Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes at Matatiki

Wan Solwara means “one ocean”

Join us for stories, rhymes and action songs celebrating the amazing languages and cultures of the Pacific islands. All tied together by our special friendship with the sea.

Wan Solwara rotates fortnightly around our network of libraries with base locations that hold a Pasifika Collection: Matatiki Hornby Centre & Aranui Library. Please see events calendar for series information

Wan Solwara around the network in 2026 :

• Aranui Library Thursday 5th March 10.30-11am
• Matatiki: Hornby Centre Monday 16th March 10.30-11am
• Matatiki: Hornby Centre Monday 11th May 10.30-11am
• Akaroa Library Friday 29th May 10.30-11am
• Aranui LibraryThursday 11th June 10.30-11am
• Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Tuesday 23rd June 10.30-11am
• Matatiki: Hornby Centre Monday 27th July 10.30-11am
• Upper Riccarton Library Wednesday 29th July 10.30-11am
• Aranui LibraryThursday 13th August10.30-11am
• Linwood Library Wednesday 26th August 10.30-11am
• Matatiki: Hornby Centre Monday 7th September10.30-11am
• Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Friday 25th September10.30-11am
• Aranui Library Thursday 22nd October 10.30-11am
• Matatiki: Hornby Centre Monday 2nd November 10.30-11am
• Aranui Library Thursday 19th November 10.30-11am
• Shirley Library Tuesday 1st December 10.30-11am