Events
Come marvel at the wonderful art made by Year 12 Papanui High School students!
Each piece is scanned, transferred to vinyl and installed onto our library windows for all to see. Pieces range from detailed paintings and…
The Discovery Wall at Tūranga has a smaller, mobile 'sibling'. Local heritage comes to life with this unique interactive touchscreen technology that lets you explore the history of Christchurch. Try it out as it visits community…
Exhibition from 28 March to 25 May 2025.
Diaries and letters that normally hide in our Archives are being highlighted in this interesting exhibition focusing on war correspondence.
Come and see the personal letters, diaries, photos, records…
Plant it Forward! Share, swap and select new houseplants cuttings at our pop-up plant propagation station.
All indoor plant cuttings welcome.
Houseplants are a fun hobby and help clean the air!
Free, no booking required.
A Justice of the Peace is on site to take oaths, declarations, affidavits and affirmations; to witness signatures on documents and to certify document copies. The JP can also witness citizenship applications, sponsorship applications and…
A Justice of the Peace will be available to members of the community, to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship or rates…
Unleash your imagination in our innovation hub at Matatiki Hornby Centre
Step into a world of possibilities at Matatiki Hornby Centre's Auahatanga Creative Space—where cutting-edge technology meets your inspiration.
No bookings needed—just…
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Come along to Shirley Library and enjoy some great, free, live music.
The Christchurch Accordion Orchestra is the face of the Canterbury Accordion Association and has been entertaining audiences for over 60 years. Currently the…
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Renaissance comes to Papanui Library!
Come and hear an elegant selection of duets and solos for lute and viol from 16th and 17th Century England and beyond. Hear Jonathan and Jane in performance. They are the founding members…
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Celebrate New Zealand Music Month with Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre!
Come along to listen and support our local high school, Hillmorton High - Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka.There will be performances by:
String group, Funk band, Fire…
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Enjoy NZ Music Month at Matatiki Hornby Centre!
Bring your vision to life with a compelling album artwork. You will have access to graphic design tools, magazine collage and photography in this session. A striking artwork is key for…
Foster your creativity and resilience while learning a new skill.
This month learn how to make modular origami polyhedra from simple sonobe units.
Drop in, relax and enjoy some 'me' time as you explore a new craft every month. From…
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Would you like to explore a whole new world in immersive 3D? Come to Matatiki Hornby Centre and you can choose an experience on our VIVE Virtual Reality device. Let us take you to a world where you can paint your own artwork orr choose…
Come marvel at the wonderful art made by Year 12 Papanui High School students!
Each piece is scanned, transferred to vinyl and installed onto our library windows for all to see. Pieces range from detailed paintings and…
The Discovery Wall at Tūranga has a smaller, mobile 'sibling'. Local heritage comes to life with this unique interactive touchscreen technology that lets you explore the history of Christchurch. Try it out as it visits community…
Exhibition from 28 March to 25 May 2025.
Diaries and letters that normally hide in our Archives are being highlighted in this interesting exhibition focusing on war correspondence.
Come and see the personal letters, diaries, photos, records…
Plant it Forward! Share, swap and select new houseplants cuttings at our pop-up plant propagation station.
All indoor plant cuttings welcome.
Houseplants are a fun hobby and help clean the air!
Free, no booking required.
