At the Library

I looked at the Auckland City Library today. The building looks very new and modern. They must have just built or renovated it!
The reading areas are very open and full of comfy chairs, and they organized the books very effectively - you want to grab one and start reading it right then and there!

They have a large fiction section, a large children's section, many DVDs, and a whole collection of books about NZ history and Maori culture.
I also found several shelves full of "New Zealand fiction" (books written by Kiwis), as well as Chinese and Korean literature!

I found one German book, stuck in-between the Chinese books. It was a copy of "Asterix: Obelix GmbH & Co. KG" *haha*

I also asked about a library pass. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get a free one because I'm only here for a little while. They wanted me to pay 70 NZD (40 NZD are refundable when I cancel my membership). I don't think I will sign up. Instead, I'll try to order books through the university library for free... ;-)

Speaking of books: the Harry Potter book is due soon! I asked at The Warehouse how much it will be, but they couldn't tell me yet. The cashier remembered that it was about 27 NZD last time, which is about 20 USD. If I make it to the store early, I should be able to get a copy.

I realized that my flight to Christchurch is tomorrow!

I will only take my small trolley as luggage, and a backback as a carry-on.
I am actually not quite sure what the rules are for taking stuff on flights in NZ, but let's be on the safe side (so no water bottles :D )