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Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries

Auckland Libraries

Welcome to Ngā Pātaka Kōrero Auckland Libraries podcast page! Catch up on author talks, events and concerts, and hear more in-depth commentary from the curatorial team behind our taonga treasured collections and exhibitions.

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00:20:44

Marilyn Portman - on celebrating music in the library

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/09/18

Join Marilyn Portman in conversation with Sue Berman on the history of musical concerts at the Auckland City Central Library. In this interview she shares the story behind the foundation of the regular concert series, its many different iterations, and shares some favourite moments across her long career as a music librarian.For more images and to read more about the concerts check out our Heritage et AL blog

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00:58:20

The Kotuku Quintet - Mozart to Matariki

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/09/09

On Thursday 26 June 2025, Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library presented The Kotuku Quintet in a special concert: From Mozart to MatarikiThe programme was based on a Mozart piano concerto and drew on inspiration from the celebration of Matariki in a brand new work by pianist and composer Louise Webster. Piano concerto no. 13 in C, KV 415 W.A. Mozart Allegro ; Andante ; Rondeau: Allegro Mozart’s Piano concerto in C KV 415 was written in Vienna in 1782, one of three composed for sale to the

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00:46:59

Otherhood: a conversation with Lil O’Brien and Paula...

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/08/25

The Tāmaki Untold series celebrates the taonga, stories and creativity of Auckland.In this episode listen in to the conversation held at Nga Pātaka Kōrero o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Central Library on Otherhood: Conversation about being childless, childfree and child-adjacent with guest writers Lil O'Brien and Paula Morris. Facilitated by librarian reading engagement specialist Alison Fitzpatrick. Otherhood was published in 2024 and is available for loan on the libraries catalogue:

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00:33:30

We Read Auckland 2025: Michael Bennett - Carved in Blood

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/07/30

Alison is joined in the studio by author Michael Bennett, to discuss his novel Carved in Blood, the third instalment in the gripping Hana Westerman series. Carved in Blood is published by Simon & Schuster and can be borrowed from Bestie collection displays in all Auckland Council libraries or requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue https://bit.ly/3H48jtmThis interview was recorded for Auckland Council Libraries' We Read Auckland festival of Auckland's readers and writers, celebrated 1 - 31

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00:42:08

We Read Auckland 2025: Diana Wichtel: Unreel

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/07/30

Alison is joined in the studio by author Diana Wichtel, to discuss her memoir Unreel: A life in review, published by Penguin. Diana is an award-winning reviewer and bestselling author of Driving to Treblinka. Unreel is a brilliantly funny, achingly nostalgic memoir of a life spent watching and writing. Unreel can be borrowed from Bestie collection displays in all Auckland Council libraries or requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue https://bit.ly/4m4TsOg This interview was recorded for

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00:49:37

Tāmaki Untold: Ka mua ka muri: Moving forward with Te...

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/07/07

On Saturday 28 June in celebration of Matariki and as part of our Tāmaki Untold series, Auckland Libraries hosted a conversation between Roimata Smail, author of ‘Understanding Te Tiriti’ and Avril Bell, author of ‘Becoming Tangata Tiriti’.The two authors discussed the meaning of Te Tiriti and how we can work on better honouring this foundational document. The rich conversation and exploration of ideas, offer listeners a conversational glimpse into the detail of the books' content. Listen in to

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00:20:43

Tania Mace: Lost Neighbourhoods of Central Auckland

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/05/29

In this track Sue Berman talks with Tania Mace about her research into early inner city Auckland neighbourhoods. Tania talks about her history research interests, her approach to documentary heritage material, her discoveries and the opportunities for research still to come. Tania's research was undertaken with the support of the Auckland Libraries Heritage Trust - John Stacpoole Scholarship and through the use of the Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. Listen to the associated oral

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00:33:36

Indigenous SciFi and Aotearoa Futurism: Dr. Gina Cole...

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/05/28

Explore space, time, and technology in science fiction through indigenous lenses with award-winning author Dr Gina Cole (Black Ice Matter; Na Viro) and writer, critic and producer, Dan Taipua. Dr. Gina Cole is an award-winning author of Fijian, Scottish and Welsh descent. Her collection Black Ice Matter won the Hubert Church Prize for Best First Book Fiction in 2017. Her science fiction fantasy novel Na Viro (Huia, 2022) is a work of Pasifikafuturism following sisters wayfinding through sea and

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00:13:08

Lost in time: The art of Mike Hinge

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/04/16

In this bonus track join host Sue Berman as she talks with Florette Cardon, Senior Library Research Assistant and exhibition curator researcher. Florette tells the story of how she came to dig deep into the world of Science Fiction art and design, leading her to discover and celebrate the work of Auckland born artist Mike Hinge.See the exhibition on the Ground Floor of the Central City Library until the end of April or read more here:

