April 2025

Haere mai, welcome to our Health & Wellbeing newsletter. Explore the latest books and events for body and mind.

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2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

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Autism

April is Autism Acceptance Month. There's a workshop and events at the library. Explore our autism resources.

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2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

Visit our Neurodiversity page

Pukapuka hou - New titles

Top picks

The Living Medicine by Lina Zeldovich

When people started dying from antibiotic resistant infections a group of scientists realised their unique knowledge to save the future of humanity.

The Political Gut by Brett Casper

The Political Gut is a no-holds-barred look into the human condition, consumerism, and our overall quality of life, approaching toxicity and the manipulation of the public from fresh angles psychologically, scientifically, politically.

Booklists

Staff List

Houseplants are my Best Fronds!

A collection of favourite houseplant books.

Staff List

Autism for Adults

This booklist includes biographies, fiction and non-fiction titles that help demystify and celebrate autistic minds.

More booklists

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Non-fiction - Hobbies

Looking to pick up a new hobby or skill? Get inspired to take up a new craft, discover your artistic talent or explore the outdoors.

Personal development booklists

What's on

Event

Richer Lives, Not Just Richer Economies - Stephen Hickson

Mar 12th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

In this talk, UC Economics lecturer Stephen Hickson argues that economic growth is vital to human flourishing and to living better lives.

Event

Neurodivergence in Everyday Life

Mar 18th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

A conversation with Alta Sacra about everyday life as a neurodivergent person, from their perspective as an autistic adult with ADHD.

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Easter and Anzac Day hours

Friday 18 April: All libraries are closed on Good Friday
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April aren't public holidays, so libraries will be open their normal hours except Linwood Library at Eastgate will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Monday 21 April: Our central library Tūranga is open from 10am to 5pm. All other libraries are closed on Easter Monday.
Friday 25 April: All libraries are closed on Anzac Day.

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