29 August, 2008
Big boost for Aotearoa People’s Network welcomed
Judith Tizard welcomes extra funding for the Aotearoa People’s Network, which provides people with free access to broadband internet through local libraries.
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Associated Ministers
- Judith Tizard - Minister responsible
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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full speech >>15 October, 2007
Pass it on: Library Week 2007
Speech to launch Library Week 2007, National Library, Wellington
Read full speech >>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'.
Read full release >>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?
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>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
Read full release >>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
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>26 February, 2007
Public Libraries Summit
Speech prepared for opening of the Summit.
Read full speech >>16 November, 2006
Creating a digital future
Unlocking, protecting and preserving NZ’s digital information is at the heart of a new discussion document
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>31 August, 2006
Alexander Turnbull Library Guardians announced
Three new members have been appointed Guardians/ Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full speech >>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
Read full release >>9 May, 2006
Trends Toward Collaboration
Speech delivered to the National Library Society's Annual General Meeting on 9 May 2006
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>1 May, 2006
A Strategic Framework for Public Libraries 2006-2016
Speech prepared for the launch to public libraries and local government.
Read full speech >>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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