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New Zealand Fiction Genre Guide New Zealand Fiction Genre Guide

Discover the fiction of Aotearoa with recommended author and novel lists in a range of genres.
Discover the fiction of Aotearoa with recommended author and novel lists in a range of genres.
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PressReader access to Stuff titles PressReader access to Stuff titles

From Friday 1 November, Stuff titles will need to be accessed via the library website as they won't be available in the PressReader app.
From Friday 1 November, Stuff titles will need to be accessed via the library website as they won't be available in the PressReader app.
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Author talk: From Taranto to Trieste Author talk: From Taranto to Trieste

Oct 23rd | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tūranga
Join Jennifer Mallinson as she takes a modern journey across Italy in the path of the 2nd New Zealand Division. Free event.
Join Jennifer Mallinson as she takes a modern journey across Italy in the path of the 2nd New Zealand Division. Free event.
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Labour Day Monday 28 October Labour Day Monday 28 October

Our libraries are all closed Monday 28 October for this public holiday. Explore the history behind the New Zealand Labour Day holiday.
Our libraries are all closed Monday 28 October for this public holiday. Explore the history behind the New Zealand Labour Day holiday.
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Paderewski: Poland's PM and star pianist Paderewski: Poland's PM and star pianist

By Helenccl
With a new book out that celebrates his life and work, Helen learns about the life of the extraordinary Ignacy Jan Padarewski.
With a new book out that celebrates his life and work, Helen learns about the life of the extraordinary Ignacy Jan Padarewski.
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Biketober Biketober

October is Biketober! Check out our page focused on cycling books, local cycling images, and resources.
October is Biketober! Check out our page focused on cycling books, local cycling images, and resources.
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New titles - October 2019 New titles - October 2019

Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
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Pikihuia Award winners Pikihuia Award winners

The winners of the biennial Pikihuia awards for Māori writers of fiction in English or te reo Māori have been announced.
The winners of the biennial Pikihuia awards for Māori writers of fiction in English or te reo Māori have been announced.
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The Great Ngaio Marsh Game Show & Awards The Great Ngaio Marsh Game Show & Awards

By Fionaccl
Fee reports back from The Great Ngaio Marsh Game Show and Awards on Saturday 14 September 2019 at Tūranga.
Fee reports back from The Great Ngaio Marsh Game Show and Awards on Saturday 14 September 2019 at Tūranga.
Staff List

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2019 Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2019

recommended by ChristchurchLib
This list links to the themes which are; ako - learn, whakarongo - listen, waiata - sing, pānui - read, tuhi - write and kōrero - speak.
This list links to the themes which are; ako - learn, whakarongo - listen, waiata - sing, pānui - read, tuhi - write and kōrero - speak.
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Many a Close Run Thing: 45 Years in the… Many a Close Run Thing: 45 Years in the…

By Helenccl
Helen reviews the action-packed autobiography of Kiwi pilot, Tom Enright.
Helen reviews the action-packed autobiography of Kiwi pilot, Tom Enright.
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Vincent O’Malley: Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa Vincent O’Malley: Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa

By Kateccl
Kate reports back from Vincent O'Malley's session about the New Zealand Wars at WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View 2019
Kate reports back from Vincent O'Malley's session about the New Zealand Wars at WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View 2019
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Interview with Rob Upritchard Interview with Rob Upritchard

By Amyccl
Rob will doing some 30 minute gardening sessions at the Tūranga Great Library Seed and Plant Swap on Saturday 14 September.
Rob will doing some 30 minute gardening sessions at the Tūranga Great Library Seed and Plant Swap on Saturday 14 September.
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Mystery fiction genre guide Mystery fiction genre guide

From historical whodunnits and cosy crime to psychological thrillers and Scandi noir - our guide will help you find your next mystery read.
From historical whodunnits and cosy crime to psychological thrillers and Scandi noir - our guide will help you find your next mystery read.
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NZ Chinese Language Week 2019 NZ Chinese Language Week 2019

基督城市图书馆与您共庆新西兰中文周 Come and celebrate New Zealand Chinese Language Week with Christchurch City Libraries.
基督城市图书馆与您共庆新西兰中文周 Come and celebrate New Zealand Chinese Language Week with Christchurch City Libraries.
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Beca Christchurch Heritage Festival Beca Christchurch Heritage Festival

