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| Oliver Field | Community Connections Librarian | Buller District Libraries I am originally from South Africa but have been in Aotearoa for three years. I have a background in education and have been at Buller District Libraries since September 2024. I have a passion for literacy and am looking forward to sharing ideas and learning more about the New Zealand library world at the National Forum – in particular the children’s and young adult spaces. Away from work, I enjoy playing and watching sport, and reading books that I’ve taken out from the library. |
| Fiona Rongo | Puna KÅrero Ratonga Hangarau | Technical Services Librarian | Matamata-Piako I have held the diverse and wide-ranging role of Technical Services Librarian here at Matamata Piako District Libraries since June 2023. Prior to moving to Matamata Piako District, I worked in the academic libraries sector for 30 years at Te Pukenga Manukau Institute of Technology , most recently as Library and Learning Services Manager. Since moving from academic libraries to the public libraries landscape I have attended PLNZ Waikato Bay of Plenty Regional meetings (online and one in person), and have found them to be very useful in helping me gain a better understanding about how New Zealand public libraries work, especially at the leadership and strategic level. I am currently Co-Chair of the LIANZA Te Whakakitenga aa Kaimai Regional Committee, and have just recommenced my LIANZA Professional Registration. I am already an Associate of LIANZA. Fiona is attending the PLNZ National forum via a regional scholarship sponsored by Peter Pal. |
