...Bobby, a blue and white budgie that I remember from childhood – he could say his name, address and telephone number (presumably in case he got lost?) and ‘beak-planted’ onto the floor of the cage from his perch one lunchtime when my brother and I were listening to Listen with Mother on the radio. We…
Matariki — Māori New Year 2015
Matariki - the Māori New Year - took place on Pipiri 18 June 2015. During Matariki we celebrate our unique place in the world. We give respect to the whenua on which we live, and admiration to our mother earth, Papatūānuku. Our theme for Matariki 2015 was Maumaharatanga: Remembrance - Our people, our places, our…
Te Kupu o te Wiki – The Word of the Week
Kia ora. To celebrate Te Reo Māori we are publishing weekly kupu (words). Whakataukī Te amorangi ki mua, te hāpai ō ki muri. The leader at the front and the workers behind the scenes. This is a reference to Marae protocol where the speakers are at the front of the meeting house and the workers…
This week in Christchurch history (1 to 7 June)
1 June 1862 Hospital opens on site in Hagley Park. But only after the first vigorous “Hands off Hagley” protests by irate citizens. 1 June 1961 Television transmission begins from CHTV 3, Christchurch. 2 June 1874 “The Press” publishes an evening paper, “The Globe” to compete with “The Star”. It became “The Telegraph”, then…
Queen’s Birthday reading
Today, Queen's Birthday, marks the last public holiday until Labour day which this year falls on 26 October. That's nearly 5 months (147 days, to be exact) without a long weekend...so you'd better make this one count! As is usual on public holidays our library branches are not open... however we always have digital goodies available, so if you find yourself short…
Celebrating Winter – Te mana o Hōtoke
Our theme for June is wintry, but it also brings a new start. Matariki – the Māori New Year – arrives at the end of the month. Explore what is happening at your libraries, and keep stocked up on library resources for those cold indoor days. You might want to book your kids and teens…
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