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Fine Free Aotearoa

Friday 1st July 2022
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Fine Free Aotearoa

A quiet revolution is taking place in New Zealand, more than 50% of Public Libraries are now fine free.

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'Help us': The National Library's unsolvable dilemma

29st Jan 2022 ~ Stuff

Help us: The National Library's unsolvable dilemma

Great Te Arawa Stories website handed over to Rotorua Library as custodian
28th Jan 2022 ~ Rotorua Daily Post

Rotorua Library

Final Chapter Looms for library fines

21st Jan 2022 ~ Stuff

Final Chapter Looms for library fines

How the pandemic has highlighted the importance of libraries

12th Jan 2022 ~ The Globe and Mail - Canada

How the pandemic has highlighted the importance of libraries

Te Ara Ātea cultural centre to open in Rolleston after years of planning

30th Nov 2021 ~ Stuff

Te Ara Ātea cultural centre to open in Rolleston

Documenting the pandemic - how Archives NZ and the National Library are keeping tabs
9th Jan 2022 ~ Stuff

Documenting the pandemic

Libraries try to increase diversity in workforce

23rd Dec 2021 ~ Stuff

Libraries try to increase diversity in workforce

Waimate District Library launches service for housebound residents

3rd Dec 2021 ~ Stuff

Waimate District Library launches service for housebound residents

9 New Zealand libraries well worth the visit

1 Nov 2020 ~ NZ Herald

9 New Zealand libraries well worth the visit

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