Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre

Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am tomorrow

Monday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 
10:00AM - 4:00PM
14-16 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner
Christchurch, 8081
Phone: 03-941 7923
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre. Corner of Wakefield Avenue and Nayland Street, Sumner.

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WORD Christchurch Festival 2025

Find out about WORD Christchurch, the writers and books featured in the festival, on from 27 to 31 August.

Justices of the Peace

Justices of the Peace (JPs)

Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.

Holidays and Closures

  • Labour Day
    Monday, October 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Show Day Friday 14 November
    Friday, November 14, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day
    Friday, December 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Thursday, January 1, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day
    Friday, January 2, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day
    Friday, February 6, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Good Friday
    Friday, April 3, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, April 6, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day
    Saturday, April 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 April
    Monday, April 27, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 1, 2026
    Closed All Day

What's on

Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.

New For You - July 2025

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

Lower Heathcote River rubbish: Picturing Canterbury

Rubbish from a nearby service station dumped below the high water mark in the lower Heathcote River, 1972. An image from Canterbury Stories.

Remembering Lang Masters (1931-2023)

Simon pays tribute to Lang Masters who was "devoted to providing people with an authentic movie experience."

New at Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre

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