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The Aotearoa People’s Network provides people with free access to broadband internet through local libraries and has received a $2 million boost to extend its service into even more communiti

The launch of Library Week at the National Library in Wellington tonight will kick off a nation-wide programme of activities designed to celebrate the services of local libraries. 

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 (WIPNZ) survey released by AUT, Communications and

Prime Minister Helen Clark and the Minister Responsible for the National Library, Judith Tizard, announced today a major investment in the redevelopment of the National Library of New Zealand.

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.

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'.

“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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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