Funnyman Rhys Darby has teamed up with Scholastic in a fun new fiction series for kids. He talked to Christchurch City Libraries about his debut children's book and reading interests, his passion for cryptozoology and his connections to Christchurch. You may know Rhys Darby as a comedian and as an actor from Flight of the…
Eat, Drink And Be Scared: Halloween – Wednesday 31 October 2018
On the 31st of October we celebrate Halloween. Also known as Hallowe'en; All Hallow's Eve; Allhalloween and All Saint's Eve. Although not everybody recognises this contentious holiday, I will celebrate by scaring myself to death with a selection of horror films. Halloween Events Spooky Halloween Day - Wednesday 31 October 3.30pm to 5pm Christchurch…
Gavin Bishop: Cook’s Cook book launch
Gavin Bishop, along with Gecko Press and Scorpio Books, launched his latest illustrated book at Tūranga, Cook's Cook: The cook who cooked for Captain Cook. 2019 will be the 250th anniversary of the visit of the H.M. Endeavour to Aotearoa New Zealand and Bishop’s book offers a fresh perspective on their journey. A large audience heard how Bishop spent several years researching…
Things to see and do around Tūranga
Tūranga - your new central library - opens this weekend! We've got music from The Breeze and More FM, food trucks, and a walk-through of five floors filled with activities, new technology, and, of course, books! There's plenty more exciting things happening in the city so we've made a list of other places for you to…
Rewind at Ferrymead Sunday 14 October: Women and War
Immerse yourself in Rewind at Ferrymead Heritage Park, 10am to 4pm on Sunday 14 October. This FREE family-friendly Beca Heritage Week event, jam-packed with entertainment from times past at Ferrymead Heritage Park. It's 125 years since New Zealand women achieved the right to vote and 100 years since the end of World War I. What's…
Goooosseeebumps!!
Do you like ghosts and ghouls? Do you look for the 'thing' that's hiding under the stairs in the dead of night? Do you like worms, squirms, and other icky things? Well we have some news for you... In anticipation for the up coming movie "Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween," where yet another lot of fabulous…
FAB FESTA – My five picks for FESTA 2018
We love FESTA! This Labour weekend "vibrant biennial celebration of urban creativity and community" is one of Ōtautahi's most cool and unique events. It's food for the mind, eyes, and soul. That is particularly apt in 2018 as FESTA gets foody - FESTA 2018 is all about architecture, design - and food. Contribute to the Pledgeme FESTA2018…
Kids’ Books newsletter
Whether you're looking for something educational, creative or fantastical, our latest Kids' Books newsletter has titles that will excite young minds and foster a love of reading. Be first in the know: subscribe to receive the newsletter directly in your inbox. Included in this month's newsletter are: For more great reads for kids, check out our Kids…
How to be a Gruffalo Explorer and more fun at The Breeze Walking Festival
I love Bottle Lake Plantation. If you know where to look, there is always something to see. Sometimes its birds and rabbits. Other times it's blackberries and birds. Once I saw two carved trees. But I have never, ever seen a Gruffalo. This year that could change. The Breeze Walking Festival is on again from 29 September…
庆祝2018年新西兰中文周Celebrations in New Zealand Chinese Language Week 2018
New Zealand Chinese Language Week is a Kiwi-driven initiative aiming at encouraging New Zealanders to discover Chinese language and culture. It was officially launched by Raymond Huo as a sitting Member of Parliament on 24 May 2014. This year New Zealand Chinese Language Week is on from 23 to 29 September. Explore all the events…
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