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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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What's on for National Poetry Day 2019 What's on for National Poetry Day 2019

By Chickey50
Friday 23 August is Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day 2019 and Canterbury is celebrating with a number of events.
Friday 23 August is Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day 2019 and Canterbury is celebrating with a number of events.
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Interview with Katie O'Neill Interview with Katie O'Neill

We asked some questions of wonderful Christchurch writer & illustrator Katie O'Neill, just back from Comic-Con International in San…
We asked some questions of wonderful Christchurch writer & illustrator Katie O'Neill, just back from Comic-Con International in San Diego.
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Ngaio Marsh Awards finalists Ngaio Marsh Awards finalists

Read the Ngaio Marsh Awards finalists in best novel, best first novel and best crime non-fiction categories.
Read the Ngaio Marsh Awards finalists in best novel, best first novel and best crime non-fiction categories.
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New titles - August 2019 New titles - August 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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Shifting points of view - WORD Chch Shifting points of view - WORD Chch

WORD Christchurch presents Shifting Points of View — a spectacular line-up of New Zealand and international speakers to get you thinking.
WORD Christchurch presents Shifting Points of View — a spectacular line-up of New Zealand and international speakers to get you thinking.
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The Great Library Seed & Plant Swap 2019 The Great Library Seed & Plant Swap 2019

By Cclstaff
Got some home-saved (or leftover bought) seeds to share? Pop them in at one of our participating libraries in September.
Got some home-saved (or leftover bought) seeds to share? Pop them in at one of our participating libraries in September.
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Te Ao Māori Te Ao Māori

Take a journey back to our beginnings. Find history, whakapapa, and te reo Māori resources.
Take a journey back to our beginnings. Find history, whakapapa, and te reo Māori resources.
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Short stories reading guide Short stories reading guide

Looking for something you can read easily in a lunch break? Find short stories in a range of genres, hand-picked by librarians.
Looking for something you can read easily in a lunch break? Find short stories in a range of genres, hand-picked by librarians.
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National Flash Fiction Day National Flash Fiction Day

By Chickey50
Andrew reports back on Flash in the Pan - National Flash Fiction Day at Tūranga, Saturday 22 June.
Andrew reports back on Flash in the Pan - National Flash Fiction Day at Tūranga, Saturday 22 June.
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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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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.
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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?
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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.
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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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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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Counterfutures
Counterfutures
Left Thought & Practice Aotearoa
Ground Water Mirror
Ground Water Mirror
Conor Clarke 21 June - 19 July 2019
How to Live
How to Live
Rickerby, Helen, 1974-
Canterbury Regional River Gravel Management Strategy
Canterbury Regional River Gravel Management Strategy
Ed Lust
Ed Lust
Dry Milk
Dry Milk
Yan, Huo
When Toawaka Met Cook
When Toawaka Met Cook
Gates, Richard (Historian)
Fresh Cut
Fresh Cut
La Mane, Kayette, 1979-
Buried in Doubt
Buried in Doubt
Northey, Glenda
Waimakariri Land and Water Solutions Programme
Waimakariri Land and Water Solutions Programme
Kreleger, A.
Groundwater Technical Report to Support the Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora Limit-setting Process
Groundwater Technical Report to Support the…
Rosado, Carlos
The Stories of Eileen Duggan
The Stories of Eileen Duggan
Duggan, Eileen, 1894-1972
One Wish
One Wish
La Mane, Kayette, 1979-
Exceptional
Exceptional
Baker, Tihema
Moss's War, 1941-1988
Moss's War, 1941-1988
New Worlds and Lives on Hold
Our Story : Aotearoa
Our Story : Aotearoa
The Story of Mission in Aotearoa Through the Lens of the…
New Zealand Credit Unions
New Zealand Credit Unions
McLauchlan, Gordon, 1931-
Barbed Wire Boks
Barbed Wire Boks
Cameron, Don
Gold Beneath Dark Waters
Gold Beneath Dark Waters
Still, David, 1941-
Terry Stringer Transfigured Heads
Terry Stringer Transfigured Heads
Stringer, Terry, 1946-

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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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New titles - August 2019 New titles - August 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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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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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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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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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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