Tamati Coffey of Rotorua an open book at the library

Waiariki MP Tamati Coffey was an open book while sharing his story with members of the community

A Matariki Māngai: Living Book – Tamati Coffey's session was held Wednesday at The Rotorua Library

(19659002) The chapters of the discussion focused on the beginnings of life, primary school, adolescence, adulthood, career, the favorite book and movie, and hopes for the future

. Tamati mentioned, the leadership was the one that people asked a few questions around him.

Tamati says that leaders can appear in many areas of people's lives, including in their community, in their hapū and in their whānau.

"I think leaders need to have their hearts in the right place and do it for the right reasons."

The leadership qualities that he admires include strong but peaceful, inclusive leadership. Hip leaders and determination.

"Models take all their forms and spread throughout our lives, and may be in places we do not expect."

One of the most playful subjects was The Books Tamati's favorites, with Dr. Seuss's books being a big winner for him, as he had underlying political statements in his stories.

"He is a legend in terms of foresight that he had."

Library Rotorua kaiurungi mātauranga Māori Anahera Sadler explains that the concept of living books has not been used at the Rotorua Library before the Matariki Māngai series: Living Books this year.

She says this concept is based on an international concept of libraries around the world and thinks that concept can work well for Rotorua communities.

"Providing a forum for asking leaders the questions they may have about their life experiences is a rare opportunity to get an idea of ​​the qualities and attributes of what makes a great leader. "

Anahera says that they will hold more sessions with other people from different backgrounds and interests.

She says Marama Davidson, their first book of life, "

" Tamati Coffey also enjoyed the experience and even offered to help us connect to other people.

She says that they asked Tamati to be part of these series because he has charisma. He is also the member for Waiariki and represents the interests of Maori in our electorate. "

She says that it is expected that during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori in September, Living Books sessions will also be held at Te Reo Māori, further supporting the vision of the library to increase the visibility of Te Reo Māori to connect Te Arawa, our Maori communities, kura ka upapa and wharekura to leaders, to inspire and provoke discussion.