Library Out Loud

The word this week is: pene (pen-near,  say it fast!) pen Anei tāku pene. Here’s my pen.   Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s maori staff...Read more

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The word this week is:kupu tautoko (coo-poo toe-tore-caw) argument for, word qualifier, testimonial The kupu tautoko for last night’s All Blacks loss, could ( and probably will be) debated hotly in the media, this week. Kupu o te wiki...Read more

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The word this week is: whakatā (far-car-taa) to relax, take breath, catch breath, take a break. Kei te whakatā nga tauira, kua mutu mō whakamātautau. Take a break students, your exams have finished.   Kupu o te wiki brought to you by...Read more

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The word this week is: whakararu (far-car-ra-roo) (roll your r’s on the ra and roo) – to confuse, disturb, bother! Kei te whakararu nga tamariki i aku mama! The children are bothering their mama! Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the...Read more

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The word this week is : whiri(a) – braid, plait. I whiria nga makawae o te kotiro e ana mama. The girl’s hair was braided by her mama.   Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s maori staff.  ...Read more

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Manawatū researchers, learn more about searching, managing and keeping up to date with the literature; managing your research data; publishing; and measuring your publication impact. Manawatū Library is running a series of six Researcher...Read more

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The word this week is : whakaako (far-car-are-core) – teach. Ka whakaako au i te tuitui ki a koe. I will teach you to sew. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s maori staff.    ...Read more

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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

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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

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