We're running a poetry competition from 17 to 31 August for adults and under 18s. Winners will have their poem printed on a tote bag!
Podcast – The Aotearoa funding landscape
Discussion of funding issues for charities in an episode of Speak up - Kōrerotia along with suggested reading.
Can I have a WORD? Picks from the 2026 programme
Moata rifles through the WORD Christchurch festival programme, running 1 to 6 September, and picks what she's looking forward to attending.
Rites and Respectability: Burying the dead in 19th century Christchurch
Annette digs into some interesting examples of deaths and burials that highlight how these were dealt with in early Christchurch.
Waitaha youth writers for the win at 2026 NZ National Flash Fiction Day
Rachel reports back from the annual flash fiction event held at Tūranga where a wealth of local writing talent was on display.
Recent necrology, June 2026
Some well-known people who have died recently including actors Anthony Head and Penelope Keith, and artist, David Hockney.
154 years of funerals in Christchurch
Andrea reports back from a library talk given by Andrew Bell of Bell, Lamb & Trotter about changes to funeral services over the years.
Why horror? Why not?: A horror fan explains
Resident horror-fan, Mike, digs into the appeal of monstrous literature, scary stories, and terrifying tales.
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