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May 2025

Haere mai and welcome to our sustainable living newsletter.
Find out about all the latest titles, resources and events the library has that can help you live more sustainably.

Library events

Nancy Wake: The Spy, the Story and the Journey w/ Maria Gill

Oct 20th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Upper Riccarton Library

Author Maria Gill became fascinated by Nancy Wake's extraordinary story while researching her YA novel A Flame in the Dark.

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.

Nancy Wake: The Spy, the Story and the Journey w/ Maria Gill

Oct 20th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Upper Riccarton Library

Author Maria Gill became fascinated by Nancy Wake's extraordinary story while researching her YA novel A Flame in the Dark.

Latest titles

Energy conservation

"Still No Miracles Needed" by Jacobson, Mark Z. 1965-

"DIY Solar Projects for Beginners" by Smith, Eric W. 1951-

"Plug In!" by Griffith, Saul, 1974-

"What the Builder Won't Tell You" by Leary-Joyce, Judith

"60 Days to A Greener Life" by White, Heather

Marine conservation

"Ōkoku" by Minato, Kanae, 1973-

"He aha te raru ki tai?" by Sørly, Rita

"Our Marine Environment 2022"

"Our Marine Environment 2016"

"Our Marine Environment 2025"

Plastic waste

"He aha te raru ki tai?" by Sørly, Rita

"Problems With Plastic" by Montgomerie, Samantha

"Plastic Inc" by Gardner, Beth

"My Plastic-free Home" by Jones, Kate

"Consumed" by Chaudhuri, Saabira

Upcycling

"Piece by Piece" by MacDonald, Lauren

"New Again" by Vanderzeil, Geneva

"Jean Genius" by Hanna, Janelle

"Recycling Day" by Faber, Polly

"Creative Crafting" by Sosa, Daniela

Featured post

Climate change and our oceans: What the wild sea can be

Troy reviews What the Wild Sea Can Be by Helen Scales, a fascinating exploration of the world's oceans and the issues facing them.

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NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa

May is New Zealand Music Month. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.

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