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National Library does about face on Services to Schools cuts
EduTech

National Library does about face on Services to Schools cuts

National Library releases timetable for changes to Services to Schools program, aiming to get more books to students.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
LIANZA responds to National Library's cut to Services to Schools
EduTech

LIANZA responds to National Library's cut to Services to Schools

The changes are far-reaching and have implications beyond the National Library and schools, into the wider education and local government sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide
EduTech

Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide

Government must do more to close digital divide, says Green Party following release of new data on internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Teachers left to fend for themselves as National Library cuts lending to Kiwi schools
EduTech

Teachers left to fend for themselves as National Library cuts lending to Kiwi schools

New Zealand's National Library will cut specialist non-fiction book lending to schools, leaving educators struggling to source curriculum materials.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
New partnership provides more access to NZ's history
N4L

New partnership provides more access to NZ's history

DigitalNZ's new partnership with Radio NZ unlocks over 150,000 historic interviews and items, weaving NZ's story like never before.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2014
NZ National Library collects millionth digital pic
National Library of New Zealand

NZ National Library collects millionth digital pic

Rugby World Cup victory parade image becomes the milestone addition to the National Library's collection of digital heritage material.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012
Scholarship unveiled to honour Paul Reynolds
National Library of New Zealand

Scholarship unveiled to honour Paul Reynolds

A 'No Numpties' scholarship has been launched in honour of late internet pioneer Paul Reynolds, set to support the NZ cultural sector biennially.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2010

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