August 2026

Haere mai, welcome to the Health and Wellbeing newsletter. This month we look at WORD Christchurch, a new book club and an eResource for exploring Health and Wellbeing topics.

What's on at WORD Christchurch

Website

WORD Christchurch Festival 2026

WORD Christchurch Festival is over - you can still borrow books by WORD writers, explore librarian picks, & read event reports.

Blog Post

Telling the story, and the stories that come after it

Pātahi: Re-storying the life of a wāhine matātoa gave WORD audiences the opportunity to hear the story of Erihāpeti Pātahi.

What's on at WORD Christchurch

Online Resource

Gale Health and Wellness

Authoritative information on a range of health-related issues, from current disease information to alternative medical practices.

About Gale Health and Wellness

Book Clubs

Event

Neurodivergent Book Club at Tūranga
Series

Oct 7th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

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Come and join our new book group for neurodivergent adults at Tūranga. However you identify with the neurodivergent label, you are welcome!

Blog Post

Telling the story, and the stories that come after it

Pātahi: Re-storying the life of a wāhine matātoa gave WORD audiences the opportunity to hear the story of Erihāpeti Pātahi.

About Book Clubs

Event

Crafting for Wellbeing - Sashiko mending
Series

Oct 17th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tūranga

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Drop in, relax and enjoy some 'me' time as you explore a new craft every month. Learn basic Sashiko stitches while making your own coaster.

Crafting for wellbeing

Pukapuka hou - New titles

"Brain Defenders" by Perlmutter, David, 1954-

"What your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food" by Desmond, Alan (Gastroenterologist)

"10-minute Chair Yoga Exercises for Seniors" by Hattori, April

"Women's Health and Fitness" by Wilson, Jen

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New Health titles

"Born to Flourish" by Davidson, Richard J.

"The Easy Way to Overcome Anxiety" by Carr, Allen, 1934-2006

"How to Be A Superhero Called Self-control!" by Brukner, Lauren

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New Anxiety titles

"Badan-i sūgvār" by O'Connor, Mary-Frances

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New Wellbeing titles

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August 2026

What's on at WORD Christchurch

WORD Christchurch Festival 2026

Telling the story, and the stories that come after it

Gale Health and Wellness

Book Clubs

Neurodivergent Book Club at TūrangaSeries

Telling the story, and the stories that come after it

Crafting for Wellbeing - Sashiko mendingSeries

Pukapuka hou - New titles

Neurodivergent Book Club at Tūranga
Series

Crafting for Wellbeing - Sashiko mending
Series