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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

Stop Motion Workshop - Magic and Make-Believe

Jul 8th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Shirley Library

Discover the magic of animation as you create your very own story in this stop motion workshop.

More about Matariki
 

What's on

Event

Celebrate Matariki with Dr Hinemoa Elder FULLY BOOKED

Jun 19th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Join bestselling author & psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder for a thoughtful and engaging session on the Māori lunar calendar, manaaki and more.

Event

Te Hōtēra Kārara - Bug Hotels, & more- 5-15 years - SOLD OUT
Series

Jul 7th | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tūranga

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Learn about how to grow food at home, design and then make your own bug hotel & journal to record your guests & how well your plant grows.

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

Celebrate Matariki with Dr Hinemoa Elder FULLY BOOKED

Jun 19th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Join bestselling author & psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder for a thoughtful and engaging session on the Māori lunar calendar, manaaki and more.

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
"How A Little Becomes A Lot" by Zimmer, Eric (Podcaster)
"The Breath Reset Plan" by Elliston, Brooke
"Money Values" by Lassander, Maarit
"Calm your ADHD Brain : Emma Llewellyn" by Llewellyn, Emma
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"How A Little Becomes A Lot" by Zimmer, Eric (Podcaster)
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More new Mindfulness books
 
"Body Electric" by Zomorodi, Manoush
"Long Life Yoga" by Lee, Cyndi
"You've Been Pooping All Wrong" by Pasricha, Trisha
"Understanding Pacific Peoples Health and Wellbeing Challenges in Aotearoa New Zealand"
"Choose your Hard" by Schofield, Grant
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"Long Life Yoga" by Lee, Cyndi
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More new Wellbeing titles
 
"Chang'an gui ze guai tan" by Zhai, Changyu
"Once I Get Started" by Ramsay, J. Russell
"The Invincible Brain" by Fotuhi, Majid
"How to Use A Fork" by Swayne, Orlando
"Our Kindred Home" by Morgan, Alyson
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"Once I Get Started" by Ramsay, J. Russell
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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

Stop Motion Workshop - Magic and Make-Believe

Jul 8th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Shirley Library

Discover the magic of animation as you create your very own story in this stop motion workshop.

More about exhibition & events
 
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