Rachel reports back from the annual flash fiction event held at Tūranga where a wealth of local writing talent was on display.
Recent necrology, June 2026
Some well-known people who have died recently including actors Anthony Head and Penelope Keith, and artist, David Hockney.
154 years of funerals in Christchurch
Andrea reports back from a library talk given by Andrew Bell of Bell, Lamb & Trotter about changes to funeral services over the years.
Why horror? Why not?: A horror fan explains
Resident horror-fan, Mike, digs into the appeal of monstrous literature, scary stories, and terrifying tales.
Win a family pass to the Cathedral Square Ice Rink – entries closes 11.59pm Sunday 5 July
Thanks to Paradice, we have ten family passes to give away to the Cathedral Square Ice Rink. Entries close Sunday 5 July 2026.
Sarah A. Parker’s When The Moon Hatched: “Write your soul book.”
For those who feel small and quiet. Spread those wings and roar.
Sarah A. Parker is a gifted romantasy writer with several series to her name. A crowd of aroun
Craft snippets: Science and fibre arts with Ana Houseal
A report back on the last Craft Snippets event at Upper Riccarton Library. The next one will be held on Wednesday 29 July with guest speaker Gina Russell, co-founder of Papahoa Fibreworks. What a great turn out we had to hear Ana Houseal talk about her sabbatical exploring where science, data, storytelling and fibre arts…
New Zealand Garden Bird Survey – 27 June to 5 July 2026
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research runs the NZ Garden Bird Survey annually at the end of June. Find out more and take part!
Podcast – The importance of Outdoor Education
Discussion of NZ curriculum changes in an episode of Speak up - Kōrerotia along with suggested reading on outdoor education.
Ngaio Marsh Mystery in the Library Panel, Treachery at Tūranga: “Your first book is a lump of clay – you can’t make a sculpture without it.”
Canterbury crime buffs were treated to a panel of New Zealand crime and mystery writers ahead of the Ngaio Marsh Awards.
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