ROTORUA DISTRICT LIBRARY What’s On in March Te Whare o te Maatauranga Rhyme & Rumpus - cancelled for the first week in March otherwise every Tuesday at MARCH - Poutu Te Rangi 2011 10.30am and Thursdays at 1.30pm. Bring your toddler along for some singing, storytelling, dancing and activities! Friday 4th March It’s quite difficult to write something bright and breezy when you are NZ Army Storytelling 5.30pm Storytelling, prizes, sausage sizzle pre-occupied with the earthquake disaster going on in Christchurch. Saturday 5th March Suddenly tasks that were deemed vitally important last week seem almost Friends of the Library Book Sale at Kuirau Park old tea kiosk. Plenty of bargains from trivial this week. Along with everyone else, we feel deeply for everyone 9.00am - 1pm. Friday 11th March involved in last week’s devastating earthquake and our prayers and No.29 Squadron ATC 5.30pm Storytelling, prizes, sausage sizzle thoughts are with them all. Thursday 17th March St Patricks Day Friday 18th March March has marched on in, despite it seeming like Christmas was just here NZ Police and a police dog. Storytelling, prizes, sausage sizzle and along with it, the month that libraries, publishers, bookshops, authors Saturday 19th March and illustrators celebrate NZ Book MonthMonth. There is ample evidence to Friends of the Library Book Sale at Kuirau Park old tea kiosk. Plenty of bargains from support the theory that books do indeed change lives and we’re just a part 9.00am - 1pm. of the world-wide movement that will always encourage reading and Monday 21st March Race Relations Day literacy to make our community stronger, better informed and educated. Wednesday 23rd March Bring your family into the library and see the wealth of resources we have Reading Round – adults reading discussion group. Everyone welcome at 10.30am in available and most of these are free. the Haupapa Room. Friday 25th March NZ Fire Service bring along a fire engine! Storytelling, prizes and sausage sizzle. Supporting us for four storytelling events in March are the NZ Army, NZ Police, NZ Fire Service and No.29 Squadron ATC. These events are every Friday in March and are aimed at children so pack up the kiddies and come Snippets from Rotorua’s Past on in at 5.30pm. See the poster inside for more details about who will be storytelling each Friday. 1835 Chapman and Pilley arrive to set up Rotorua mission. Bring some gold coins and have a sausage sizzle 1837 Te Arawa re-occupy Maketu after 250 years. afterwards too. 1845 Rev. Spencer sets up mission at Kariri (Tarawera). 1870 Capt. Gilbert Mair forms Te Arwa Flying Column. We look forward to seeing you in March ! 1873 Official opening of Tametekapua meeting house. 1880 Thomas Cook and Son propose bringing tour groups to Rotorua. 1881 Rotorua Regatta and Boating Club formed. Rotorua District Library OPENING HOURS 1882 Pavilion Baths officially opened. 1127 Haupapa St Mon to Fri: 9.30am - 8pm 1884 Original Blue Baths built. Rotorua First courthouse and Post Office built in Arawa Street. Ph. 348 4177 Saturdays: 9.30am - 4pm 1889 Meeting held to establish a library for Rotorua. www.rotorualibrary.govt.nz 1898 Planting of Whakarewarewa Forest begins. 1900 First Rotorua volunteers leave for the Boer War. 1904 D. Lundon establishes timber mill at Mamaku. Services We’re on the 2nd floor! A trip down Memory Lane One of my favourite magazines would have to be New This month our library display will feature Rotorua authors and below is a Zealand Memories which always sports beautiful selection of the latest books written by local writers. photographs from days gone by. Every issue is full of interesting articles from different places and times in NZ An informed history of the Waipa Sawmill with photographs that cap- supported by stunning photographs that capture people and ture the essence of the mill and the people who have worked and places as they were. These magazines are available for continue to work there today. borrowing for two years and are then kept as reference only. The Cutting Edge, A History of Waipa Sawmill 1939-2010 by Find these treasures on the 2nd floor in NZ Services. Kevin O’Connor and Kevin J. Lyall. 993.423z OCO

