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!
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Waimakariri Heritage website - a place to conserve and curate community memories and taonga.
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Published: 23-Oct-2026
Ruataniwha Civic Centre is a voting place for the 2026 General Election.
Vote in this year’s general election to make your voice heard on the issues that matter to you.
You can vote from Monday 26 October until 7pm on election day, Saturday 7 November.
You need to be enrolled by midnight, Sunday 25 October. You won't be able to enrol once voting starts.
In a general election, you get two votes. Your party vote is for the political party you want to be in government. Your electorate vote is for the person you want to represent your local area.
You can vote at any voting place in the country, but you may need to fill out an extra form if you vote outside your electorate.
For more information about voting in this year's general election visit vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56.
Enrol. Vote. Be heard.
You can cast your vote at Kaiapoi Library at the following times:
Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 October: 9am–5pm
Thursday 29 October: 9am–7pm
Friday 30 October: 9am–5pm
Saturday 31 October & Sunday 1 November: 9am–5pm
Monday 2 – Wednesday 4 November: 9am–5pm
Thursday 5 November: 9am–7pm
Friday 6 November: 9am–5pm
Saturday 7 November (election day): 9am–7pm
Outside of library opening hours, please use the rear carpark entrance.
Please note: Oxford and Rangiora libraries are NOT voting places for this year's general election. Find your closest voting place at vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56.