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: 16-Sep-2026
Celebrate Sustainability this Spring at Waimakariri Libraries.
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 in, 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 3 November, 3.30pm to 5.00pm
Kaiapoi Library Wednesday 4 November, 3.30pm to 5.00pm
Rangiora Library Thursday 5 November, 3.30pm to 5.00pm