Enjoy a wide range of community events and activities from 7 to 28 October 2019. This year’s theme is "Encounter Our Stories".
Enjoy a wide range of community events and activities from 7 to 28 October 2019. This year’s theme is "Encounter Our Stories".
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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2019 Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2019

By Moata
Find out about library events celebrating Te wiki o te reo Māori and resources you can find in libraries to help you learn te reo.
Find out about library events celebrating Te wiki o te reo Māori and resources you can find in libraries to help you learn te reo.
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Ngaio Marsh Awards 2019 Ngaio Marsh Awards 2019

By Reneeccl
The Ngaio Marsh Awards are on Saturday 14 September, part of WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View season.
The Ngaio Marsh Awards are on Saturday 14 September, part of WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View season.
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Huraina Huraina

The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
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The funny side of farm life in the 1860s The funny side of farm life in the 1860s

By Alireadsccl
Getting your eyebrows nearly burnt off and other things that shouldn't happen to a Lady - the amusing letters of settler, Mary Anne…
Getting your eyebrows nearly burnt off and other things that shouldn't happen to a Lady - the amusing letters of settler, Mary Anne…

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Vaccines & Vesicles
Vaccines & Vesicles
Le Couteur, Claire
For Women and Children
For Women and Children
A Tribute to Geraldine McDonald
Soldiers, Scouts & Spies
Soldiers, Scouts & Spies
Simons, Cliff
How to Walk A Dog
How to Walk A Dog
White, Mike, 1964-
The Baches of Taylors Mistake and Hobson's Bay
The Baches of Taylors Mistake and Hobson's Bay
Abbott, Janet, 1955-
Zebby the Snake
Zebby the Snake
Preston, George, 1944-
Family Experiments
Family Experiments
Richardson, Shelley
Mophead
Mophead
Marsh, Selina Tusitala
Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve
Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve
Hawkins, Keith
The Good the Bad and the Downright Ugly Side of New Zealand Business
The Good the Bad and the Downright Ugly Side of New Zealand…
Bathurst, Ralph
The Canal Promoter
The Canal Promoter
Truttman, Lisa J., 1963-
Noah's Land
Noah's Land
Aldworth, John Dudley
Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
AS/NZS ISO 19011:2019 (ISO 19011:2018, IDT)
Safety of Toys
Safety of Toys
AS/NZS 8124.1:2019. Part 1, Safety Aspects Related to…
Geographic Information
Geographic Information
AS/NZS ISO 19111:2019 : Referencing by Coordinates (ISO…
Geographic Information
Geographic Information
AS/NZS ISO 19112:2019 : Spatial Referencing by Geographic…
Geographic Information
Geographic Information
AS/NZS ISO 19165.1:2019 : Preservation of Digital Data and…
Alice's Adventures at the Castle
Alice's Adventures at the Castle
Miller, Diane 1951-
Josephine Off the Rails
Josephine Off the Rails
Miller, Diane 1951-
Between the Silence and the Flame
Between the Silence and the Flame
McDonald, Allan, 1951-

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New titles - October 2019 New titles - October 2019

Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Article

Huraina Huraina

The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
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Interview with Kimberly Andrews Interview with Kimberly Andrews

By Missbeecrafty
Missbeecrafty chats to Kimberly Andrews, author and illustrator of award-winning picture book, Puffin the Architect.
Missbeecrafty chats to Kimberly Andrews, author and illustrator of award-winning picture book, Puffin the Architect.
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NZIFF 2019: Films from books NZIFF 2019: Films from books

By Donna R
It's time to browse the brochure, it's time to light the lights! The New Zealand International Film Festival is coming!
It's time to browse the brochure, it's time to light the lights! The New Zealand International Film Festival is coming!
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Podcast: Refugee resettlement in NZ Podcast: Refugee resettlement in NZ

By Cclstaff
Episode from Human Rights radio show, Speak up Kōrerotia, with recommended reading on the topic of refugees in New Zealand.
Episode from Human Rights radio show, Speak up Kōrerotia, with recommended reading on the topic of refugees in New Zealand.
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Ready for the 2019 Garden Bird Survey? Ready for the 2019 Garden Bird Survey?

