Waiamakariri Libraries created an amazing Māori Language Collection called Ako Collection to help you explore and learn more about Te Reo Māori.
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Waimakariri Heritage website - a place to conserve and curate community memories and taonga.
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Published: 20-Jul-2026
Find out how we can help you discover more about your family history.
To celebrate Family History Month this August, we're putting on specially themed digital skills classes, a writing workshop and have slide scanner drop-in sessions. Find out how to take part below:Ancestry Library ClassWhere: Rangiora LibraryWhen: Monday 3 August, 10am–12noon Ancestry Library Class Where: Oxford LibraryWhen: Wednesday 12 August, 10am–12noon Ancestry Library Class Where: Kaiapoi LibraryWhen: Wednesday 19 August, 10am–12noonFamily History Writing Workshop SeriesWhere: Rangiora LibraryWhen: Six-week course staring Thursday 6 August, 11am-12noon Slide Scanner SessionWhere: Rangiora LibraryWhen: Friday 14 August, 10am Slide Scanner SessionWhere: Rangiora Library When: Monday 24 August, 10am Want more genealogy resources? Check out our Genealogy Resources at Waimakariri Libraries webpage.