CareyOnline: CareyWeekly Newsletter 2026 S2 Week 11

New Library Manager!

We are excited to announce that Amanda Bond will be joining the Carey team as Library Manager/Student Support Director on 5 October.

Amanda brings extensive library leadership experience, having served as a teacher librarian in New Zealand and internationally. Most recently she has worked with the National Library of New Zealand supporting schools, educators, and librarians across the country. We are excited to have her joining us at Carey!

In the meantime the Library has staff available to you via email:

Library: library@carey.ac.nz
Student Support: studentsupport@carey.ac.nz

Or email Neroli for any of your questions and for connection.

Update to Library Opening Hours

As part of us managing some of these changes to the team, the library hours are being adjusted Monday to Friday to close at 5:00pm.

The library (and Te Whare Totara) will be open:

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 12:30pm

Don’t miss the next Carey Cuppa Catchup in Tauranga!

📅 22 September
🕚 11am
📍 Golden Sands Baptist Church

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Looking for some Spring-time fun and community? 🌺

On Tuesday 22 September, our Carey whānau will be hosting a shorter Karakia on campus (11:15am) and then heading over to Cornwall Park, at the base of Maungakiekie to:

Share a catered picnic lunch together 🌯
Compete in our annual Staff vs Students Volleyball Match 🏐

We aim to bring the event to a close in time for students to return to campus via carpool for our 1:30pm lectures. So please join us for this beautiful time together😊

Planning to Graduate in 2027?

If you’re finishing a qualification this year, don’t forget to apply to graduate! Graduation will be held on Saturday 15 May 2027.

If you have any questions about applying, please talk to Neroli.

It's time for a competition!

Have you seen this ad? We are keen to get some pics of YOU on it! We want to see pics of you fabulous students studying in your places… at the kitchen table, in your church, while milking the cows, listening to a lecture while driving… running.. at the gym… However you engage with Carey—we want to see it!!

There is a prize…

We are looking for:

short videos of you studying in your context
pics of you studying in your context

Be creative, have some fun! We may use some of these on socials, and/or in print media so please ensure pics are high resolution.

Did we mention there is a prize?! Send yours in by 16 October and we will award a prize to our fav entry.

Email or WhatsApp to Nicola or Levi

Last chance to get some Centenary Merch!

For a limited time, all remaining Centenary merchandise is 15% off.

Choose from keepsake items including keep cups, hoodies, tees, pins, and more. Stock is limited, so once it's gone, it's gone.

👉 Grab a piece of Carey hostory before it sells out.

No Voice Uncounted

Following Jesus shapes how we participate in our democracy. This video from Common Grace Aotearoa encourages Christians to think about their neighbours, care for creation, and seek justice for all when voting.

With changes to enrolment rules, it’s important to check your details and help others make sure their voices are heard. Watch the video to learn more about how we can love our neighbours through participating in our democracy.

The First Steps course has been developed so that you can familiarise yourself with life at Carey and give you vital academic skills for your study journey. Session 10 is Referencing a Commentary, watch it here:

Weekly Karakia

Join us for Karakia (chapel) this week at 11.15am as Sam brings us a message from 2 Kings 9. You won’t want to miss it!

Listen to past messages from Karakia on the CareyOPEN podcast

The Library

The Ayson-Clifford Library is at the heart of student life at Carey, providing the resources, guidance, and support you need to succeed in your studies. Whether you're studying on campus or online, Siong Ng, our Library Manager and Student Support Director, is here to help with finding resources, referencing, research, assessment skills, and general study support.

If you need assistance, you're always welcome to drop into the library, give Siong a call on 09 526 0347, or send an email. No question is too small—we're here to help you make the most of your time at Carey.

Library Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 5pm
Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 12.30pm

If you need access to the library after hours and on Saturdays, email the library.

Stay updated

Please make sure you are regularly logging into your Carey Student email. All key comms from your classes and from Neroli will be sent here, so we recommend checking these at least once a week!