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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

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2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

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QUIZ: Directories

A directory is an index or list of individuals and/or organisations that also includes contact details. Great for local history research.

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2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

 

Latest titles

Energy conservation

"DIY Solar Projects for Beginners" by Smith, Eric W. 1951-
"My Efficient Electric Home Handbook" by Forcey, Tim
"60 Days to A Greener Life" by White, Heather
"Good News, Planet Earth!" by Bentley, Sam
"ADUs" by Koones, Sheri, 1949-
"No Miracles Needed" by Jacobson, Mark Z. 1965-
"My Efficient Electric Home Handbook" by Forcey, Tim
"Good News, Planet Earth!" by Bentley, Sam

Marine conservation

"Cries From The Moana" by Emberson-Bain, ʼAtu
"Our Marine Environment 2016"
"The Ocean in Peril"
"Our Marine Environment 2025"
"Our Marine Environment 2022"
"I Love My Island" by Schwenke, Moemoana Safa'ato'a
"Our Marine Environment 2016"
"Our Marine Environment 2025"

Plastic waste

"The Mess That We Made" by Lord, Michelle
"Consumed" by Chaudhuri, Saabira
"Problems With Plastic" by Montgomerie, Samantha
"Our Plastic Problem" by Durnford, Megan
"My Plastic-free Home" by Jones, Kate
"Year of No Garbage" by Schaub, Eve O.
"Consumed" by Chaudhuri, Saabira
"Our Plastic Problem" by Durnford, Megan

Upcycling

"Recycling Day" by Faber, Polly
"Gifts From the Garbage Truck" by Larsen, Andrew, 1960-
"Creative Crafting" by Sosa, Daniela
"Loop De Loop" by Curtis, Andrea
"Upcycle" by Phillips, Annie
"Näh was draus!" by Hackenberger, Britta
"Gifts From the Garbage Truck" by Larsen, Andrew, 1960-
"Loop De Loop" by Curtis, Andrea
 

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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.

 

More from the Library

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NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa

May is NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.

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