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Hayley's best movies for 2025
Movies watched in 2025 - some released this year, some were in 2023 and 2024. All available on DVD or online streaming on Kanopy. Enjoy!
Hayley's best movies for 2025
Movies watched in 2025 - some released this year, some were in 2023 and 2024. All available on DVD or online streaming on Kanopy. Enjoy!
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Pride on Screen
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Christchurch City Libraries and Day One Hāpai te Haeata are proud to present seven short films by local LGBTQIA+ filmmakers. For ages 16+.
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Recent necrology, February 2026
Some well-known people who have died recently including actors, Robert Duvall, Eric Dane, and James Van der Beek.
LOTE4Kids
Storytime in your language! Kids can enjoy a digital collection of books in Languages Other Than English, including NZSL and te reo Māori.
Pride on Screen
Mar 16th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Christchurch City Libraries and Day One Hāpai te Haeata are proud to present seven short films by local LGBTQIA+ filmmakers. For ages 16+.
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