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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

September 2025

 

Haere mai. Welcome to Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi – Christchurch City Libraries
Have a browse, see what's happening in libraries, and explore what's new and cool in our collections.

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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 14 -20 o Hepetema 2025

Explore resources and events to help you strengthen your reo during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week, 14 to 20 September 2025.

More Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
 

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What's on

Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.

Find out what's on
 

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Sustainable living

It is Sustainable Spring! Find out about the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap, and loads more library events focused on sustainability.

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The Great Library Seed and Plant Swap

Every year in September Christchurch City Libraries hosts the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap. Find out where and when you can swap.

More sustainable living
 

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Welcoming Week | Te Wiki O Manaaki: 5 to 14 September 2025

This week of events connects newcomers and long-time residents through cultural exchange, shared experiences, and community spirit.

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Unconscious Bias on LinkedIn Learning

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

More events
 

Pacific Language Weeks

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Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week

Halo olgeta. Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik - Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is on from Sunday 7 to Saturday 13 September 2025.

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Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu - Tuvalu Language Week

Talofa koutou. Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu - Tuvalu Language Week is on from Sunday 28 September to Saturday 4 October 2025.

More Pacific Language Weeks
 

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

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New For You - December 2025

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

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New this week

Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.

Find your next great read
 

New for adults

"Dog Man" by Pilkey, Dav, 1966-
"The Endless Sky" by Morrissey, Di, 1948-
"Attention" by Enright, Anne, 1962-
"The Break in" by Do, Anh, 1977-
"The Mushroom Tapes" by Garner, Helen, 1942-
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"The Endless Sky" by Morrissey, Di, 1948-
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New for teens

"Blue Lock" by Kaneshiro, Muneyuki
"The Avengers in The Veracity Trap!" by Kidd, Chip, 1964-
"Gachiakuta" by Urana, Kei
"The Apothecary Diaries" by Hyūga, Natsu
"Kemono Jihen" by Aimoto, Shō, 1987-
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"The Avengers in The Veracity Trap!" by Kidd, Chip, 1964-
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New for kids

"Dog Man" by Pilkey, Dav, 1966-
"Peppa's Countdown to Bedtime" by Holowaty, Lauren
"The Break in" by Do, Anh, 1977-
"Welcome to the Night-time Train" by Fitzgerald, Louise (Acting coach)
"The Smurfs Archives" by Peyo, pseud., 1928-1992
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"Peppa's Countdown to Bedtime" by Holowaty, Lauren
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Discover new books
 

Reading recommendations

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General fiction reading guide

Whether you prefer books that are lighthearted or serious, literary or more down to earth our guide can help you find your next read.

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Biography and memoir reading guide

True stories of artists, inventors, icons, and influencers, as well as everyday people.

More reading recommendations
 

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New Zealand Geographic

Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes video, podcast, and photography.

About New Zealand Geographic
 

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Ngā Kōrero Auaha Creative Stories: The Paniora Whānau

The Paniora whānau talk about how much the reo Māori resources at the library mean to them in raising their boys as Māori speakers.

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Coming up: Photo Hunt

Join us in October for our annual Photo Hunt. Get ready now and:

  • Check any old photos in your collection
  • Browse your phone for interesting shots
  • See what's on the memory card of your digital camera.

The goal is to create a photographic archive of the life and times of Ōtautahi Christchurch. You can be part of it and win Riverside Market vouchers!

More about the Photo Hunt
 
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