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.

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.

Open Archives: Treasures of Tuakiri

Jul 22nd | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Explore our city’s past through archival objects and discover what we can learn from these precious treasures in a hands-on experience.

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More Tūranga exhibitions

Did they really do that? Cantabrians' quests for world records

Did they really do that?Cantabrians' quest for world records, part of a series

Cantabrians have always embraced a challenge. The 1970s & 1980s were peak decades for attempting to break a world record, any world record!

Did they really do that? World records and famous firsts!

Learn more about world records! Our Did they really do that? exhibition about Cantabrian world record attempts runs 4 July-30 August 2026.

World records (and attempts) achieved by Cantabrians!

Photos from Canterbury Stories capturing local world record attempts over the years.

Upcoming exhibition: Whaiao - 8 August – 29 November 2026

Explore Whaiao, a celebration of our Ngā Pounamu Māori Collections at Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.

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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