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00:02:29

Suzanne Chan On - Recollections of Greys Avenue

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/04/07

This clip is drawn from an oral history with Suzanne Chan On as part of theFrom Guangdong to Aotearoa Collection. In this snippet Suzanne talks about activities seen and unseen. She describes shops, gambling and opium dens in the Greys Avenue neighbourhood. See the exhibition: Lost Neighbourhoods of Central Auckland on Level 2 of the Central City Library April - May 2025 Suzanne Chan On, oral history, 2014, interviewer Sue Gee, From Guangdong to Aotearoa Collection, Auckland Libraries Heritage

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00:02:28

Suzanne Chan On - Recollections of Ann's Dairy

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/04/07

This clip is drawn from an oral history with Suzanne Chan On as part of the From Guangdong to Aotearoa Collection. In this snippet Suzanne talks about the area and the people who came into Ann’s Dairy. See the exhibition: Lost Neighbourhoods of Central Auckland on Level 2 of the Central City Library April - May 2025 Suzanne Chan On, oral history, 2014, interviewer Sue Gee, From Guangdong to Aotearoa Collection, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, OH-1133-003 Image: Accompany material

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00:14:46

Other Worlds : Utopia and Dystopia

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/02/18

In this episode of Other Worlds, we explore some of the most iconic works of dystopian and utopian literature and the value of reading these works within the science fiction genre. Joining Sue Berman to discuss this theme is Other Worlds exhibition curator Renee Orr. We talk about Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World', Margaret Atwood’s 'The Handmaid's Tale', the utopian vision of Charlotte Perkins Gilman in 'Herland' and the 1970s classic, Marge Piercy’s 'Woman on the Edge of Time'. Visit the onsite

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00:15:29

Other Worlds : Inner Worlds

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/02/04

In this episode of Other Worlds, we explore the notion of Inner Worlds by looking closely at the idea of inner space vs. outer space - the power and problems of our own minds. Exploring these ideas with Sue Berman is Other Worlds exhibition curator Andrew Henry. We discuss a range of texts including 'Return to Tomorrow' and 'Dianetics' by L. Ron Hubbard, 'The World of Null-A' by A.E. Van Vogt, and 'The Dreaming Jewels' by Theodore Sturgeon as well as the well-known Robert Louis Stevenson’s

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00:23:49

Other Worlds : Robots and Monsters

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/02/04

In this episode of Other Worlds, we delve into the fascinating world of robots and monsters, and the intersection of science fiction writing and pop culture. Robots and monsters have clearly captivated the imagination of writers and artists for centuries, to discuss this theme is Other Worlds exhibition curator Renee Orr. We discuss magazines with evocative cover art, 19th and 20th century classics like Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein' and Frank Herbert’s 'Dune', and objects like the Blade runner

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00:13:33

Other Worlds : Empty City

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/02/04

In this episode of Other Worlds, we explore the theme and concept ‘The Empty City’. This theme stretches across time, art, literature, and imagination as we examine the many ways that the empty city, or the city emptied of its people, has been represented in science fiction. Joining Sue Berman to discuss this theme is Other Worlds exhibition curator Andrew Henry. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and

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00:20:33

Other Worlds : Beyond Books

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/02/04

In this episode of Other Worlds, we look Beyond Books into the fascinating world of science fiction related pop culture, and the artefacts that bring these worlds to life. We check out pop up books and bubble gum cards, 8mm film, figurines and LPs in this romp through collectables and material culture. To look at this theme I am joined by Other Worlds exhibition activation curator Brent Giblin. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and

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00:20:08

Other Worlds : Colonisation

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/02/04

In this episode of Other Worlds, we discuss colonisation, a theme explored through science fiction writing. Joining Sue Berman to discuss this theme is Other Worlds exhibition curator Renee Orr. We talk about how writers have used science fiction to explore very real and complex aspects of human society and history, and, how the themes of invasion, colonisation, language and cultural difference come up again and again in speculative fiction. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of

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00:19:03

Other Worlds : Mars

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/02/04

In this episode of Other Worlds, we explore how the mysterious red planet has fascinated writers and scientists for centuries. Mars has inspired many different narratives, including Martian invasions, philosophical reflections on life beyond Earth, visions of terraforming and colonisation. Joining Sue Berman to discuss the works of H.G. Wells to modern depictions of a colonised Mars in Kim Stanley Robinson’s 'Green Mars' and many more great reads, is Other Worlds exhibition curator Renee Orr

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00:14:59

Other Worlds : Fandom

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/02/04

In this episode of Other Worlds, we discuss an important part of the history and development of the science fiction genre - the power and influence of fans! To discuss this, Sue Berman is joined by Other Worlds exhibition curator, Andrew Henry. We examine how the influence of fandom has helped shape and define science fiction since its inception as a genre, and just how integral the fan base is to the development of seminal works. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and

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00:14:59

Other Worlds : Science Fact

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries ·

2025/02/04

In this episode of Other Worlds, we explore the literary convergence of science fiction and science fact. To explore this theme, Sue Berman is joined by Other Worlds exhibition curator Andrew Henry. We discuss the exciting crossroads between science fiction and real world scientific developments, illustrated through published material that intone seer-like qualities to the authors - everything from consumer electronics to future war machines. Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of

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