February 2026

Welcome to our Heritage newsletter.

Letting you know about interesting library events and resources related to local history, whakapapa/family history and heritage of all kinds.

One-on-one research help

Ready to dive into your whānau/family stories or uncover the hidden gems about our local history?
Book a free 30 minute one-on-one session with a Tuakiri | Identity librarian at Tūranga and let us guide you through the treasure trove of resources waiting for you!
This gives you the perfect chance to explore family history tools, trace ancestors, or dig into Canterbury’s past with expert support at your side.
Further sessions may incur a charge of $37.50 per half hour, but the personalised help—and the thrill of unearthing something new—is priceless.
Book now and let us help you bring your history to life!

What's new - Canterbury Stories

Tim Baker historical publications

Publications produced by Tim Baker detailing the history of Aranui and Wainoni including school and church centennials.

Library events

The Great Stash Swap

Nov 26th | 9:00am - 11:00am

Aranui Library

Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips etc then choose what you want to take away

The Great Stash Swap

Aug 5th | 9:00am - 11:00am

Aranui Library

Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips etc then choose what you want to take away

Event

Family History help drop-in sessions

Selected dates and times

Upper Riccarton & Shirley Libraries

Regular weekly sessions with someone from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists - Upper Riccarton on Wednesdays and Shirley on Saturdays.

More Heritage events

Local history posts

Controversy over road tolls not just an issue for today

We look at the history of toll-bars in Christchurch; blocking free access to grazing land in Papanui, the Lyttelton road tunnel, or the pub!

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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