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2023
- Library space for creating connection through crafting Newsline, 29 November
- Christchurch’s newest library to include creative space Newsline, 27 November
- Tūranga exhibition showcases Christchurch youth Newsline, 16 November
- Two-week delay for New Brighton Library reopening Newsline, 31 October
- Why libraries are so much more than 'buildings with some books in' The Spinoff, 24 October
- Inside a building is a book, but what's inside a book? Rachael King, The Press Te Matatika, 19 October
- Quake-damaged South Library and Service Centre to be rebuilt Newsline, 4 October
- Join the team at Matatiki Newsline, 2 October
- Annual hunt for historic Christchurch photos begins Newsline, 29 September
- Decision on the future of South Library Newsline, 28 September
- New Brighton books library upgrade Newsline, 19 September
- An evening with Charity Norman Newsline, 19 September
- Ko tēnei te wiki o te reo Māori Newsline, 11 September
- Decision on the future of the South Library building Newsline, 8 September
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Everyday heroes - Specialist paediatric dentist Arun Natarajan Seven Sharp, 6 September
Arun is one of the Everyday Heroes who pop into libraries to do special storytimes. -
From Croatia to the canefield Newsline, 6 September
Australian author Debra Gavranich - Go green at the Sustainable Living Series Newsline, 4 September
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Cataloging Christchurch's history Newsline, 25 August
Christchurch City Libraries marks 70,000 items on its digital heritage repository Canterbury Stories with the Guide to Christchurch and Picturesque Canterbury. - Delve into your family history this month at Tūranga Newsline, 15 August
- Tūranga water well to undergo repair Newsline, 2 August
- Tūranga presentation traces women’s contribution to the peace movement Newsline, 18 July
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Providing books with an extra life Newsline 17 July
"With a background as a book binder and as a trainer on the construction of commercial books, each day is different for Christchurch City Council’s Preservation and Distribution Team Leader, Jane Hackett" -
The New Zealand bird that dreams big Newsline, 10 July
Author Carly Waddleton - Christchurch kids to journey around the city during the school holidays Newsline, 10 July
- Tūranga to host Toihoukura Contemporary Māori Art Exhibition Newsline, 27 June
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Tūranga display shines a light on resilience Newsline, 21 June
Finding hope exhibition and book launch of ‘Resilience: A story of persecution, escape, survival and triumph’ by Inge Woolf on 29 June -
Children's claymation series comes to life at Tūranga Newsline, 6 June
Kiri and Lou exhibition. - First look at the concept design for a new South Library and Service Centre Newsline, 30 May
- Library Matariki events to shine a light on Puaka Newsline, 29 May
- New look for Mobile Library service Newsline, 25 May
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The man who managed Lyttelton Newsline, 16 May
Tūranga’s upcoming Heritage Highlights delves into the history of Dr William Donald, the forgotten man of Lyttelton. - Discovering your ancestor’s military records Newsline, 17 April
- Inspiring profiles of outstanding Polish women Newsline, 8 May
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The story so far: digging up Christchurch’s history Newsline, 13 April
The exhibition is being curated by the Christchurch Archaeology Project in collaboration with Underground Overground Archaeology, and is titled “Three tales of one city and Voices of Gallipoli event. - Progress report: One year without library fines Newsline, 13 April
- Agreed statement regarding Speak Up For Women event Newsline, 12 April
- Brief closure for Upper Riccarton Library upgrade Newsline, 30 March
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Preserving Christchurch history one archive at a time Newsline, 23 March
Digitised items from the Christchurch City Council Archives collection can be viewed on Christchurch City Libraries’ Canterbury Stories website. - Linwood Service Centre to become one-stop shop for local residents Newsline, 22 March
- Bag a bargain at annual Library book sale Newsline, 20 March
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Transforming tragedy through creativity Newsline, 15 March
Raising Sakinah | Finding Peace exhibition showcases artworks created by survivors of the 2019 Christchurch Mosque attacks and their supporters.In the aftermath of the Mosque attacks, 21 survivors and supporters worked with artist and photographer Janneth Gil and a number of other collaborators.
