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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

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.

Event

Behind the Curtain: In Rehearsal Workshop

Sep 8th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Take part in a rehearsal room process in this 1-hour workshop unpacking a scene with Director Kathleen Burns.

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What's on

Event

Neurodivergent Book Club at Tūranga
Series

Sep 2nd | 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!

Event

How Will I Ever Get Through This? Dr Lucy Hone: WORD Chch

Sep 6th | 10:30am - 11:30am

Tūranga

Psychologist and resilience expert Dr Lucy Hone offers us compassionate, practical guidance for navigating grief and loss.

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

Neurodivergent Book Club at Tūranga
Series

Sep 2nd | 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!

Explore events
 

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

"A Brain That Breathes" by Wilson, Jodi
"Calm your ADHD Brain : Emma Llewellyn" by Llewellyn, Emma
"The Breath Reset Plan" by Elliston, Brooke
"How A Little Becomes A Lot" by Zimmer, Eric (Podcaster)
"Breathe Deep" by Leeds, Joanie, pseud., 1978-
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"Calm your ADHD Brain : Emma Llewellyn" by Llewellyn, Emma
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More new Mindfulness books
 
"Badan-i sūgvār" by O'Connor, Mary-Frances
"Just One Thing" by Mosley, Michael, 1957-2024
"Just One Thing"
"Long Life Yoga" by Lee, Cyndi
"Nature and the Mind" by Berman, Marc
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"Just One Thing" by Mosley, Michael, 1957-2024
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More new Wellbeing titles
 
"This Book May Cause Side Effects" by Pilcher, Helen
"Strongman Training for Strength and Performance" by Slater, Christopher, 1982-
"You Are Not the Problem" by Lewis, Liz
"ʻAmīqʹtarīn chāh" by Burke Harris, Nadine, 1975-
"The Biology of Trauma" by Apigian, Aimie
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"Strongman Training for Strength and Performance" by Slater, Christopher, 1982-
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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

Event

Behind the Curtain: In Rehearsal Workshop

Sep 8th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Take part in a rehearsal room process in this 1-hour workshop unpacking a scene with Director Kathleen Burns.

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