclads'. From: The Strand magazine, vol. 26, no. 156. London: G. Newnes, 1903. Radio craft, vol. 10, no. 5. New York: Gernsback Publications, November 1938. Startling stories, no. 10. Manchester: Pemberton's, 1952. Astounding science fiction, vol. 10, no. 4. London: Atlas, April 1954. Analog, vol. 101, no.7. New York: Davis, June 1981. Wolfgang Schroeder. First stop, the Moon: a look into the future of space travel. London: Odhams, 1959. Arthur C. Clarke, illustrated by Ralph Smith. The exploration of the Moon. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1954. T.A. Heppenheimer. Colonies in space. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole, 1977. Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Bruce Murray, Carl Sagan, Walter Sullivan. Mars and the mind of man. New York: Harper & Row, 1973. Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/ Image from Analog, Apollo 11: Tenth Anniversary, July 1979, New York Produced by Sue Berman and JL.

In this episode of Other Worlds, we discuss an important part of the history and development of the science fiction genre - the power and influence of fans! To discuss this, Sue Berman is joined by Other Worlds exhibition curator, Andrew Henry. We examine how the influence of fandom has helped shape and define science fiction since its inception as a genre, and just how integral the fan base is to the development of seminal works. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition For recommended reads visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads Books mentioned in the podcast: Julius Vogel. Anno Domini 2000, or, Woman's destiny. London: Hutchinson, 1889. Sascha Stronach. The dawnhounds. Wellington: Little Hook Press, 2019. Larry Niven. Ringworld. London: Sphere, 1973. Amazing stories, vol. 21, no. 4. Chicago: Ziff-Davis, April 1947. Amazing stories, vol. 25, no. 10. Chicago: Ziff-Davis, October 1951. Astounding science fiction, vol. 7, no. 7. London: Atlas, December 1950. Analog, vol. 81, no. 1. New York: Condé Nast, March 1968. Noumenon: the New Zealand science fiction magazine, no. 1. Waiheke: B. Thurogood, 1976. Sneetche: science fiction fan magazine, vol. 1, no. 1. Auckland: Faniverse Publishing, March 1983. Time space visualiser: the journal of the New Zealand Doctor Who Fan Club, no. 73. Auckland: Adam McGechan, May 2006. Warp: the magazine of the National Association for Science Fiction, no. 22. Wellington: The Association, May 1981. Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/ Image from covers of Julius Vogel. Anno Domini 2000, or, Woman's destiny. London: Hutchinson, 1889 and Amazing stories, vol. 21, no. 4. Chicago: Ziff-Davis, April 1947. Produced by Sue Berman and JL.

In this first episode of Other Worlds, we discuss one of the most important and thought-provoking books of the 20th century — Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. First published in 1953 as a short story called 'Fahrenheit 451', this novel has captivated generations of readers with its chilling portrayal of a dystopian world of book burning. Beyond its gripping narrative, Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 offers us a powerful reflection on censorship and the importance of intellectual freedoms. To discuss this masterpiece, Sue Berman is joined by Other Worlds exhibition curator, Renee Orr. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition For recommended reads visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads Books mentioned in the podcast: Ray Bradbury, illustrated by Joseph Mugnaini. Fahrenheit 451. New York: Limited Editions Club, 1982. Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/ Image from: Cover of Ray Bradbury, illustrated by Joseph Mugnaini. Fahrenheit 451. New York: Limited Editions Club, 1982. Produced by Sue Berman and JL.

The Creed from Rev Thomas Kendell's "A Grammar and vocabulary of the language of New Zealand" Church Mission Society London: Printed by R. Watts. 1820 GNZM 3i Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=68d5e7a6-f145-588a-819c-a36e2deca81e&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Maureen Ned on the theme Reo Ako Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

He himene mo te karakia ki te Atua Nepia: Na te Haaringi i ta ki tona whare perehi pukapuka "Enlarged collection ('third edition') of 175 Anglican hymns" Hymn no. 94 1887 NZM 735 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=78d627d0-d835-5a89-814c-3194ffc963f1&entityType=FormatGroup Read and sung by Xavier Forsman on the theme Reo Hahi. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

