Waiamakariri Libraries created an amazing Māori Language Collection called Ako Collection to help you explore and learn more about Te Reo Māori.
A range of apps that make using the library easier.
Grab your library card, remember your PIN number and jump right in!
Award Winners
Waimakariri Heritage website - a place to conserve and curate community memories and taonga.
To assist teachers, Waimakariri Libraries have a feast of resources available to help teachers feed students who are hungry for knowledge.
Published: 04-Nov-2025
Waimakariri Libraries are celebrating spring with sustainability workshops across the district.
Learn from local gardening and community groups, and gain knowledge about seed saving, and seed raising.
Some seeds, soil, and containers will be provided but bring your own seeds to exchange, recycled containers to sow your seeds, and plants to swap if you can.
Waimakariri Libraries are hosting events at all of our libraries, at the following times and locations coinciding with the traditional planting period after show weekend:
Oxford Library
Tuesday 11 November, 3.30 – 5pm
Kaiapoi Library
Wednesday 12 November, 3.30 – 5pm
Rangiora Library
Thursday 13 November, 3.30 – 5pm