Supporting and Developing Public Libraries

We promote and support public libraries in New Zealand so they can continue to provide a vital service, improve community well-being, and support life-long learning.

Public Libraries of New Zealand

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Kōtui - New Library Service Gains Members

Kōtui is a shared library management and resource discovery system which enables public libraries from across New Zealand to collaborate regardless of geographical location. The word 'kōtui' in te reo Māori means to interlace or interweave.

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West Coast / Top of the South Island Regional Update

The West Coast/Top of the South Island region have seen plenty of recent activity: three of the six libraries have joined the Kōtui Consortium; Grey District Libraries completed a three year project to create new archive facilities and Nelson’s Stoke Library was given a facelift.

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