Tūranga Exhibitions

Tūranga Exhibitions

Find out about the current exhibition at Tūranga, and what's coming up.

Te Pito Huarewa Gallery located on Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 houses exhibitions that reflect the cultural identity and history of Christchurch and Canterbury.

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: 6 June to 26 July

Come explore, be surprised, and find your own favourite.

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands. Ahakoa he iti he pounamu brings these treasures together. Gathering the objects that speak to them, our library kaimahi give you the chance to see our collection in a whole new light. Books, photographs, curious objects, and unexpected finds sit side by side, each elevated from the ordinary by the story of why it matters. Come explore the unexpected, discover new favourites, and see what taonga are waiting to be discovered.

Open Archives - Ahakoa He iti, He Pounamu

Jun 20th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Even small treasures can have a big impact, what treasures will you find hiding in the Tuakiri Archive?

Meet the objects: Treasures of Tuakiri

Jun 25th | 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Join the Tuakiri team for a series of informal lunchtime talks exploring highlights of the Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu exhibition.

Archives Adventures - 8-12 years - SOLD OUT

Jul 9th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore Ōtautahi Christchurch’s past through archival objects like photographs, letters and diaries in a hands-on adventure.

Meet the objects: Treasures of Tuakiri

Jul 15th | 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Join the Tuakiri team for a series of informal lunchtime talks exploring highlights of the Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu exhibition.

Digital Exhibitions

Visit Tūranga and other libraries to see regular exhibitions of heritage images from Canterbury Stories - and see them online too.
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