May 2017

Kupu o te wiki 30/05/17

May 30, 2017

Kupu o te wiki 30-Haratua-17 The kupu this week is: whio (fee-oar) Blue Duck These little cuties (of which we are lucky enough to have some in the Esplanade in Palmerston North) are named after the male’s call. They generally reside in the...Read more

June Library Hours

May 29, 2017

Library hours for June will vary for Queen’s Birthday and extended exam opening. Monday 5 June: 10am – 8pm Fridays 9 & 16 June: 8am – 10pm View all Library opening hours...Read more

Kupu o te wiki – 22/05/17

May 24, 2017

Kupu o te wiki 22-Haratua-17 The kupu this week is: hihi (he-he) Stitchbird Legend has it that the hihi would not collect water for maui, after he had achieved the mammoth task of catching the sun and slowing it down, so he tossed the bird in a...Read more

Kupu o te wiki 15/5/17

May 15, 2017

Kupu o te wiki 015-Haratua-17 The kupu this week is: kotare (core-tar-rare, another one for practicing the rolling of the r’s) NZ kingfisher The kotare is a sharp sighted bird who excels at diving. They literally dive-bomb a hole in a clay...Read more

Kupu o te wiki 8/5/17

May 8, 2017

Kupu o te wiki 08-Haratua-17 The kupu this week is: Kereru (care-rare-roo, roll your r’s like you were born in the deep south) NZ wood pigeon. Kereru can be sighted occasionally flying through the esplanade in Palmerston North. They are big...Read more

DIY Kai now open at Manawatū Library

May 2, 2017

DIY Kai is now open at Manawatū Library, providing microwaves, boiling water, filtered water, a sink and cleaning supplies for anyone to use. It is on Level 2 where the Cafe used to be. Enjoy! ...Read more

Kupu o te wiki 01/05/17

May 1, 2017

Kupu o te wiki 01-Haratua-17 The kupu this week is: Riroriro (ree-raw-ree-raw) or Grey Warbler The riroriro is a tiny bird. They are native to NZ. They can be found in peoples gardens and city parks. It is in their tiny nests that the shining...Read more

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