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National Library of New Zealand stories

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More of NZ's digital content to become freely available
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Kiwis gain free access to a treasure trove of digital content through the pioneering open-source tool, Supplejack, in a national collaborative effort.
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National Library does about face on Services to Schools cuts
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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National Library releases timetable for changes to Services to Schools program, aiming to get more books to students.
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LIANZA responds to National Library's cut to Services to Schools
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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The changes are far-reaching and have implications beyond the National Library and schools, into the wider education and local government sectors.
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Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Government must do more to close digital divide, says Green Party following release of new data on internet access.
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Teachers left to fend for themselves as National Library cuts lending to Kiwi schools
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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New Zealand's National Library will cut specialist non-fiction book lending to schools, leaving educators struggling to source curriculum materials.
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New partnership provides more access to NZ's history
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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DigitalNZ's new partnership with Radio NZ unlocks over 150,000 historic interviews and items, weaving NZ's story like never before.
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NZ National Library collects millionth digital pic
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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Rugby World Cup victory parade image becomes the milestone addition to the National Library’s collection of digital heritage material.
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Scholarship unveiled to honour Paul Reynolds
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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A 'No Numpties' scholarship has been launched in honour of late internet pioneer Paul Reynolds, set to support the NZ cultural sector biennially.