If you have never visited NZ A detailed history covering 50 years of the Rotorua District Choir. History online, you are Also included is a chronological list of choir concerts and a register definitely missing out. This of past and present members. amazing online Our Spirit Sang All Day The 50 year history Rotorua District encyclopaedia is a must see Choir by Dianne Escourt and Margaret Callaghan. 993.423z EST for parents, teachers and school children as well as everyone else An evocative collection of real life stories told by the students of Te interested in New Zealand history. Whare Hauora o Ngongotaha. www.nzhistory.net.nz Journeys & Memoirs A Collection of Life Stories and Memoirs Surfing NZ by Pita Ngaru by Students of Te Whare Hauora o Ngongotaha edited by Jack- Over 300 surfing spots listed in this publication detailing each ie Evans. 920z JOU one’s features, best wind, best swell, wave types, access and a rating as well as interesting information for would-be surfers. Topographical maps along with local information on World STORYTELLING Day 20th March accommodation and facilities.

World Storytelling Day is a global In Sports on the first floor 797.32z NGA celebration of the art of oral storytelling. It is celebrated every year on the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere, the n February we had the beautiful pastel works of first day of autumn equinox in the southern. Irene Parsonage set in rustic frames which On World Storytelling Day, as many people III looked truly stunning in Toi Tangata. In March, as possible tell and listen to stories in as we have Janine Bosma who will display her korowai and many languages and at as many places as other feathered possible, during the same day and night. works which should be really interesting too. But you can keep it in the family by just If you are interested in any of the artworks on making sure you have a storybook on hand display, the artists would be happy to hear and take the time to read to your children/ from you. Look for their contact details within grandchildren/nieces and nephews/ their displays. neighbours/spouses or anyone who wants to listen. DO NO EVIL

If you come across a book that requires mending, please bring it into the library and tell us. We have experienced staff who will do this job using specialised mending materials. Please do not try and mend the book as ordinary tapes will only damage the book further. Thank you.

Bring all damaged items to the Library Service Desk so we can organise mending.

Happy Valentine’s Day to Hare Reti (left) and Coralie Douglas who got a lovely surprise when we called round to deliver their Valentine’s Day Gift Baskets. Close to 100 entries were received to nominate lovers, spouses, mothers, daughters, teachers and friends. ♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ More Frequently Asked Questions Q. Why is it so noisy in the library? The library used to be a quiet place where everyone whispered. A. Libraries world-wide have changed their stance on the traditional “sshhh” attitude in an effort to make libraries more accessible, more friendly and more suited to visitors of all ages. If you prefer a quiet environment, you are welcome to study, read and research on the 2nd floor in NZ Services.

Q. Why doesn’t the library have newspapers from some certain towns and cities? A. The library has had to review all budgets, including the cost of supplying newspapers. While the cost of the papers themselves is affordable, the cost of postage is not. Many New Zealand newspapers now have online versions but there are some that don’t. While the library would very much like to provide more newspapers, we are restricted by our budget. The library has unsuccessfully applied for corporate sponsorship to help with the postage costs but if there is any group who would like to sponsor a particular newspaper, we’d love to hear from you. An oldie but a goodie Brook Fraser: Flags. The latest CD from this very talented New Zealander singer and songwriter is a The Lotto winner - NZ fiction by Carolyn Young. very easy listening and catchy number that will be Architects Meg & Michael's business has gone bust, their enjoyed by folk of all ages. The lead song, marriage is falling apart and life is generally going down the 'Something in the Water' is featured regularly on drain. Then it happens - Meg wins three-and-a-half million first local radio stations, and has helped to make this division prize and believes all her troubles are now over. Follow album the chart topper that it is. the fortunes of a 'typical' Kiwi family after just such a stroke of luck.

