Many New Zealand newspapers have a te reo Māori name as well as an English one. You might see the Māori masthead on their front pages on Waitangi Day; or during Matariki or Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. I've done a little dive to find out what those names are, and how they were created, if there is information on that.
Edgeware Paperback Centre: Picturing Canterbury
By simonccl
Books on shelves inside the Edgeware Paperback Centre, Edgeware Road. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Read It Before You See It 2023: Poe, Daisy Jones, and the end of the world
By hayleysccl
Hayley breaks down the movies and TV series based on books due to hit screens in the following months.
Calling all keen bakers: Come along to Tūranga Baking Club
By ccljessiek
Don't let egg shortages kerb your baking! Jessie suggests great vegan cookbooks, and books on keeping chickens ahead of Tūranga Baking Club.
Something for everyone in ‘Annual 3’
By kyccl
We have lots of talent here in Aotearoa, New Zealand – creative, funny, intelligent people who share their thoughts, ideas, art and knowledge with us in so many different ways. With over fifty local contributors sharing their work in one book - Annual 3.
Everything Elton: Elton John – Farewell Yellow Brick Road
By Donna R
Sir Elton Hercules John is coming to Christchurch! He'll be playing at the Orangetheory Stadium on Tuesday 24 January 2023. Have a look at everything Elton we have in our collection.
Korean monks 탱화 이운식 후 스님들: Picturing Canterbury
By simonccl
Buddhist monks at Myosimsa Korean Buddhist Temple in West Melton, 2013. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Bring yourself good luck in the Year of the Rabbit
By hongwangccl
Hong explains the traditions and significance of Chinese astrology. What does it mean to be born in the Year of the Rabbit?
Recent necrology, December 2022
A compendium of well-known people who have died recently.
QUIZ: Ridiculous and random recipes and recommendations
By cclstaff
We explore "interesting" homemaking and healthcare hints of yesteryear. Do you know all the uses for a lemon?
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