October 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

Video

Unconscious Bias on LinkedIn Learning

In this course, diversity expert Stacey Gordon Stacey explores the most common forms of unconscious bias and its implications.

Video

Unconscious Bias on LinkedIn Learning

In this course, diversity expert Stacey Gordon Stacey explores the most common forms of unconscious bias and its implications.

Video

Excel Essential Training on LinkedIn Learning

Get up to speed with Excel expert Dennis Taylor as he demonstrates how to efficiently manage & analyse data in Microsoft Excel.

More sustainabililty events

Staff List

Sustainability in the face of Climate Change in the Pacific

Titles exploring the sustainability and climate change in the Pacific. Includes some children's titles.

Latest titles

Composting

"Soil Science for Beginners" by Gardner, Iris

"Compost Science for Gardeners" by Pavlis, Robert

"A Gardener's Guide to Composting Techniques" by Weston, Rod, (Composter)

Energy conservation

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

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

"My Efficient Electric Home Handbook" by Forcey, Tim

"Good News, Planet Earth!" by Bentley, Sam

Recycling

"Drawn From the Wild" by Ross, Caroline (Artist)

"Making Happy Things" by Lascelles, Sue-Ching

"The Essential Guide to Wood Pallet Projects" by Hartman, Samantha

Recycling for kids

"Problems With Plastic" by Montgomerie, Samantha

"Gifts From the Garbage Truck" by Larsen, Andrew, 1960-

Blog Post

Locally Grown: Stories from Sustainable Small Businesses

Katie reports back from a speaker event at Tūranga with Kirsty Bedi of Aho Creative, and Helen Townsend of Sustained Fun.

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