Te hākari o Aotearoa: Celebration of New Zealand

Our February Editions focuses on Aotearoa - past, present, future. You can find out more on our February page.

Looking back on February

February is an important month in Christchurch. We will commemorate the first anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake with a a Civic Memorial Service.

You might like to share memories:

• Donate your earthquake story
• Add your stories and pictures to Kete Christchurch
• Browse our earthquake related photographs

You can read about milestones in Christchurch history — and more — on our Christchurch Timeline.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Monday 6 February is Waitangi Day:

• Find out more about Ōnuku Marae, Takapūneke and Okains Bay - places that are central to local celebrations of Waitangi Day and the Treaty
• Read our page on Waitangi Day and the Treaty of Waitangi

Bag a book bargain

February is also the month to visit at our famous book sale. On Friday 17 and Saturday 18 February 2012, we will have books, magazines, DVDs and more on sale at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre.

New

CDs, DVDs and audiobooks

Fiction and non-fiction

For children

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The music of Classical Sparks
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Most popular stuff for adults 2011
Getting the garden through a watering ban
E-book readers
Bad words and prejudice

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