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Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
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Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
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What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in June, July, and August. Pick up our Winter brochure in libraries or read it online.
KidsFest - 4 July to 19 July
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids. Have a look at what's happening in libraries. Tickets go live Tuesday 9 June, 9am.
Exhibition: Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: 6 June-26 July 2026
Ahakoa he iti he pounamu brings library treasures together. Find out about the exhibition at Te Pito Huarewa Gallery in Tūranga.
Library Newsletters
We'd love to tell you about new books and resources, cool events, & services you can use. Subscribe now for subject-specific newsletters!
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What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in June, July, and August. Pick up our Winter brochure in libraries or read it online.
eResources
eResources
I want to watch: Movies and TV
Movies, documentaries, or dramas. Stream them for free with your library membership. Read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
Ticket-free Favourites Collection on Kanopy
New to Kanopy. The Favourites Collection with unlimited, ticket-free viewing.
Why wait? Listen now on uLibrary
These eAudiobooks are exclusive to uLibrary and available right away.
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I want to watch: Movies and TV
Movies, documentaries, or dramas. Stream them for free with your library membership. Read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
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For Readers
New For You - June 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
True crime reading guide
Truth can be stranger than fiction and just as gripping - read tales of murder, investigations, trials, and the wrongfully imprisoned.
New Zealand fiction reading guide
Explore adult fiction by New Zealand writers. Stories in a range of genres revealing something of our national character.
New For You
New For You - June 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New titles
New titles
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Best NZ book covers of 2026 ... so far!
Fungi, the 80s, bugs, and crinkled up paper - these are the book covers from Aotearoa that have made Donna go "Ooooo look at that".
Best book covers of 2026 ... so far!
Donna picks favourite book covers - they use font, typography, colour, and clever effects, and some classic paintings are in the mix.
Best of 2026 ... so far! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Donna's favourite reads of the year so far include memoirs by Elizabeth Knox, Kathy Burke, Melissa Auf Der Maur and Tame Iti. 🥇💗📚
Treachery at Tūranga: Ngaio Marsh Mystery in the Library
Canterbury crime buffs were treated to a panel of New Zealand crime and mystery writers ahead of the Ngaio Marsh Awards.
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Best NZ book covers of 2026 ... so far!
Fungi, the 80s, bugs, and crinkled up paper - these are the book covers from Aotearoa that have made Donna go "Ooooo look at that".