Gin Wigmore: Holy Smoke. Gin has a unique NZ POST BOOK AWARD FINALISTS voice - kind of raw and raspy - that is very The finalists in each category have been announced for infectious and her latest album 'Holy Smoke' is 2011 and each month we will profile those who have been distinctively her. Her diverse, soulful songwriting chosen. that tells stories is presented in a mixture of rock, soul and blues - totally worth spending some In the children’s PICTURE BOOK category, five books time listening to. have been selected to run for the ultimate award. They are The moon farmer McPhee by Margaret Mahy and Find these CDs in the music CD racks on the David Elliott, Baa Baa Smart Sheep by Mark Sommerset ground floor. & Rowan Sommerset, A Dog Like That! by Janene Cooper & Evie Kemp, Marmaduke Duck and the Every week literally hundreds of books are brought into the library or picked up by Marmalade Jam by Juliette MacIver & Sarah Davis and volunteers to be sold at the Friends of the Rotorua Library twice-monthly book sale. Hill & Hole by Kyle Mewburn & Vasanti Unka. The very successful sales raise thousands of dollars for the Library and are used for a whole variety of projects from purchasing an urn, crockery and glasses for the meeting rooms to funding an amazing audio suite that will be used for presentations, visiting authors and guest speakers as well as training courses. The book sales are held at the old Kuirau Park tea kiosk on the first and 3rd Saturdays of the month, from 9am to 1pm. Book lovers will love the variety of books and magazines on sale and the cheap prices mean every purchase is a bargain. Head along to the next sale and find a bargain or two.

READING ROUND Adult Reading Discussion Group 5th & 19th March Wednesday 23rd MARCH 9.00am - 1.00pm 10.30am in the Haupapa Room Kuirau Park Old Tea Kiosk All welcome, come along and bring a friend Find a treasure, grab a bargain Choose from the latest books trolley Books galore and magazines too NEW FACES SUPPORT NZ BOOK MONTH Just one of the many resources available at the Library is Gale’s Health & Wellness which you can find on the computers in the library or, if you are a library member—on Watch out for the faces of NZ Book Month which will be appearing on posters all the library’s website. around New Zealand this month. These four celebrities each talk about a book that

changed their lives. Ask just about anything to do with health and wellness and the results returned are very good. For example, I put “sciatica” in the search box and instantly the results Carol Hirschfeld – Broadcaster and Television Executive talks about One Hundred show that there are 15 books and factsheets, 559 magazines or journal articles, 1 Years of Solitude pamphlet and 189 news items about sciatica. Similarly, insert the name of the pills Stephen Fleming – Former International Cricket Captain talks about Politically you are taking and find out what they are made of, side effects and precautions as Incorrect Parenting well as natural alternatives. An invaluable resource, especially if you have a very specific condition or illness that you need information on. Sir Peter Jackson – Oscar-winning Film Director talks about The Lord of the Rings

Emily Perkins – Author and TVNZ 7 Presenter talks about Santaland Diaries Ask any of the staff how you can access this treasure trove of knowledge or go to the library website at www.rotorualibrary.govt.nz. AWARD WINNER Letter from Beppu Library St Patricks Day Joke One of the most prestigious awards in Hello, O-genki desu ka? Farmers' wives are among the children's literature, The Margaret Mahy Since Tuesday, we have been informed of the tragic most avid readers in the country. Medal and Lecture Award has been news concerning the big earthquake that struck A farmer at a meeting chatted in bestowed on the very talented author, Christchurch and caused disastrous damage. the foyer of the hotel during a . break between sessions. He was Kate De Goldi was a keynote speaker at We saw the terrifying pictures that show many collapsed told by Paddy that his (Paddy's) the North Island Childrens and Teens buildings including the great cathedral. wife had been reading One Flew Librarians Conference hosted by Rotorua We hope you have been able to get in touch with all Over the Cuckoo's Nest on the District Library last year and this lovely photo was taken when Kate took time out your families and friends in Christchurch. previous night and had given birth from her very busy schedule to make an appearance at Rotorua Library...much to to a child that morning. Sean said the delight of these young fans. that his wife had been reading At Currently, we're holding a special exhibition on the Swim Two Birds the previous theme: "You will become bilingual" Resources selected week and had given birth to twins. from the Rotorua Exchange Collection have been John said that his beloved had displayed in this exhibition. been reading The Three We use the resources you sent us as often as possible. Musketeers before she gave birth to her triplets. At this, the farmer

