New Zealand at large. New library in Palmerston North

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Year
1996
Reference
203546
Media type
Audio
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Rights Information
Year
1996
Reference
203546
Media type
Audio
Series
New Zealand at large, 1995-1996.
Categories
Documentary radio programs
Nonfiction radio programs
Radio programs
Sound recordings
Duration
00:07:03
Credits
RNZ Collection
National Radio (N.Z.) (estab. 1986, closed 2007), Broadcaster
Johnston, Ian, Interviewer
Lewis, Anthony, Interviewee

Ian Johnston talks to Palmerston North city's Chief Librarian Anthony Lewis about symbolically moving books to the new library via a human chain.

The first book is handed from the old library to a child named Emma, who then passes it on via human chain across the city's Square to the new library.
Haka pōwhiri
Interview with Anthony Lewis about why the city needed a new library, the role of libraries in society, criticisms of the new building.