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Play is no trivial matter. Observe mammals in nature and you’ll notice that through interactions with siblings and adults, cubs learn essential life skills. They assess and develop strength, develop hunting skills, collaborate and protect one another in case of danger and threats and get to know their environment. In an age of overwhelming presence of technology, one might th...

Taonga puoro is a generic term for a whole range of Māori musical instruments and sound-making devices, made of wood, stone, shell, bone, and plant fibres. They are often said to be the voices of the land, and often accompany Māori rituals and cultural activities. The four soundtracks heard within the

Some well-known people who have died recently

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“Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.” Banned Books Week is an international event celebrating the freedom to read and here at Christchurch City Libraries, we like to give the readers the choice on what to read – or not to read.  

Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response...