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June 2025

 

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

 

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Matariki: Māori New Year

Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.

Staff List

Matariki - Haumanu Hauora

Our Matariki theme this year is Haumanu Hauora - Focusing on Wellbeing so immerse yourself in these key resources.

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Horroromance (because love is terrifying) 🫀

When you want a love story but to also to be frightened. Love is a battlefield, but also sometimes a slaughterhouse.

More about Matariki
 

What's on

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Simplify Your Life: Ageing Positively Week

Oct 20th | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Learn some tips and tricks from professional de-clutterer Liz Zhang to help you downsize and organise your belongings.

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Creative Spaces for Seniors Tour: Ageing Positively Week
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Oct 20th | 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Matatiki Hornby Centre

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Celebrate Ageing Positively Week with a guided tour of the Auahatanga | Creative Space at Matatiki Hornby Centre.

Blog Post

Looking back at Autism Acceptance Month

At the end of a successful Autism Acceptance Month in April, library staff share some thoughts about neurodiversity.

Event

Simplify Your Life: Ageing Positively Week

Oct 20th | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Learn some tips and tricks from professional de-clutterer Liz Zhang to help you downsize and organise your belongings.

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Coming soon

Maternity service by Emma Barnett

The essential companion for every mother embarking on maternity leave 'In one important sense maternity leave is poorly named, as it involves no actual leave. You are constantly on, even when your offspring is having a nap.

 

Grow a new brain by Alberto Villoldo

Modern practitioner Alberto Villoldo reveals research and introduces protocols for readers to improve their brain function, right now.

 

Beating multiple sclerosis by Agotha Nawroth

This book offers personal stories and actionable advice that you can apply to your own wellness journey.

 

Pukapuka hou - New titles

"The Big Unlock" by Rubin, Laura L.
"Breathe Deep" by Leeds, Joanie, pseud., 1978-
"A Brain That Breathes" by Wilson, Jodi
"Calm your ADHD Brain : Emma Llewellyn" by Llewellyn, Emma
"The Breath Reset Plan" by Elliston, Brooke
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"Breathe Deep" by Leeds, Joanie, pseud., 1978-
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More new Mindfulness books
 
"Anchi guddomōningu" by Yagi, Emi, 1988-
"Pleasure Principles" by Christiansen, Richard (Entrepreneur)
"Lessons From the Garden" by Little, Lahronda Welch, 1974-
"Badan-i sūgvār" by O'Connor, Mary-Frances
"How to Live A Meaningful Life" by Burnett, Bill, 1957-
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"Pleasure Principles" by Christiansen, Richard (Entrepreneur)
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More new Wellbeing titles
 
"The Stimulated Mind" by Wood, Tommy
"Trip Reports" by Haridy, Rich
"Plants That Heal" by Young, Chris, 1976-
"The Light Doctor" by Moore-Ede, Martin C., 1945-
"Always You" by Fisher, Chloe
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"Trip Reports" by Haridy, Rich
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More new Health books
 

Staff List

Non-fiction - Endurance

What makes people run, get on a bike or dive into the deep blue and put their bodies through days, weeks and months of agony?

Personal development booklists
 

Coming soon: Toiora exhibition

Staff List

Horroromance (because love is terrifying) 🫀

When you want a love story but to also to be frightened. Love is a battlefield, but also sometimes a slaughterhouse.

More about exhibition & events
 
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