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.
We offer a XBox in Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford, free for anyone to play!
No bookings are required, just come in and ask a friendly librarian for a controller, play with up to two players, and return the controller(s) when you have finished.
The consoles currently have a mix of titles, including Minecraft, Forza 4 (car racing), Lego Star Wars, and more! Please talk to one of the librarians if you have a game suggestion.
All content available on our consoles are G or PG rated and have parental controls to safely cater to our diverse communities.
Waimakariri Libraries offers a wide range of board games at Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford that can be borrowed at any time to play in the library.
You'll find a list of in-library games at each library here: Rangiora Library; Kaiapoi Library; Oxford Library
We also have an expanded collection of games that can be borrowed to play with whanau/family and friends at home! You issue and put these on hold just like a book with your library card— check out our catalogue to find the latest additions, and let he adventures begin!
