Alexander Turnbull’s ‘most generous bequest to the people of New Zealand’ was officially opened at the bottom of Bowen St in Wellington.
Libraries
Events In History
31 March 1910
Thomas Hocken’s priceless legacy of historical material is the most important collection outside Crown ownership in New Zealand.
Articles
Parliament Buildings
Parliament buildings have been modified, destroyed by fire, half-built and restored; the parliamentary places and spaces have formed an important part of New Zealand's history. Read the full article
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For people passing Parliament's grounds, the library building is a picture postcard, but it is also an important research institution that has thousands of books, newspapers and
Links - history institutions
Links to New Zealand libraries, archives, museums and other heritage organisations Read the full article
Page 1 - History-related institutions links
Links to New Zealand libraries, archives, museums and other heritage
New Zealand Library Week
Library Week began over 35 years ago to honour the important role libraries play in our community. To mark this year's event (16-22 August), we're telling stories of some of New Zealand's landmark libraries, influential librarians and key moments in this country's library history. Read the full article
Page 1 - New Zealand Library Week
Library Week began over 35 years ago to honour the important role libraries play in our community. To mark this year's event (16-22 August), we're telling stories of some of New
Page 2 - New Zealand library stories
A selection of stories about New Zealand libraries and librarians.
Page 3 - Further information
Find links and books relating to the history of New Zealand
Biographies
Dr Frederick Knox was the librarian of New Zealand's first public library.
John Barr was the chief librarian at Auckland Public Library from 1913 to 1952.
Charles Wilson was the first chief librarian of the General Assembly Library.
Geoffrey Alley was an All Black lock and a farmer, and then became involved in adult education and library services.
Main image: Great New Zealand TV turn-off
In 1992 the New Zealand Library Association organised a campaign in association with the Friends of National Radio (Inc) called the ‘Great New Zealand Television Turn-Off’.