By ValerieL
Everyone can participate in the Garden Bird Survey, 29 June-7 July. Valerie explains why you should set aside an hour to count some birds.
Everyone can participate in the Garden Bird Survey, 29 June-7 July. Valerie explains why you should set aside an hour to count some birds.
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Tina Shaw: Echoes of real things Tina Shaw: Echoes of real things

By Missbeecrafty
Our interview with YA author Tina Shaw. She talks about her latest novel, Ursa, which is set in an "mirror version" of Nazi Germany.
Our interview with YA author Tina Shaw. She talks about her latest novel, Ursa, which is set in an "mirror version" of Nazi Germany.
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The choppy waters of Pacific exploration The choppy waters of Pacific exploration

By Moata
Moata reviews Sea People: In Search of the Ancient Navigators of the Pacific, a highly readable history of Pacific exploration.
Moata reviews Sea People: In Search of the Ancient Navigators of the Pacific, a highly readable history of Pacific exploration.
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Podcast - Placemaking Podcast - Placemaking

By Cclstaff
Human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia with an episode about placemaking, and related titles on open spaces and urban sociology.
Human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia with an episode about placemaking, and related titles on open spaces and urban sociology.
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Little Blog of Large Print: NZ Novels Little Blog of Large Print: NZ Novels

By Reneeccl
Renee recommends New Zealand fiction that is available in large print or audiobook format.
Renee recommends New Zealand fiction that is available in large print or audiobook format.
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Keen: Ockham poets read at Scorpio Books Keen: Ockham poets read at Scorpio Books

By Fionaccl
Fee reports back from a special evening of poetry and hears from the finalists in the Poetry section of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Fee reports back from a special evening of poetry and hears from the finalists in the Poetry section of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
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Treaty of Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi

recommended by Simone_CCL
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
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Book clubs and reading groups Book clubs and reading groups

Want to talk about books and ideas? Make 2019 the year you join a book club or reading group!
Want to talk about books and ideas? Make 2019 the year you join a book club or reading group!
Staff List

Stuff we love - The Holiday Edition Stuff we love - The Holiday Edition

recommended by StaffPickles
Librarians share the stuff they are looking forward to enjoying these summer holidays. A Staff Pickles list.
Librarians share the stuff they are looking forward to enjoying these summer holidays. A Staff Pickles list.
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Stacy Gregg interview Stacy Gregg interview

By Missbeecrafty
"I write for strong, brave independent-minded readers who aspire to be heroes" - an interview with New Zealand writer Stacy Gregg.
"I write for strong, brave independent-minded readers who aspire to be heroes" - an interview with New Zealand writer Stacy Gregg.
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Podcast - Teaching war, teaching peace Podcast - Teaching war, teaching peace

By Cclstaff
Does how we learn about and commemorate war also help us learn about peace? With recommended reading and resources on WWI.
Does how we learn about and commemorate war also help us learn about peace? With recommended reading and resources on WWI.
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Best of 2018 Best of 2018

What books, movies, & music have you loved? Explore the picks of our staff and customers, and Best of the Year lists. Have your say!
What books, movies, & music have you loved? Explore the picks of our staff and customers, and Best of the Year lists. Have your say!
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Best book covers of 2018 Best book covers of 2018

By Donna R
My pick of New Zealand's finest book covers this year - the bold and the beautiful in book design.
My pick of New Zealand's finest book covers this year - the bold and the beautiful in book design.
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"I started writing this when I was 17" "I started writing this when I was 17"

By Cclstaff
Interview with new local author for teens Jack Hartley.
Interview with new local author for teens Jack Hartley.
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Before Tūranga – The Lyttelton Times Before Tūranga – The Lyttelton Times

By Alireadsccl
Gingerbread architecture, sleepless hotel guests, and a "hippie emporium" - all used to be where Tūranga is now. Find out more in…
Gingerbread architecture, sleepless hotel guests, and a "hippie emporium" - all used to be where Tūranga is now. Find out more in…
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