Margaret Mahy, New Zealand’s most celebrated children’s and young adult writer is the author of over 120 titles, including the very popular novel, The Changeover. For those who have not read the book, The Changeover is a supernatural thriller about a troubled teenager who must become a witch to save her little brother from an ancient spirit. It is full of humour, fantasy, adventure, science and the supernatural. The movie features newcomer Erana James as Laura Chant, the novel&r...

“This year’s shortlist reminds us that books are powerful vehicles for helping children make sense of their world and gain a better understanding of themselves and others. At times the vividly descriptive writing was brutal and heart-breaking, providing moving portrayals of life through the eyes of children and teenagers. All finalist titles are convincing in their realism, skilfully laced with honour and honesty throughout,” says convenor of judges Pam Jones.

Join in New Zealand's biggest celebration of neighbourliness. Celebrate with your neighbours on 25 and 26 March 2017.

We’re proud to announce that the winners in our Public libraries change lives competition have been decided. The web and social media competition ran during July and August and we hoped it would encourage stories that demonstrated the amazing power public libraries have to change and enrich people’s lives. The winners in the youth category were: First prize Samantha Romjin Second prize: Hariklia Nicola  Third prize: Hanah Adam Shah  Runners up: ...

Kiwi schoolchildren will be inspired to read, draw and develop their creative writing skills by 25 passionate and entertaining authors and illustrators in this year’s Finalist Authors’ Tour for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

In March 2016 eleven libraries across New Zealand piloted the Impact Survey administered by the University of Washington and initially funded by the Gates Foundation. New Zealand is the first country outside North America to use the survey, which gathers data about the impact having access to digital technologies through libraries has on people’s lives.

The HELL Reading Challenge has incentivised young New Zealanders to read more than 2.5 million books! This reading revolution has very likely already been sparked in your local community, with HELL intent on firing up young Kiwis’ passion for literature.

Public libraries are amazing places. They’re places to learn, connect, share and create. We want to gather and share the stories to show how libraries change lives. Enter your story to win!

Dunedin historians, vintage film buffs and heritage enthusiasts alike should enjoy a special Matariki presentation of footage drawn from Ngā Taonga: New Zealand’s moving image and sound archive.

The community still has two weeks to vote for one of five possible names for the new Sumner library, community centre and museum.