jumped up shouting that he was Best regards, leaving the meeting. His friends Tomomi Yaguro asked why and, rushing away, he Beppu City Library shouted. 'When I left my wife this morning she was reading The Birth of a Nation.' Featured Author for NZ Book Month University of Waikato. work, Being Pakeha (1985). The book and his most recent book, The Penguin stepped away from pure history, and History of New Zealand (2003), was At this time he decided to address the instead confronted the essence of what topping best seller lists. The book would yawning gap in historical scholarship on it meant to be a P ākeh ā New go on to sell an incredible 220,000 Māori subjects. His early writing Zealander. King would also write copies and counting, and convert a new encompassed many M āori topics, biographies of Princess Te Puea generation of New Zealanders into starting with Moko: Maori Tattooing in (1977), writer Frank Sargeson (1995) becoming interested in their own the Twentieth Century in 1972. and Whina Cooper (2003). history.

It was a wide open field, and King was Some of King's work was mediated by King won many accolades, awards, and good at it. His affinity for M āori subjects the necessity of making a living. Like fellowships during his career, including led to him acting as a researcher, writer many creative people, he constantly the 2003 Prime Minister's Award for and presenter on the landmark TV series, struggled to bring in an income. King Literary Achievement. He received the Tangata Whenua produced by John mixed popular writing with academic Winston Churchill Fellowship (1980), O’Shea and directed by Barry Barclay. work and research, often juggling an the Fulbright Visiting Writers' Fellowship The series won King a 1975 Feltex award enormous work load. (1988), and the Order of the British for writing. When writer and historian Michael King Empire (1988). Diabetes, a bout with throat cancer and died in 2004 at the age of 58, Inevitably, however, King's credentials the ill health of his second wife, Maria the NZ Herald obituary wrote: In 1987 and 1989 King won the NZ as a historian of M āori culture would be Jungowska, compounded King's Literary Fund Award, in 1984 and 1990 "The man who explained so much questioned by a new generation of problems but he rarely complained. He the Wattie Book Of The Year Award and, about the people of New Zealand Māori academics. King agreed he was regarded the thin financial rewards of in 1978, the NZ Book Award (non-fiction). leaves a formidable body of literature, a "culturally removed" from his subject, his craft with admirable stoicism, stating He was the Burns Fellow at Otago plain language, accessible history likely but defended his writing on the grounds "please understand that there is nothing University in 1998-99. to endure and a faith in his country." that nobody else was doing it. Unlike a else that I wish to do." number of his critics, King put his mon- http://www.nzonscreen.com/person/michael- Michael King was born in Wellington in ey where his mouth was, sensi- King was arguably at his peak when he king/biography 1945. He grew up in the seaside suburb tively researching his subjects and ac- was killed in a freak vehicle accident in of Paremata, enjoying a Kiwi childhood tively helping emerging M āori writers by 2004. often spent exploring the land. After assisting them to get their work pub- His biography of Janet Frame, Wrestling taking a BA in English and History at lished. with the Angel, (2000) was met with Victoria University, King moved to acclaim; his own life was Hamilton to work as a journalist with The focus of King's work did change being documented in a film for The Waikato Times . His academic considerably, however. His ruminations television, History Man (2004); studies continued with an MA at the on his own cultural heritage led to a key