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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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Best of 2019 Best of 2019

What books, movies, and music have you enjoyed this year? See what library staff loved and have your say!
What books, movies, and music have you enjoyed this year? See what library staff loved and have your say!
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Christmas and New Year holiday hours Christmas and New Year holiday hours

Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou. Check our opening hours over Christmas and New Year.
Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou. Check our opening hours over Christmas and New Year.
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Huraina Huraina

Free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
Free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
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Catalogue search: The Rātana faith Catalogue search: The Rātana faith

Books and resources about Te Haahi Rātana, the Rātana faith.
Books and resources about Te Haahi Rātana, the Rātana faith.
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Summertime Reading Challenge Summertime Reading Challenge

Win prizes from PBTech, TSB, Riverside Market, Foundation Cafe, and Wheelers in the Summertime Reading Challenge!
Win prizes from PBTech, TSB, Riverside Market, Foundation Cafe, and Wheelers in the Summertime Reading Challenge!
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New titles - December 2019 New titles - December 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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Mount Erebus air disaster Mount Erebus air disaster

On 28 November 1979, Air NZ Flight TE901 crashed into the slopes of Mt Erebus - the worst civilian disaster in New Zealand’s history.
On 28 November 1979, Air NZ Flight TE901 crashed into the slopes of Mt Erebus - the worst civilian disaster in New Zealand’s history.
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Pike River mine disaster Pike River mine disaster

On 19 November 2010 there was an explosion in the Pike River Mine. Twenty nine miners died in the mine.
On 19 November 2010 there was an explosion in the Pike River Mine. Twenty nine miners died in the mine.
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Hoiho takes out Bird of the year 2019 Hoiho takes out Bird of the year 2019

By Takeclare
Find books and information about the Hoiho, the yellow-eyed penguin - officially New Zealand's bird of the year.
Find books and information about the Hoiho, the yellow-eyed penguin - officially New Zealand's bird of the year.
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Maps, voyages, birds and a Poet Laureate Maps, voyages, birds and a Poet Laureate

By Contentjane
Cool Stuff from the Selectors: Maps always capture people's imaginations, and it is great to see some new ones featuring Aotearoa.
Cool Stuff from the Selectors: Maps always capture people's imaginations, and it is great to see some new ones featuring Aotearoa.
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Cool stuff from the Selectors Cool stuff from the Selectors

By Contentjane
Gilead, birds, and maps - Jane shares the coolest new stuff in our collection
Gilead, birds, and maps - Jane shares the coolest new stuff in our collection
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Focus on Men at Tūranga Focus on Men at Tūranga

By Cclpaulie
Focus on Men this Movember at Tūranga with brewing, motorbikes, exercise, & more. Not just for the boys, you're all welcome!
Focus on Men this Movember at Tūranga with brewing, motorbikes, exercise, & more. Not just for the boys, you're all welcome!
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PressReader access to Stuff titles PressReader access to Stuff titles

Update: Access to PressReader Stuff titles like The Press and the Sunday Star Times is now only available in libraries.
Update: Access to PressReader Stuff titles like The Press and the Sunday Star Times is now only available in libraries.
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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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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.
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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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Family Instructions Upon Release
Family Instructions Upon Release
Kirkby-McLeod, Elizabeth
By Sea Mouths Speaking
By Sea Mouths Speaking
Trussell, Denys, 1946-
We Are Tiny Beneath the Light
We Are Tiny Beneath the Light
North, Heidi
Weaving Te Whāriki
Weaving Te Whāriki
Aotearoa New Zealand's Early Childhood Curriculum Framework…
Soul Veil
Soul Veil
La Mane, Kayette, 1979-
Friday Prayers
Friday Prayers
Beyer, Tony, 1948-
Back Before You Know
Back Before You Know
Edmond, Murray, 1949-
The Gumfields
The Gumfields
Dragicevich, Kaye, 1954-
Waiora
Waiora
Kouka, Hone, 1968-
Tākaka Song
Tākaka Song
Moran, Kevin
Eddie Norman and 25 Battalion
Eddie Norman and 25 Battalion
Kay, Elizabeth, 1948-
Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides
Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides
Kennett, Jonathan, 1967-
The Peaks in My Life
The Peaks in My Life
Bates, Roger, 1943-
Transforming the Welfare State
Transforming the Welfare State
Boston, Jonathan, 1957-
The Paper Nautilus
The Paper Nautilus
Jackson, Michael, 1940-
Pākehā Settlements in A Māori World
Pākehā Settlements in A Māori World
Smith, Ian W. G. 1954-
Frances Hodgkins
Frances Hodgkins
Niederman, Samantha
Pathways to the Flats
Pathways to the Flats
Palenski, Simon, 1989-
The Settlement Experience of Pacific Migrants in New Zealand
The Settlement Experience of Pacific Migrants in New Zealand
Sin, Isabelle
Tāpoto
Tāpoto
The Brief

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New titles - December 2019 New titles - December 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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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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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!
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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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Tāngata Ngāi Tahu Tāngata Ngāi Tahu

By Gregccl
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
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An interview with Rhys Darby An interview with Rhys Darby

By Kimccl
Funnyman Rhys Darby has teamed up with Scholastic in a fun new fiction series for kids. He talked to us about it.
Funnyman Rhys Darby has teamed up with Scholastic in a fun new fiction series for kids. He talked to us about it.
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The Masonic Hotel and Montague's Corner The Masonic Hotel and Montague's Corner

By Joyciescotland
A look back at the businesses, buildings and people associated with the central Christchurch site where Tūranga now stands.
A look back at the businesses, buildings and people associated with the central Christchurch site where Tūranga now stands.
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