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What's on: Matariki 2019

Find out about library and community events in Christchurch celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year.

Tī Kōuka Whenua

Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.

Matariki 2019

In June we celebrate the Māori/Pacific New Year with whānau-friendly events around the city. Find out about Matariki.

The Treaty of Waitangi Collection
The Treaty of Waitangi
The Story Of A Treaty
An Illustrated History of the Treaty of Waitangi
Tangata Whenua
What Happened at Waitangi?
Treaty of Waitangi Settlements
The Waitangi Tribunal
Stories Without End
Redemption Songs
The Great War For New Zealand
The Shaping Of History
Encircled Lands
Hauraki Contested, 1769-1875
The Legacy of Guilt
Beyond the Imperial Frontier

Treaty of Waitangi

recommended by Simone_CCL

The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.

Ngā whetū matariki i whānakotia
The Stolen Stars of Matariki
Matariki
Tāwhirimātea
The Seven Kites of Matariki
Matariki
Grandma's Gloves
The Memory Tree
Old Hu-Hu
Te kōpere ō Hine
Ngā wīra o te pahi
Hūhū Koroheke
Matariki
Stardust
Ruru's Hangi

Matariki 2019: Resource list

recommended by ChristchurchLib

Selected Matariki resources relating to this year's theme - Te Kahui Kumanu a Matariki - The Guardian Stars of Matariki.

Recommended

Blogpost

Win: NZSO Winter Daydreams concert Win: NZSO Winter Daydreams concert

By Cclstaff
Win one of two double passes to the NZSO's Winter Daydreams concert at the Christchurch Town Hall on Thursday 27 June.
Win one of two double passes to the NZSO's Winter Daydreams concert at the Christchurch Town Hall on Thursday 27 June.
Article

Huraina Huraina

The Winter issue of our free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
The Winter issue of our free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
Website

New titles - June 2019 New titles - June 2019

Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Blogpost

Jane Goodall in Christchurch Jane Goodall in Christchurch

By Kimccl
Kim reports back from Jane Goodall's awesome talk in Christchurch.
Kim reports back from Jane Goodall's awesome talk in Christchurch.
Resource

Adventure Fiction Genre Guide Adventure Fiction Genre Guide

Go on a mission full of suspense and action, loaded with obstacles and dangers - our guide will help you find your next adventure read.
Go on a mission full of suspense and action, loaded with obstacles and dangers - our guide will help you find your next adventure read.

What's On

Event

Va Oceans Between Va Oceans Between

May 18th - Jul 21st
Southbase Gallery, Tūranga
Va Oceans Between is an exploration of Pacific people living in Christchurch, as seen through Polynesian artefacts from Canterbury Museum.
Va Oceans Between is an exploration of Pacific people living in Christchurch, as seen through Polynesian artefacts from Canterbury Museum.
Event

Knit 'n' Yarn Knit 'n' Yarn

Multiple libraries
Find a knit 'n' yarn session at a library near you. Bring your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project.
Find a knit 'n' yarn session at a library near you. Bring your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project.
Event

Reading to Dogs Reading to Dogs

New Brighton, Shirley, Papanui
Reading to dogs can help kids who struggle with reading aloud. Free 15 minute supervised after school sessions. Bookings required.
Reading to dogs can help kids who struggle with reading aloud. Free 15 minute supervised after school sessions. Bookings required.
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eResources

Blogpost

Big Library Read Big Library Read

By Simoneccl
Borrow LP Fergusson’s harrowing wartime love story A Dangerous Act of Kindness from the library as an eBook, with no waitlists or holds.
Borrow LP Fergusson’s harrowing wartime love story A Dangerous Act of Kindness from the library as an eBook, with no waitlists or holds.
Blogpost

Frocks and bodices: BBC period dramas Frocks and bodices: BBC period dramas

By Simoneccl
Simone recommends some great BBC period dramas, films and TV series available online via Access Video.
Simone recommends some great BBC period dramas, films and TV series available online via Access Video.
Blogpost

Learn English online with eResources Learn English online with eResources

By Simoneccl
Learn or need to improve your English? We have eResources that can help!
Learn or need to improve your English? We have eResources that can help!
Blogpost

Naxos Music Library World Naxos Music Library World

By Simoneccl
We are very excited to announce our latest music eResource - Naxos Music Library World. It's a celebration of musical diversity.
We are very excited to announce our latest music eResource - Naxos Music Library World. It's a celebration of musical diversity.
Blogpost

RBdigital Comics RBdigital Comics

By Simoneccl
Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
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Blog

Wet Paint - a guest blog by writer…

17/06/2019

World Refugee Day 2019

17/06/2019

Frocks and bodices: BBC period dramas

14/06/2019

Frost covered punga trees: Picturing…

13/06/2019

Win tickets to NZSO Podium series –…

11/06/2019

Community

Blogpost

National Volunteer Week - 16 to 22 June National Volunteer Week - 16 to 22 June

By Brendon
National Volunteer Week 2019 runs from Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 June. There is a Volunteer Expo at Tūranga on Sunday 16 June.
National Volunteer Week 2019 runs from Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 June. There is a Volunteer Expo at Tūranga on Sunday 16 June.
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Justices of the Peace (JPs) Justices of the Peace (JPs)

Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out more about JPs, what they do, and where to find them.
Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out more about JPs, what they do, and where to find them.
Blogpost

World Refugee Day 2019 World Refugee Day 2019

By Hongwangccl
The Diversity Group at Linwood Library highlight resources for and about refugees ahead of World Refugee Day, 20 June.
The Diversity Group at Linwood Library highlight resources for and about refugees ahead of World Refugee Day, 20 June.
Website

Technology Programmes - eKnow How Technology Programmes - eKnow How

Explore library sessions from basic computer skills to music production. Some are pay-for, & some are free drop-ins. Book your spot now!
Explore library sessions from basic computer skills to music production. Some are pay-for, & some are free drop-ins. Book your spot now!
News

Fendalton Library closed Fendalton Library closed

Fendalton Library and Service Centre building is closed for improvement, and is scheduled to reopen Monday 29 July.
Fendalton Library and Service Centre building is closed for improvement, and is scheduled to reopen Monday 29 July.
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Teens

Event

Qtopia & Tūranga: Book Speed Dating! Qtopia & Tūranga: Book Speed Dating!