He inoi mo nga Pakeha me nga Maori "Prayer for peaceful cooperation between Māori and Pākehā" John Whiteley. Mangungu: He mea ta i te perehi o nga Weteriana Mihanere. 1837 Miscellaneous MSS & documents in Maori Reverent Richard Taylor [1805-1873] GNZMS 297. 18: nō.26. Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=78d627d0-d835-5a89-814c-3194ffc963f1&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Xavier Forsman on the theme Reo Hahi. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Card 2 Dialogue 2 Primers: Extracts from the grammar printed on double-sided cards. "A Grammar and vocabulary of the language of New Zealand" Church Mission Society London: Printed by R. Watts. 1820 Familiar Dialogues between a Christian missionary and his pupil GNZM 12a https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/rarebooks/id/870/rec/1 Read by Maureen Ned and Xavier Forsman on the theme Reo Ako. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Card 3 Dialogue 3 Primers: Extracts from the grammar printed on double-sided cards. "A Grammar and vocabulary of the language of New Zealand" Church Mission Society London: Printed by R. Watts. 1820 Familiar Dialogues between a Christian missionary and his pupil GNZM 12a kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/c…870/rec/1 Read by Maureen Ned and Xavier Forsman on the theme Reo Ako. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Card 5 - The Lord's Prayer Primers: Extracts from the grammar printed on double-sided cards. "A Grammar and vocabulary of the language of New Zealand" Church Mission Society London: Printed by R. Watts. 1820 Familiar Dialogues between a Christian missionary and his pupil GNZM 12a kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/c…870/rec/1 Read by Maureen Ned on the theme Reo Ako. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Te Korimako: Te Tukunga iho o nga Kupu rere ke Hanuere 15 1886, Page 7 Ref: discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/…atGroup Read by Xavier Forsman on the theme Kupu Whakawhiti Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Te Korimako: Etahi Whakatauki a te Pakeha Hanuere 15 1886, Page 8 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=0b225e70-c400-5135-bc85-f6433ddde22b&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Xavier Forsman on the theme Kupu Whakawhiti Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Kei hea a Spot? Where is Spot? by Eric Hill Māori translator unknown Heinemann Publishers (N.Z.) 1980 NZM 1160 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=d53a00a1-46fb-57c9-886c-6e795bf17387&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Amiria Lee Pihema Williams and Robert Eruera on the theme Whakamāoritia. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024. Ka haere a Spot ki te kura: Book copyright Heinemann Publishers (N.Z.) 1980 No further distribution without permission. For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Ka haere a Spot ki te kura Spot goes to school by Eric Hill Maori translator unknown 1984 NZM 1185 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=68f54313-4766-5c54-8f7c-b31c6dd5e2cd&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Xavier Forsman on the theme Whakamāoritia. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 Ka haere a Spot ki te kura: Book copyright Heinemann Publishers (N.Z.) 1984 No further distribution without permission. For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Te poti mau potae The cat in the hat by Dr Seuss Māori translation by Hirini Melbourne 1983 NZM 1187 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search?query=Te%20poti%20mau%20potae&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 Read by Robert Eruera on the theme Whakamāoritia. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Rōmeo rāua ko Hurieta [Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare] Translated by Te Haumihiata Mason. Auckland University Press. 2023 NZM 2631 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=a76b7363-8943-5123-afab-4329e35f87f9&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Moira Apiti-Civcic and Robert Eruera on the theme Whakamāoritia. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Ko nga moteatea me nga hakirara o nga Maori. He mea kohikohi mai a Sir George Grey, K.C.B I tera kaumatua, i tera kuia; no ona haerenga, e maha ki nga pito katoa, o enei motu 1851 GNZM 231 Page 53 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=33ebada5-9d0b-51b9-8b69-5bf3ddd511c7&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Robert Eruera on the theme Pūrākau. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024. For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

