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.
In partnership with Science Alive, access an introductory lesson with a science experiment connected to a Matariki activity to celebrate te tau hou Māori and bring your ākonga together.
Waimakariri Libraries are on a mission in collaboration with Science Alive to bring science to everyone, everywhere, everyday.
Science Alive is a charitable trust established in 1991, by local innovators who share a passion for science and technology. The vision was clear: to inspire the public through interactive experiences and accessible education.
Formerly celebrated as a beloved physical centre in the heart of Canterbury, they're now thrilled to extend the Science Alive experience to the digital realm, making it accessible to all.
Join us in our mission to make Science and Technology, accessible for all, with the following objectives:
Mission One: Opportunities for discovery
It all starts with a spark: Fostering the potential of every child to spark hope, excitement, and curiosity for future generations.
Mission Two: Science for everyone, everywhere, everyday
Promote and inspire people of all ages to explore the endless opportunities the world of science holds.
Mission Three: Engage in the potential of STEAM
Empowering tomorrow's innovators with the boundless potential of STEAM through interactive, educational experiences.
Book your class visit today to learn how to access these invaluable and exciting resources available free to teachers across the country.
Each one-hour visit includes an introductory lesson with a science experiment connected to a Matariki activity to celebrate te tau hou Māori and bring your ākonga together.
What a wonderful time of year to celebrate the Māori New Year and science together.
To find out more about Science Alive go to: https://www.sciencealive.co.nz/