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Crawling, flitting, hopping or climbing – our insect neighbours get around! Visit Our Insect Neighbours exhibition and see all sorts of wondrous critters and learn something new. The exhibition is on until 17 May 2026 at Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tuak...


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Gina Butson's first offering to the world will leave readers with a sense of wonder.

The Stars Are A Million Glittering Worlds

It's an exquisite debut about two young people fleeing their ghosts on a round-the-world trip; brimming over with ex...


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Some well-known people who have died recently

John Coley, 1935-2026
New Zealand painter and art critic, Director of Robert McDougall Art Gallery, 1981-1995

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Anzac Day will be commemorated on Saturday 25 April.

All our libraries will be closed on this public holiday. Anzac Day (observed) Monday 27 April 2026 Tūranga is open from 10am to 5pm, all other libraries closed Read our page on

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Quiz: First World War

Test your knowledge of New Zealand’s involvement in the First World War I ahead of Anzac Day commemorations on 25 April.

A red chevron patch on a soldier’s New Zealand army uniform sleeve indicated what? A: Service in Egypt, Gallipoli or Palestine B: Wounded during combat but now fit to fight ...

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