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18 August, 2008

Judith Tizard launches Library Week

Library Week is to be launched at the National Library in Wellington tonight kicking off a nation-wide programme of activities designed to celebrate the services of local libraries.

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28 July, 2008

Research shows Kiwis are becoming internet savvy

Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe and National Library Minister Judith Tizard say internet use is a regular and important part of life for the majority of New Zealanders according the to latest World Internet Project New Zealand survey released by AUT.

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27 May, 2008

Major Redevelopment of National Library

A major investment in the redevelopment of the National Library of New Zealand was announced today. The redevelopment project involves capital spending of $69 million over five years with the project due for completion in late 2011.

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4 December, 2007

Announcement of 2007 Poet Laureate

Minister responsible for the National Library Judith Tizard announced Michele Leggott as New Zealand’s Poet Laureate for 2007/08 at a function at Parliament this evening.

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30 November, 2007

Address to Digital Future Summit

It is my view that digital content should be – and must be - at the heart of the broader digital strategy.

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15 October, 2007

Pass it on: Library Week 2007

Speech to launch Library Week 2007, National Library, Wellington

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14 October, 2007

Information and ideas – pass them on!

The Minister Responsible for the National Library Judith Tizard is welcoming Library Week 2007, which kicks off tomorrow around the theme of 'Pass it on; Kia hiwa Ra'.

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10 September, 2007

Address to LIANZA Conference 2007

What other sector touches so many people, so many communities and has such a strong brand – a brand with values based around heritage, integrity, knowledge and now connections?

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6 September, 2007

Building a Digital New Zealand

“New Zealand’s Digital Content Strategy, launched today, will help Kiwis create, share and use new digital content,’’ said Minister for Information Technology David Cunliffe and Minister Responsible for the National Library Judith Tizard.

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17 May, 2007

Support for digital content expansion

The National Library will receive Budget 2007 funding of $8 million of operating funding and $200,000 of capital funding over four years for its work on the NZ Digital Content Strategy

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17 May, 2007

New Zealand Poet Laureate Award

A new Poet Laureate Award will recognise writers who have made an outstanding contribution to New Zealand poetry

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9 May, 2007

School Journal exhibition a celebration of collaboration

A Nest of Singing Birds, an exhibition celebrating 100 years of the School Journal is an exciting treasure trove of New Zealand art and literature, and an achievement for the Government organisations that put it together, National Library and Archives New Zealand Minister Judith Tizard said today.

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12 March, 2007

People’s Network will create a digital future for all

The Aotearoa People's Network will eventually give every public library - and therefore every New Zealander - fast and easy access to the information they need.

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26 February, 2007

Public Libraries Summit

Speech prepared for opening of the Summit.

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16 November, 2006

Creating a digital future

Unlocking, protecting and preserving NZ’s digital information is at the heart of a new discussion document

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18 September, 2006

Get connected during Library Week

National Library Minister Judith Tizard is encouraging New Zealanders to get connected with their local library during Library Week.

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31 August, 2006

Library & Information Commissioners announced

Judith Tizard has announced three new appointments and a new Chair of the Library and Information Advisory Commission.

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31 August, 2006

Alexander Turnbull Library Guardians announced

Three new members have been appointed Guardians/ Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library.

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15 June, 2006

Launch of Ngâ Upoko Tukutuku Mâori Subject Headings

New Zealand is the first country in the world to develop a classification system based on a traditional indigenous worldview.

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9 May, 2006

National Library gets Budget go ahead to plan major expansion

Budget 2006: The National Library will be funded to evaluate redevelopment options

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9 May, 2006

Trends Toward Collaboration

Speech delivered to the National Library Society's Annual General Meeting on 9 May 2006

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4 May, 2006

Broadband offers instant access to national knowledge resources

Broadband will help New Zealand to be a world leader at using information and communications technology for economic, social and cultural gain.

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1 May, 2006

Public Libraries looking ahead

For the first time an agreed direction and future has been developed for our public libraries in a strategy launched today by Judith Tizard.

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1 May, 2006

A Strategic Framework for Public Libraries 2006-2016

Speech prepared for the launch to public libraries and local government.

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24 November, 2005

Speech: Opening of National Digital Forum

Welcome to you all at the 4th National Digital Forum (NDF), and my first NDF as the Minister responsible for Archives NZ and the National Library of New Zealand.

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