Jun 20th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tūranga
Qtopia Christchurch & Tūranga bring you: Book Speed Dating! Come and take a deeper look at YA rainbow reads.
Qtopia Christchurch & Tūranga bring you: Book Speed Dating! Come and take a deeper look at YA rainbow reads.
Website

Young Adult Fiction Award shortlist 2019 Young Adult Fiction Award shortlist 2019

#ReadNZ at its best: the shortlist for the YA Fiction Award in the 2019 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults has been announced.
#ReadNZ at its best: the shortlist for the YA Fiction Award in the 2019 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults has been announced.
Blogpost

Armageddon Expo 2019! Armageddon Expo 2019!

By Reneeccl
Renee reports back from Armageddon Expo and picks some favourite cosplays and panels.
Renee reports back from Armageddon Expo and picks some favourite cosplays and panels.
Blogpost

Youth picks - May 2019 Youth picks - May 2019

By Donna R
Librarians pick a choice selection of stuff for Christchurch youth - books, events, exhibitions, and more!
Librarians pick a choice selection of stuff for Christchurch youth - books, events, exhibitions, and more!
Staff List

RHS Book Club May 2019 RHS Book Club May 2019

recommended by UpperRiccartonLibrary
Three word reviews from Riccarton High School Book Club.
Three word reviews from Riccarton High School Book Club.
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Local History

Brad McClurg with ice covered punga trees after a heavy frost in his garden in Riccarton. Christchurch Star Archive. In copyright. CCL-StarP-02900A
Blogpost

Frost covered punga tree, 16 June 1978 Frost covered punga tree, 16 June 1978

By Simonccl
Picturing Canterbury image of the week: Frost covered punga trees. Christchurch Star Archive. In copyright. CCL-StarP-02900A.
Picturing Canterbury image of the week: Frost covered punga trees. Christchurch Star Archive. In copyright. CCL-StarP-02900A.
The stereo lounge upstairs at the Record Room. 13 November 1982. In copyright. CCL-StarP-01587A.
Blogpost

Stereo lounge upstairs @ Record Room Stereo lounge upstairs @ Record Room

By Simonccl
Discovery Wall: The stereo lounge, located upstairs at the Record Room. 13 November 1982. CCL-StarP-01587A.
Discovery Wall: The stereo lounge, located upstairs at the Record Room. 13 November 1982. CCL-StarP-01587A.
Blogpost

Snow at Victoria Park, 1989 Snow at Victoria Park, 1989

By Simonccl
Timothy Hancock (left) and Justin Hancock in the snow at Victoria Park, 30 May 1989. An image from the Discovery Wall.
Timothy Hancock (left) and Justin Hancock in the snow at Victoria Park, 30 May 1989. An image from the Discovery Wall.
Blogpost

Car driving wrong way along Lichfield St Car driving wrong way along Lichfield St

By Simonccl
The first day of Lichfield Street becoming a one way system, 26 May 1969. An image from the Discovery Wall.
The first day of Lichfield Street becoming a one way system, 26 May 1969. An image from the Discovery Wall.
Website

The Christchurch Documentary Project The Christchurch Documentary Project

Photographers show ever-changing Christchurch: the central city, Bishopdale, the seaside suburbs, and Halswell. Next: Woolston!
Photographers show ever-changing Christchurch: the central city, Bishopdale, the seaside suburbs, and Halswell. Next: Woolston!
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Kids

Website

NZ Book Awards for Children & YA 2019 NZ Book Awards for Children & YA 2019

#ReadNZ at its best: the shortlists for the 2019 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced.
#ReadNZ at its best: the shortlists for the 2019 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced.
Website

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is 50! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is 50!

50th Anniversary “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”celebrations: Sumner Sat 8 June 2pm; Shirley Tues 11 June 10.30am; Linwood Mon 17 June 3.30pm
50th Anniversary “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”celebrations: Sumner Sat 8 June 2pm; Shirley Tues 11 June 10.30am; Linwood Mon 17 June 3.30pm
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School holidays at the library July 2019 School holidays at the library July 2019

Libraries and Learning Centres offer holiday programmes and affordable activities for children during the July school holidays.
Libraries and Learning Centres offer holiday programmes and affordable activities for children during the July school holidays.
Website

KidsFest KidsFest

Get your school holidays sorted! KidsFest is full of fun for kids and teens. It runs from 6 to 20 July. Book now!
Get your school holidays sorted! KidsFest is full of fun for kids and teens. It runs from 6 to 20 July. Book now!
Blogpost

Magical books and cakes: Barbara Else Magical books and cakes: Barbara Else

By Missbeecrafty
Missbeecrafty talks to Kiwi author Barbara Else her new children's fantasy book, the magic of reading... and cake!
Missbeecrafty talks to Kiwi author Barbara Else her new children's fantasy book, the magic of reading... and cake!
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