A selection of model cars and original boxes from The Bill Toomath Model Car Design Collection are currently on on display at Massey University Archives. This display is a sample from a collection of model cars donated by the family of the late Stanley William (Bill) Toomath, who was a Wellington architect and head of the School of Design at the Wellington Polytechnic (1979-1989). Included in the collection are concept cars, many vintage cars, racing cars and late model European luxury cars. The earliest model is an 1893 Benz, an open touring car, which was chain driven. The donation included books about cars and car design as well as original brochures and promotional material. The collection was acquired, with assistance of Professor...Read more
The Library will be closed on Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day. Albany Library: Monday 26 January and Friday 6 February Manawatū and Wellington Libraries: Monday 19 January and Friday 6 February View all Library opening hours...Read more
Do you need money to study, research, or for your professional development? BreakOut database lists over 4000 scholarships, grants, awards, and fellowships for students, researchers, professional and personal development, and people looking for a...Read more
The word this week is: whakatā (far-car-taah) or rest. Enjoy your whakatā from work and study – its the holidays! Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: kaukau (co-co) or swim. Cannot wait to hit the beach for a kaukau this weekend! Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: whare hākinakina (far-rair haa-key-na-key-na) or gym. I will need to go to the whare hākinakina after Christmas! Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The Library will close for the year at 5 pm on Tuesday 23 December and re-open at 8 am on Monday 5 January. Details are available on Library Opening Hours. We wish you all a happy holiday break...Read more
The Lending Desk area and adjacent offices at Manawatū Library will be renovated over the next few weeks. The service desk for issues and enquiries will move during the building work. Any changes will be well-signposted. We apologise for any...Read more
The word this week is: rā whānau (rah far-no) or Happy Birthday. Rā whānau to anyone celebrating their birthday today! Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff. ...Read more
You are warmly invited to join us for a Christmas Carol and Waiata singing session, hosted by the bicultural groups at the Manawatū Library, Ngā Manu Ka Rere and Te Ara. Join us on the Concourse outside the Library (inside the Library, ground...Read more
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