The national film library nfl was established in 1942 following the gifting of some documentary films by the british council, government film studios and. Go to the catalogue record for new zealand standards. The national library is led by the national library leadership team, consisting of the national librarian of the national library, the chief librarian of the alexander turnbull library, and other senior staff members. Find data from over 750,000 records in our growing database including video, audio and documents. For more information contact archives nz at research. The national library of new zealand catalogue contains records of published items held in the general collections, schools collection and the alexander turnbull library collections of the national library. Hello there, were the national library of new zealand. Aerial view of rongotai, wellington, including buildings for the new zealand centennial exhibition, 1939 reference number.
A colourised photo showing the public trust office building as decorated for the queens tour in 1953. National film unit national library of new zealand. The national film registry selects 25 films each year showcasing the range and diversity of american film heritage to increase awareness for its preservation. If you cant find the items you were looking for put in a request to purchase. Film archives collect, restore, investigate and conserve audiovisual content like films, documentaries, television programs and newsreel footage. Gives a history of filmmaking in nz and the national film unit. An extensive collection that will take you to help with study, recipes to excite your taste buds, international and national. For national film unit nfu productions we often hold. The location of the national library is more problematic. Type in the number of the standard in the space provided for the volume number. Most of the items within our ecollection are available anywhere, anytime, provided you have an internet connection and a suitable device. The units heritage of films is looked after today by archives new zealand. Whither archives new zealand and the national library. The national library of australia acknowledges first australian peoples as the traditional custodians of this country and their continued connection to land, sea, and culture.
How do you request a printed nz standard in the catalogue. Get an isbn, a cip record, and advice about legal deposit. This narrated reel culls from the nfu series to present a patriotic potted history of the war as it affected new zealand. Use te puna, epic and other national library services. An index for new zealand film and media, listing articles and reports on all topics. First new zealand libraries public libraries were set up not long after organised european. The archives library information center alic is more than a traditional library. Search dozens of national and international databases for reference material, heritage items, up to date research, and. Not all issues within these number ranges are held. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 registry the 2020 deadline for nominations is september 15, 2020. Nominate the 2019 additions to the registry have been announced. New zealand s documentary taonga in words, sounds and pictures are collected, protected and accessible connect. Short film, 1987 full length what really happened waitangi. National library of new zealand, te puna matauranga o aotearoa national library leadership team.
The purpose of the national library of new zealand te puna matauranga o aotearoa is to e. He worked closely with new zealands national library and archives new zealand to imagine their digital. The national film unit was established in august 1941 as a result of a cabinet decision to provide film publicity of new zealands war effort. Te punas cloudbased national bibliographic infrastructure allows its unique collections to be findable and accessible throughout new zealand and. Wellington to have a third new central city library. The auckland and christchurch locations provide services to schools. National film units history and legacy, lynn freeman talks to film historians dr simon sigley and dr roger horrocks.
National film unit collection celebrating the 75th anniversary of government. Rnz national broadcasts 24 hours a day, featuring the best in news, current affairs, maori programming, series, readings and music plus podcasts, a live audio feed and ondemand programmes. National library nz on the commons collections victorian publishers bookbindings. They are part of the department of internal affairs. The national library of new zealand was formed in 1965 when the alexander turnbull library, the general assembly library, and the national library service were brought together by the national library act 1965. New zealanders can easily access national and international resources through. We hold film footage from a variety of sources, all of which were created by government departments. The national library of new zealand is here to help you access and use the collective knowledge of the nation. The minister responsible for the national library is the minister of internal. Television, 1994 full length turangawaewae a place to stand. Aerial view of rongotai, wellington, 1939 aerial view of. Start your research at the alexander turnbull library. The official youtube channel of the national library of new zealand. Strengthening our national archives and libraries ministers release.
Nzs audiovisual treasure trove, spanning the history of movie, radio and tv production. National film library, new zealand the national film library nfl was established in 1942 following the gifting of some documentary films by the british council, government film studios and ministry of information for use in new zealand schools. Short film, 2007 full length nice one comedy excerpts. The national film unit nfu material is the most significant audiovisual collection held by archives new zealand. Browse through our library of supporting information including application guidelines and forms, annual reports, international film festival information, research, and guidance for coproductions and international productions. National library of nz online store national library of. Nga taonga is the new zealand archive of film, television and sound. Archives new zealand film minisite national film unit. Then learn the science behind the worlds wildest roller coasters, water slides, and more.
Search our unpublished collections, including manuscripts, images, audio, and more. Grab a book, pull up a seat and relax in the outdoor reading room. Images from national library of nz ministry for culture. It is not a public records office but there is a parallel in that what archives new zealand is to the government, the national library is to new zealand society as a whole. Discover aotearoa new zealands audiovisual heritage. National library of new zealand, wellington, new zealand. The national library has three locations, in wellington, auckland and christchurch. National library of new zealand added a new photo to the album. Public libraries te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. Ephemera friday at national library of new zealand. Naming of our newest cbd library caps off busy year for library services. The national library pays respect to the resilience and strength of ancestors and elders past, present, and emerging and extends that respect to all first australian peoples.
National film unit compilation 1940s to 1970s youtube. Direct connect academic journals, magazines, newspapers, newswires, reference books and company information from australian, new zealand and. Short film, 2003 full length television, 2005 full length careful with that axe. Archives library information center alic national archives. By retaining the social records historically dominated by books it introduces an accountability for society.
There is something for everyone in the wee small hours of a brand new day, every day, on our all night programme, a livehosted programme of features. Find out how these cuties were saved by kind humans. You can filter our resouces by type, fund, or funding programme. Heres just a few examples of the exciting content you can access through digitalnz. In this issue of national geographic kids, weve got five amazing koala rescue stories. Note the standards are not listed individually, but grouped within a number range. Recognizing that our customers no longer expect to work within the walls of a library, these pages are designed to provide nara staff and researchers nationwide with convenient access to content beyond the physical holdings of our traditional library. National library of nz shop selling art, homewares, books and gifts, including items made exclusively for the national library of new zealand. We offer a wide range of financial services in nz, with global reach as a subsidiary of the anz group. Our ecollections ecollection refers to all library items that exist in digital format and made available online or through the computer network at your local library.
There were also around 2,500 school libraries, with some schools owning more than one library. The national library of new zealand manages te puna services, which provides libraries across the country with access to core library services. Find abstracts of articles from a huge range of new zealand periodicals, and how to get them. From its founding until 1963 the library had walter harris 19031990 as its head. Preserving the nations memory ptnm is a multiyear programme seeking to upgrade and expand the physical infrastructure, storage capacity, and digital support for archives nz and the national library, with the possible inclusion of nga taonga. It traces the progress of nz forces overseas, but total mobilisation also means the. Often, every country has its own film archive to preserve the national audiovisual heritage.
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