More media coverage for the exhibition includes:- Women affected by Chch mosque attacks remember experiences with art Monday 24 April 2023, 1News
- Women who lost loved ones in mosque attacks create art exhibition to help journey through grief 14 March 2023, Stuff
- The art project that is helping those who lost loved ones in the Christchurch Mosque attacks, 14 March 2023, Seven Sharp (TVNZ)
- Raising Sakinah, Finding Peace exhibition 15 March 2023, The Panel, RNZ
- Christchurch mosque terror attacks: Victims transform tragedy through creativity, 14 March 2023, NZ Herald
- Proud to celebrate Christchurch Pride Newsline, 7 March
- An empowering event for International Women’s Day Newsline, 3 March
- Council staff honoured to take part in iconic kapa haka festival Newsline, 20 February
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Space showcase touching down at Tūranga Newsline, 8 February
Tūhura Tuarangi is an interactive, hands-on science roadshow developed by Tūhura Otago Museum. It was held in the Level 1 TSB Space in Tūranga from Saturday 11 February until Sunday 26 February. - Lyttelton Library closing for heating upgrade Newsline, 7 February
- Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at Christchurch City Libraries Newsline, 25 January
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2018
- Council releases cost of digital touch-wall Newsline, 5 July
- Book in weekend visit to Sumner Centre Newsline, 28 June
- Book a spot in futuristic city library Newsline, 14 June
- New library artwork shows changing tides of storytelling Newsline, 11 June
- Tūranga to cater for foodies, coffee lovers Newsline, 18 May
- Digital demand signals new chapter for libraries Newsline, 20 March
- Library bargains a turn up for the books Newsline, 20 March
- NZ's biggest 'touch wall' on books for Tūranga Newsline, 29 January
- Thrillers book top spot at library Newsline, 16 January
2017
- Smart technology booked in for new city library Newsline, 7 December
- Council decides name for new central library, 28 September
- New Central Library taking shape in city centre Newsline, 30 August
- Robot boots up with library's help Newsline, 29 August
- Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre opens to much fanfare, bursting with local pride The Press, 21 August 2017
- Sumner centre of attraction Newsline, 19 August 2017
- Countdown on to Sumner centre opening Newsline, 16 August 2017
- Lack of hearing no barrier to creativity Newsline, 6 June 2017
- It's Library Lovers Day Newsline, Tuesday 14 February 2017
- New Brighton Library reopens star.kiwi, Monday 13 February 2017
- New Brighton Library re-opens its doors Newsline, Monday 13 February 2017
- New Brighton: ‘No one is anonymous’ Ashleigh Monk, star.kiwi, Monday 13 February 2017
- Community input sought on location options Newsline, 9 February 2017
- Christchurch Symphony Orchestra to perform at libraries Newsline, 31 January 2017
- New library costs tightly monitored Newsline, 17 January 2017
2016
- Time-lapse captures progress on new library Newsline, 19 December 2016
- New central library taking shape Newsline, 8 December 2016
- Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre turns one with plenty to celebrate Newsline, 23 November 2016
- Foundations laid for a 21st century knowledge centre Newsline, 26 October 2016
- New Christchurch Central Library's first foundations poured Jamie Small, The Press, Wednesday 26 October 2016
- Find a palace of fun at the library Newsline, 27 September 2016
- Uncovering family secrets Newsline, 20 September 2016
- New Brighton’s pop-up library opens Newsline, 15 August 2016
- Committee agrees on library repair plan Newsline, 4 August 2016
- Construction begins on Bishopdale library, community centre Newsline, 25 July 2016
- Dawn blessing marks start of multimillion-dollar Sumner project Newsline, 22 July 2016
- Library book groups help get people talking Newsline, 21 July 2016
- New Brighton Library closes for repair, pops up elsewhere Newsline, 15 July 2016
- Grandparents get iPad savvy at the library Newsline, 29 June 2016
- Library a school holiday hotspot Newsline, 27 June 2016
- Public urged to vote for favourite name Newsline, 21 June 2016
- Library celebrates 10th birthday Newsline, 31 March 2016
2015
- Christchurch libraries close for repairs during 2016 Tina Law, The Press, 30 December 2015
- Christchurch's central library project faces $10 million shortfall Lois Cairns, The Press, 20 August 2015
- What role should a library play? David Killick, The Press, 4 April 2015
- Christchurch's new $85m library unveiled Lois Cairns. The Press. 26 March 2015.
- Dogs role in kids' reading confidence Emily Spink, The Press, 6 March 2015
- New chapter for city library Lois Cairns, The Press, 2 February 2015
- Quake zone in transition Philip Matthews, The Press, 3 January 2015 (mentions Central Library Peterborough)
2014
- Library coming down but memories stick Beck Eleven. The Press. Saturday 6 September 2014
- Final chapter for central library, The Press. Friday 15 August 2014
- Over $6m to fix South library Lois Cairns. The Press. Tuesday 8 July 2014
- Input wanted for $85m central library Lois Cairns, The Press. Saturday 22 March 2014
- New $85 million library inches closer Ashleigh Stewart, The Press. Friday 21 March 2014
- Manchester St Library opens Nicole Mathewson. The Press. Monday 20 January 2014
- Library clients turn to e-books Lois Cairns. The Press. Monday 13 January 2014
2013
- $89m for central library ‘hub of knowledge’ The Press. Saturday 24 August 2013
- Cost doesn’t match library vision Rachel Young and Lois Cairns, The Press. Wednesday 14 August 2013
- Debate over city library, sports hub Rachel Young and Lois Cairns, The Press. Tuesday 13 August 2013
- Plans for $89m central library Lois Cairns. The Press. Monday 12 August 2013
