Users can’t currently connect to their Interloans accounts – we’re working on getting this sorted asap.  Could you forward all queries to interloans@libr.canterbury.ac.nz or extn 93908 thanks, Sue

For those who can’t make it for our shared kai and waiata event today, but are interested in hearing the answers to our ‘He pātai o te rā’ challenge, click on this document here :Answers He Pātai o te Rā .

Thanks so much everyone who took part!  I absolutely learned a lot as I hope you did too.

Last pātai, and last chance to answer before our shared kai at 1pm!

The Ngāi Tahu Research Centre offers how many scholarships per year?  Answers to Sue Thompson

We’re running out of days, second to last chance to give ‘He pātai o te rā’ a go and earn yourself a small prize at tomorrow’s shared kai.

Can you name the five values Ngāi Tahu list on their website, and their meaning?

Thanks, answers to Sue Thompson

In UC’s Rautaki Whakawhanake Kaupapa Māori, what is one of the listed strategies to help Māori students achieve?

Answers to Sue Thompson, kia ora!

What services or areas of responsibility does the AVC Māori provide?

Answers to Sue Thompson again thanks,

Due to an external software problem, new patrons trying to access the Interloans form, are currently unable to get in.  This won’t be affecting anyone who has requested interloans before – just new users.  If you field complaints, please let them know we are chasing this with vendors now.   Could they try again later today or tomorrow – or to get in touch with us on extn 8722, or interloans@libr.canterbury.ac.nz

Kia ora koutou,  welcome to week 2 of our extended Te Wiki o te Reo Māori ‘He pātai o te rā’ challenge!

Here’s today’s question :

Name one library resource for someone interested in learning te reo.

Answers please to Sue Thompson.   Kia ora!

Q 1 : Click on the kowhaiwhai on the UC home page.   What do the UC colours red, black/grey and white signify?

A : The black/grey represents “Te Po” the darkness, the red represents the blood that was spilt, the white represents “Te Ao Marama” – the light.  See : http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/maoristudents/kowhaiwhai.shtml

Q  2 :   On the UC page for Māori students there is a video, what were some of the positive things some students have experienced at UC?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_y-bVvaUaU&rel=0

 A : Motorsports and rugby, among other things!

Q 3 :  There are two study centres for Māori students on campus, providing teaching and learning space and kitchen facilities.   Where are these located?

A : Te Whare Akonga o Te Akatoki, Ilam Road, and Te Puna i Te Ora at Dovedale

Q 4 :  Who is eligible for the Tuakana Mentoring Programme?

A : New to UC Māori students

Kia ora e hoa mā!

Here is the question for Rāmere :

Who was Tā Apirana Ngata?  Hint, he appears on a UC webpage…

Answers to Sue Thompson