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May 2024

 

Haere mai, welcome to our Aotearoa New Zealand newsletter. Explore new books, upcoming events, and heritage collections.

Open Christchurch 2024: Friday 3 to Sunday 5 May

Find out what's happening at Tūranga for Open Christchurch 2024.

Explore Open Christchurch
 

New For You - Aotearoa New Zealand - May 2024

Have a taste of home-grown books! Here are some of our best New Zealand new arrivals for this month. Fiction, Biography, Poetry, and more.

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Pukapuka hou - New titles

"The Ballad of Joe Taihape" by Colquhoun, Glenn, 1964-
"A Grave Mistake" by Holmes, Steffanie, 1985-
"Fiery Attraction" by James, Sophia
"Party Boy" by Dukes, Breton
"The First Law of the Bush" by Parkes, Geoff
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"A Grave Mistake" by Holmes, Steffanie, 1985-
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"Advanced Techniques for New Zealand Deerstalkers" by Lentle, Roger
"Champions Do Extra" by Thorn, Brad, 1975-
"Aotearoa New Zealand"
"The Dead Speak" by Coyle, Thomas
"The Art of Colonisation" by Moon, Paul, 1968-
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"Champions Do Extra" by Thorn, Brad, 1975-
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More NZ new titles
 

Te ao Māori events

Discover te ao Māori events at libraries - from book groups to whakapapa research.

Event

Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes
Series

Mar 10th | 10:30am - 11:00am

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

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Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.

Event

Te Kāhui Ōhua
Series

Mar 27th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tūranga

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Casual, monthly reading group that celebrates our Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection. All welcome, bring the whānau! Free! No booking required!

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Architecture exhibition at Tūranga

The Drawing Connections exhibition uses the architectural drawings of Cecil Wood to explore the cultural and historical context of Ōtautahi's built environment. As part of this year's Open Christchurch event (3 to 5 May), you can sketch the Public Trust building (designed by Cecil Wood) and make a laser etching of your sketch. Visit Te Pito Huarewa / Southbase Gallery before 19 May to see the exhibition.

Find out about the exhibition
 

Discover Canterbury

Explore our Picturing Canterbury and Discover Canterbury posts for an insight into Ōtautahi Christchurch.

John Britten: Picturing Canterbury

Born in Christchurch in 1950, John Britten found fame as the designer of motorcycles. The Britten Museum opened Wednesday 18 February 2026.

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