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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 14 - 20 o Hepetema 2026
Explore resources and events to help you strengthen your reo during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week, 14 to 20 September 2026.
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 14 - 20 o Hepetema 2026
Explore resources and events to help you strengthen your reo during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week, 14 to 20 September 2026.
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Sustainable living
Find out about the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap, events, and stash and clothing swaps happening in Sustainable Spring.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
WORD Christchurch Festival is over - you can still borrow books by WORD writers, explore librarian picks, & read event reports.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities. Bookings are open now.
WHAIAO Exhibition: 8 August to 29 November
An exploration and celebration of Māori worldviews & the items we are humbly able to hold in our collections at Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.
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Sustainable living
Find out about the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap, events, and stash and clothing swaps happening in Sustainable Spring.
eResources
eResources
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes videos, podcasts, and photography.
Curious about collectables? Check Carter's Price Guide
Discover the value behind the vintage at Carter's Price Guide.
Hate to wait? Listen now in BorrowBox
There's no need to wait to listen to this Crime Writer's Association Dagger award winner. The Good Father is available now in BorrowBox.
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New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes videos, podcasts, and photography.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - September 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.
Biography and memoir reading guide
True stories of artists, inventors, icons, and influencers, as well as everyday people.
General fiction reading guide
Whether you prefer books that are lighthearted or serious, literary or more down to earth our guide can help you find your next read.
New For You
New For You - September 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
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
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Toi kupu, toi rakatahi, toi kōrero!
Ōtautahi Youth Poetry Slam at WORD brought out the crowds to relish the innovative language and worldview of our rakatahi.
Ā mua – taonga pūoro experience with Tina Makereti
Justice reports back on Ā Mua at WORD - an eclectic nod to seeing what a future together could look & feel like - inspiring and challenging.
Rāhina: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026 with Justice
Waiata, kupu, and Whakataukī for the day from Justice - Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori!
Telling the story, and the stories that come after it
Pātahi: Re-storying the life of a wāhine matātoa gave WORD audiences the opportunity to hear the story of Erihāpeti Pātahi.
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Toi kupu, toi rakatahi, toi kōrero!
Ōtautahi Youth Poetry Slam at WORD brought out the crowds to relish the innovative language and worldview of our rakatahi.