He kōrero nā Te Aupōuri Ko ngā whakaahua nā Robert Ellis Te Wharekura 8. Wellington: Department of Education. First edition 1964 Reprint 1981 NZM 1071 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=72c1158c-1390-5062-b848-ec67ccacbbe8&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Robert Eruera on the theme Pūrākau. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024. For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Nga Mahi a Te Runanga ki Kohimarama Karere Maori No.13-18. Akarana: he mea ta na Te Wirhana, mo Te Kawanatanga o Niu Tirani. 1860 [Proceedings of the Kohimarama Conference. Comprising no. 13 to 18 of the Maori Messager] NZM 271 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=2d18ac99-6e49-50ae-9c1f-02c5280b246b&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Robert Eruera on the theme Kōrero Tupuna. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024. For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Whakarapopototanga o nga take a Te Runanga o Kaipara i runga ano i te mana o Aotearoa, ara o Te Tiriti o Waitangi Nga Runanga i Aotea (Kaipara) 1884-1886 Noema 22, 1884 Ref: NZMS 718 Read by Robert Eruera on the theme Kōrero Tupuna. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024. For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Kotia te pu, waiho i konei... Waiata [songs and chants] Wīremu Maihi Te Rangikāheke (Ngāti Kererū, Ngāti Te Rangiwewehi) pre-1854 GNZMMS 70 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=758eb7b4-99b1-516a-a159-9672eb4d3da1&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Raniera Kingi [Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Ruamahue, Ngāpuhi] Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024. For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Ka hura tangata a uta Waiata [songs and chants] Hoani Riki (Ngāti Toa) 1851 GNZMMS 48 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=2a1549bb-3ae4-5ea7-8395-644e0385cf49&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Raniera Kingi [Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Ruamahue, Ngāpuhi] Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024. For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

E rere, e rere, e te kotare … Ko nga moteatea me nga hakirara o nga Maori He mea kohikohi mai na Sir George Grey, i tera kaumatua i tera kuia no ona haerenga e maha ki nga pito katoa o enei motu. Wellington: Robert Stokes. 1853 GNZM 252 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=97147ab5-977c-5b08-ab9e-ad5c0ce798ba&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Raniera Kingi [Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Ruamahue, Ngāpuhi] Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024. For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

This recording was possibly made in December 1939 at the mobile studio set up by the Broadcasting Service at the Centennial Exhibition in Wellington. The children from Hiruharama School near Ruatōrea, visited Wellington in December 1939 and made several recordings, according to an article in The Listener, Dec. 8, 1939 MU722 Side 2 RNZ Collection Hiruharama School (N.Z.), Performer New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Mobile Recording Unit For more information about the exhibition ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/…-ngutu/

Ko te ako me te karakia o te Hahi Katorika Romana Kororareka: He mea ta i te perehi o te Epikopo Katorika Matiu. Upoko VI: 9-13. p.25-26 The Lords Prayer - Mathew chapter 6 versus 9-13 p.26-27 Published in 1847 GNZM160 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=d840e632-fe4a-5afb-8529-e52840fe1a6e&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Xavier Forsman on the theme Reo Hahi. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Ko te Kawenata Hou o to tatou Ariki te Kai Wakaora a Ihu Karaiti. He mea hakamaori i te reo kariki. Matiu. Upoko VI: 9-13. p. 9 The Lords Prayer - Mathew chapter 6 versus 9-13 Paihia: He mea ta i te perehi o nga Mihanere o te Hahi o Ingarani 1837 GNZM20 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=7a0b486f-75db-598c-b9a5-b0860f571c2e&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Xavier Forsman on the theme Reo Hahi. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Ko te tahi wahi o te Kawenata Hou o Ihu Karaiti te Ariki, to tatou Kai Whakaora. Me nga upoko e waru o te pukapuka o Kenehi. Ka oti nei te wakamaori ki te reo o Nu Tirani. The Lords Prayer - Mathew chapter 6 versus 9-13 Hirini: Kua oti te ta e te Tipene raua ko Toki Printed by Stephen and Stoke Sydney 1833 GNZM8 Ref: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=475ac6ca-5806-5c3a-bbec-7d63493a4c37&entityType=FormatGroup Read by Xavier Forsman on the theme Reo Hahi. Recorded in support of the Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu Exhibition 2024 For more information about the exhibition https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/waiwaia-nga-ngutu/

Alison is joined over Zoom by author Freddie Gillies, to discuss his novel Because all fades, published by Bateman Books. The novel is about four young Kiwis on their OE, having the time of their lives - until a serious incident changes everything. Freddie is an exciting new voice in New Zealand fiction. Because all fades can be borrowed from Bestie collection displays in all Auckland Council libraries or requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue. Available in multiple formats: https://bit.ly/3WnDt2a This interview was recorded for Auckland Council Libraries' We Read Auckland festival of Auckland's readers and writers, celebrated 1 - 31 August 2024. Visit aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/WeReadAKL for more details. Author photo credit Sean Wakely.

