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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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"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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Matariki 2019: Resource list Matariki 2019: Resource list

recommended by ChristchurchLib
Selected Matariki resources relating to this year's theme - Te Kahui Kumanu a Matariki - The Guardian Stars of Matariki.
Selected Matariki resources relating to this year's theme - Te Kahui Kumanu a Matariki - The Guardian Stars of Matariki.
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New Titles survey New Titles survey

Keen on discovering new stuff at the library? Have your say - fill out this survey & let us know what you think of the New Titles…
Keen on discovering new stuff at the library? Have your say - fill out this survey & let us know what you think of the New Titles service.
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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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New titles - June 2019 New titles - June 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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A 'Fearless' Kiwi equestrian A 'Fearless' Kiwi equestrian

By Helenccl
Chloe Phillips-Harris's life has been an uncommon one filled with hard work, endurance, adventure and horses. Her memoir is a gripping…
Chloe Phillips-Harris's life has been an uncommon one filled with hard work, endurance, adventure and horses. Her memoir is a gripping…
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Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2019 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2019

Find out the winners of New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards; best fiction, non-fiction, poetry and te reo Māori titles.
Find out the winners of New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards; best fiction, non-fiction, poetry and te reo Māori titles.
Staff List

New Zealand Contemporary Fiction New Zealand Contemporary Fiction

recommended by ChristchurchLib
If you enjoy stories with recognisable people, settings, and experiences why not try some contemporary Kiwi fiction?
If you enjoy stories with recognisable people, settings, and experiences why not try some contemporary Kiwi fiction?
Staff List

New Zealand Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi New Zealand Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi

recommended by ChristchurchLib
A selection of titles celebrating Fantasy, Horror, and Sci-Fi born from the minds of talented New Zealand authors.
A selection of titles celebrating Fantasy, Horror, and Sci-Fi born from the minds of talented New Zealand authors.
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Māori servicemen in the First World War Māori servicemen in the First World War

By Cclstaff
There are some great titles in our collection if you're looking for reading material in remembrance of Māori who served in WWI.
There are some great titles in our collection if you're looking for reading material in remembrance of Māori who served in WWI.
Staff List

Anzac - Māori Contribution to WWI Anzac - Māori Contribution to WWI

recommended by ChristchurchLib
This list highlights resources about the Māori contribution to WWI. A mix of books, images, video and song.
This list highlights resources about the Māori contribution to WWI. A mix of books, images, video and song.
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How to research the history of a house How to research the history of a house

Digitised guide produced by Canterbury Museum that outlines the different venues of information for researching houses in Christchurch.
Digitised guide produced by Canterbury Museum that outlines the different venues of information for researching houses in Christchurch.
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Reading in Mind book scheme Reading in Mind book scheme

Reading in Mind is a book scheme for mental health & wellbeing. Topics include Anxiety, Grief & loss; and Pain & trauma.
Reading in Mind is a book scheme for mental health & wellbeing. Topics include Anxiety, Grief & loss; and Pain & trauma.
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WORD Chch Autumn Season 8 to 25 May WORD Chch Autumn Season 8 to 25 May

Clementine Ford, Akala, Graeme Simsion, Shayne Carter, Markus Zusak, John Boyne, The Allusionist, & Luke Wright - coming to Chch this…
Clementine Ford, Akala, Graeme Simsion, Shayne Carter, Markus Zusak, John Boyne, The Allusionist, & Luke Wright - coming to Chch this month!
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Race Relations Day Race Relations Day

Thursday 21 March is Race Relations Day 2019. Here are some books and resources with a focus on uniting against racism and hate.
Thursday 21 March is Race Relations Day 2019. Here are some books and resources with a focus on uniting against racism and hate.
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The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2019 The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2019

The 2019 shortlist represents the best in New Zealand writing in fiction, poetry and general and illustrated non-fiction.
The 2019 shortlist represents the best in New Zealand writing in fiction, poetry and general and illustrated non-fiction.
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Seaweek 2019 Seaweek 2019

