September 2026

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to our email newsletter focused on Te Ao Māori.
Letting you know about library events and celebrations, books and resources to do with the Māori world.

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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 14 - 20 o Hepetema 2026

Explore resources and events to help you strengthen your reo during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week, 14 to 20 September 2026.

Event

Film Festival Session - Whānau Friendly

Oct 11th | 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Tūranga

Watch a collection of short films for children & families, cute animals and inquisitive insects spring to life. Free, no booking required.

Event

Film Festival Session - Whānau Friendly

Oct 10th | 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Tūranga

Watch a collection of short films for children & families, cute animals and inquisitive insects spring to life. Free, no booking required.

Tūhia mai tō whare: A colouring-in competition with a difference

Are you our next top whare designer? Colour and design a whare. Winners will have their design colour printed onto a mini-whare. The age categories are 2–5 years, 6–11 years, 11–17 years, and 18+ so the whole whānau can take part!

Download a colouring-in sheet and entry form or pick one up at your local library. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday 30 September 2026 at any Christchurch City Library (see full terms & conditions).