Alison is joined over Zoom by author Dr. Ineke Meredith, to discuss her extraordinary memoir, On Call: Stories from my life as a surgeon, a daughter and a mother, published by Harper Collins New Zealand. The world of surgery is strange, messy, intense and lonely. Life, death, chaos and limited family life: is life in scrubs worth the sacrifice? On Call can be borrowed from Bestie collection displays in all Auckland Council libraries or requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue. Available in multiple formats: https://bit.ly/46pPqcn This interview was recorded for Auckland Council Libraries' We Read Auckland festival of Auckland's readers and writers, celebrated 1 - 31 August 2024. Visit aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/WeReadAKL for more details. Author photo credit: Rachel Calvo Photos

In collaboration with Auckland Philharmonia's Aspiring Musicians Programme, Strings on Streets bring a fresh and flamboyant programme of classical and iconic movie theme favourites to this Auckland Libraries Heritage Concert. Included are Hadyn's Emperor Quartet in C, and Mozart's String Quartet No.20, contrasted with the evocative tango “Por Una Cabeza” by Carlos Cardell. As a quartet, Strings on Streets have performed in various venues, charity galas, art auctions and more. As students studying various degrees at the University of Auckland, they reflect how joining the Auckland Philharmonia Aspiring Musicians Programme has been a rewarding experience that fuels their true love for music. We were delighted to host them in the first of the Autumn series concerts 2024. You can find out more about our heritage music collections by searching Kura Heritage Collections Online - https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/ or search the Auckland Libraries catalogue https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/

In a further collaboration with the Auckland Philharmonia's Aspiring Musicians Programme, the talented Kaha Trio return to our Thursday Heritage Concerts stage. Lorna Zhang (violin), Madeleine Xiao (piano) and Damon Herlihy-O'Brien (cello) bring together a programme called Invierno (Winter), including two works by J.S Bach, Tchaikovsky's much loved Dumka ‘Rustic Russian Scene' Op.59 for solo piano, and one of Beethoven's earliest works, Piano Trio Op.1 No.1. You can find out more about our heritage music collections by searching Kura Heritage Collections Online - https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/ or search the Auckland Libraries catalogue https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/

The newly formed Mātātā Quintet join forces to present the first movement of Dvořák's Piano Quintet No. 2. Written in 1887, this monumental chamber work reflects the Czech composer's admiration for Bohemian folk music. Infused with rich melodies and rhythmic vitality, the work exudes a pastoral charm while maintaining Dvořák's masterful handling of classical forms. Mātātā Quintet are Justin Bird, piano; Peau Halapua and Miyo Yoon, violins; Ben Harrison, viola; Karen French, cello.

Composer Margaret Wegener (1920 – 2020) led an extraordinary life both in the UK where she was born, and here in New Zealand, where she settled in 2005. A considerable body of Margaret's original compositions have been published, drawing praise from composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Herbert Howells, and John Rutter. Auckland Libraries is privileged to hold the collection of her musical life's work and pays tribute to this remarkable woman by showcasing some of her most beautifully crafted instrumental and vocal works. Some of the Auckland Philharmonia's Aspiring Musicians, a pianist from the Haydn Staples Auckland Philharmonia Piano Scholarship and other local musicians, come together in this performance to bring Margaret's music to life — a treasure to be discovered, heard and cherished.

To complete our Thursday Heritage Concert Series, Japan born and raised violinist, Yuhka Nagai and NZ pianist Kent Isomura, present a programme including two NZ premier pieces by contemporary Japanese composers, alongside the works of two European greats.  Six pieces by Hikaru Hayashi (1931-2012) and a Nursery song by Rikuya Terashima (1964-) from Amami are related to Okinawan folk music which comes from the South of Japan. Traveling from Japan to Europe, Yukha and Kent play Rondo K.269/261 by W.A. Mozart and Violin Sonata No.1 by R. Schumann. The Mozart Rondo K.269/261 was most likely composed for A. Brunetti and written in the time he wrote his famous 5 violin concertos between 1773 and 1777. It was possibly a replacement of the finale for his violin concerto No.1, K.207. R. Schumann's 1st violin Sonata is dramatic and has his expressions of unstable emotions and the depth of energy.

