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New chapter for Libraries summer reading challenge
Christchurch City Libraries’ reading challenge is in bloom for summer 2025.
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Painting the sky with colour at Kite Day
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New chapter for Libraries summer reading challenge
YesterdayChristchurch City Libraries’ reading challenge is in bloom for summer 2025.
Art & creativity |
20 Nov 2025
Kora to headline free NYE25 show
Renowned Aotearoa band, Kora, will ignite the stage for a memorable New Year’s Eve at North Hagley Park.
Art Gallery exhibition celebrates the history of taniwha
Whāia te Taniwha, a new major exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, explores the enduring presence of taniwha in Aotearoa.
Fifty years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Celebrate the 50th year of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with Christchurch City Libraries.
Unique portrait of farming life on Banks Peninsula
A significant new book of photographs published by Akaroa Museum documents rural life on Banks Peninsula during the 1950s.
Things to do |
1 Oct 2025
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15 Sep 2025
Slim regroups for Go Live and special release
Known for their energetic live shows, Slim will perform hits like ‘Rise Up’ and ‘Bullet in My Hand’ at their Go Live set on Saturday 23 August.
Two new immersive exhibition experiences
Two very different exhibitions will open alongside each other at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū this weekend.
Art & creativity, Things to do |
31 Jul 2025
History behind the green and white Antigua Boatsheds
The Antigua Boatsheds has had a refresh to its roof, cladding and exterior with support from a Christchurch City Council Heritage Incentive Grant. Delve into the building’s history.
Fire and ice light up Winter Fireworks
The Winter Fireworks Spectacular is back to bring the magic to New Brighton Beach this July.
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28 May 2025