By ValerieL
Seaweek will run from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 March 2019, and there's more marine-related events in the weeks before.
Seaweek will run from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 March 2019, and there's more marine-related events in the weeks before.
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Historical Fiction Genre Guide Historical Fiction Genre Guide

Recommended titles and authors for readers who love royal intrigue, fans of sagas, or those gripped by the action in historical adventure.
Recommended titles and authors for readers who love royal intrigue, fans of sagas, or those gripped by the action in historical adventure.
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Kā Huru Manu Exhibition Kā Huru Manu Exhibition

By Moata
Explore history, landscape & names of Canterbury & Banks Peninsula at a Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project exhibition.
Explore history, landscape & names of Canterbury & Banks Peninsula at a Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project exhibition.

New in New Zealand

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Politics of Forgetting
Politics of Forgetting
Brown, Martyn
The School Strike 4 Climate With Bree Renwick
The School Strike 4 Climate With Bree Renwick
Renwick, Bree
Tuning Wordsworth's Piano
Tuning Wordsworth's Piano
Simpson, Jane
The Poetry of Reflection
The Poetry of Reflection
Watson, Betty May, 1939-
Rebecca Caroe - It Does What It Says on the Tin
Rebecca Caroe - It Does What It Says on the Tin
Caroe, Rebecca
Sarah Bickerton - Kindred Spirits
Sarah Bickerton - Kindred Spirits
Bickerton, Sarah
Record Store Day and the Endless Vinyl Revival
Record Store Day and the Endless Vinyl Revival
Oliver, Henry (Music editor)
Remembering New Zealand's Britpop Diaspora
Remembering New Zealand's Britpop Diaspora
Oliver, Henry (Music editor)
The Intuitive Farmer
The Intuitive Farmer
Nuthall, P. L.
The Pumping Southee Road to Melbourne Episode
The Pumping Southee Road to Melbourne Episode
The Radelaide Cumming Episode
The Radelaide Cumming Episode
Harriet and the Eye of the Bird
Harriet and the Eye of the Bird
Lamb, Julie, 1963-
A Life of Adventures
A Life of Adventures
Hall-Jones, John
Twitchee
Twitchee
Preston, George, 1944-
The Wounded Bird
The Wounded Bird
Heydenrÿk, Nicole
Muddum on the Move
Muddum on the Move
Heydenrÿk, Nicole
Sleepless Nights
Sleepless Nights
Heydenrÿk, Nicole
Escape
Escape
MacLean, Glynne
Rat Keeper, Cat Keeper
Rat Keeper, Cat Keeper
Sullivan, Jillian, 1957-
Petronas
Petronas
Shaw, Tina, 1961-

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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.
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.
Website

New titles - June 2019 New titles - June 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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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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WORD Chch Autumn Season 8 to 25 May WORD Chch Autumn Season 8 to 25 May

Clementine Ford, Akala, Graeme Simsion, Shayne Carter, Markus Zusak, John Boyne, The Allusionist, & Luke Wright - coming to Chch this…
Clementine Ford, Akala, Graeme Simsion, Shayne Carter, Markus Zusak, John Boyne, The Allusionist, & Luke Wright - coming to Chch this month!
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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.
Blogpost

Seaweek 2019 Seaweek 2019

By ValerieL
Seaweek will run from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 March 2019, and there's more marine-related events in the weeks before.
Seaweek will run from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 March 2019, and there's more marine-related events in the weeks before.
Blogpost

Kā Huru Manu Exhibition Kā Huru Manu Exhibition

By Moata
Explore history, landscape & names of Canterbury & Banks Peninsula at a Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project exhibition.
Explore history, landscape & names of Canterbury & Banks Peninsula at a Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project exhibition.
Staff List

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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Sustainable Living Series Launch Sustainable Living Series Launch

Feb 10th
Tūranga
Come along to a series of public talks, workshops, and storytimes - all with a focus on sustainable living.
Come along to a series of public talks, workshops, and storytimes - all with a focus on sustainable living.
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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.
Article

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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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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