Alison is joined over Zoom by author Dr Bex Bell, discussing her groundbreaking book about healing Imposter Syndrome and ending self-sabotage. Dr Bex has worked with people from all walks of life and her book is full of effective strategies that will help erase the anxiety about never feeling good enough. We had some technical issues when recording the interview - keep listening, because it was a great conversation! Inner Critic to Inner Coach can be borrowed and requested from the Auckland Libraries' catalogue https://bit.ly/3vVV4VW

Tupou Manapori, was a schoolteacher, former Manukau City Councillor and chairwoman of the Council's Pacific Island Advisory Committee. Born in Manihiki, Rarotonga, she moved to New Zealand in 1968. In this recording, Tupou recounts her experiences as a young, Pacific Island immigrant, and talks about the ‘Dawn Raids' in the 1970s. This interview was conducted in 2010 by Dionne Christian. Oral history interview, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections MNP-OH-32 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/3287/rec/3 Photograph reproduced by courtesy of Stuff Limited. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections Footprints 00676

Frank Amoah was the manager and Social Worker at the African Welfare Service Trust when this interview was conducted. Here he talks about coming to New Zealand from Ghana at the age of nineteen and the establishment of the African Welfare Service Trust. Oral history interview, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections OH-1252-008 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/1698/rec/2

Kudakwashe Tuwe, the former President of the Waitakere Ethnic Board, describes his migrant experience of coming to NZ about 10 years ago from Zimbabwe when the political situation worsened there. This interview was conducted in 2014 by Smita Biswas. Oral history interview, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections OH-1163-003. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/1381/rec/2

In 2017 Auckland Libraries recorded the stories of the Auckland Regional Migrant Services. Bulbala (Ayesha) Slimankhil describes her life in Afghanistan under the Taliban and compares it with her new life in New Zealand. She talks about her first impressions and struggles after immigrating. Oral history interview, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections OH-1278-005 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/1336/rec/1

In this track, we hear from Boaz Habib a committee member of Waitakere Ethnic Board. He talks about his migrant experience arriving as a teenager in 1995 after growing up in Dubai and Pakistan where he was born. He also discusses his first home, facing discrimination, and how meeting a diaspora of students from various ethnicities was important for him. This interview was conducted in 2014 by Smita Biswas. Oral history interview, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections OH-1163-001. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/797/rec/2

Welcome to ' That's so last Century – What we wore 1950s – 1990s'. Recorded in 2013 as part of the Dominion Road Stories Collection, Marianne Hay the owner of the specialist sewing shop Exquisite Stitch - Bernina Sewing Centre, talks with Sue Gee about her childhood sewing influences and memories. This recording was done in the shop – so you'll hear some background sounds through the track. Voices have been drawn from Auckland Libraries Oral History and Sound, Heritage Collections. kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz ‘That's So Last Century: What We Wore 1950s – 1990s' exhibition is on at Level 2 of Auckland's Central City Library from Wednesday 20 March – 13 July 2024. So grab your coat and grab your hat… and head to town to enjoy a view of retro magazines, photographs, patterns and materials showcasing what we wore last century! For more information on the exhibition and interactive activities, go to OurAuckland. ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Ref: Interview with Marianne Hay for the Dominion Road Stories Collection, 2013, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, WOH_1095_010 Image: Marianne Hay in her shop, 2013, Photographer, Sue Gee, Accompanying material to the Oral History, WOH_1095_010_016

Welcome to ' That's so last Century – What we wore 1950s – 1990s'. In this track we hear from Jay Khatri, a Mumbai born tailor who migrated to NZ in the late 1980s. He worked at clothing manufactures Street Wise and then Cambridge Clothing Company before opening his own tailoring business- Island Style (Jay's Clothing Ltd) in Henderson. This interview was conducted in 2015 by Julia Barron as part of the Henderson Stories Collection. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/1516/rec/2 Voices have been drawn from Auckland Libraries Oral History and Sound, Heritage Collections. kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz ‘That's So Last Century: What We Wore 1950s – 1990s' exhibition is on at Level 2 of Auckland's Central City Library from Wednesday 20 March – 13 July 2024. So grab your coat and grab your hat… and head to town to enjoy a view of retro magazines, photographs, patterns and materials showcasing what we wore last century! For more information on the exhibition and interactive activities, go to OurAuckland. ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ Ref: Interview and images with Jay Khatri, 2015, for the Henderson Stories Collection, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, OH-1252-004