https://wellington.gen.nz/blogs Wellington related newsitems tagged with Blogs https://wellingtonista.com/2021/01/19/a-couple-of-newish-bars/ Hey, remember when we used to be on top of all the openings and closings in town and filled with reviews? Yeah me neither. Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonista.com/2021/01/19/a-couple-of-newish-bars/ The Wellingtonista 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2021/01/13/four-writers-writing-about-newtown-now-exclusively-online/ We recently had the great pleasure  of staging an event with Rachel Kerr author of Victory Park, Carl Shuker author of A Mistake, Michalia Arathimos author of Aukati and poet  Jackson Nieuwland reading their poem from their collection I am a human being in conversation with Mary McCallum at our  Newtown library. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:38:29 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2021/01/13/four-writers-writing-about-newtown-now-exclusively-online/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2021-01-13T00:38:29Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2021/01/11/grab-a-bargain-at-our-book-sale/ Wellington City Libraries is having its first big sale of withdrawn books, magazines, CDs and DVDs since 2019 and there will be bargains galore for everyone!The sale will be at the Ngaio Town Hall (1 Ottawa Rd – map) on:Friday 29th Jan, 10am to 6pmSaturday 30th Jan, 10am to 4pmSunday 31st Jan, 10am to 4pmMost items will be $1 or 50 cents and new stock will be put out each day. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2021/01/11/grab-a-bargain-at-our-book-sale/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2021-01-11T00:00:00Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2021/01/12/rest-in-peace-neville-gilmore-january-2021/ With sadness Wellington City Libraries pays tribute to Neville Gilmore, Te Matehou, Te Atiawa, who, during his research for Wellington Tenths Trust (2001-2009), also gave so kindly and generously of his time and knowledge to our project, Ngā Tūpuna o te Whanganui-a-Tara (2001-2007). Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2021/01/12/rest-in-peace-neville-gilmore-january-2021/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2021-01-11T00:00:00Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2021/01/06/brooklyn-library-temporary-closure-from-12-jan/ Brooklyn Library will be closed for two weeks to upgrade the lighting and heating. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 23:15:20 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2021/01/06/brooklyn-library-temporary-closure-from-12-jan/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2021-01-05T23:15:20Z https://eyeofthefish.org/2021-the-year-ahead/ Phew – thank goodness that 2020 is over. Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:53:33 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/2021-the-year-ahead/ Eye of the Fish 2020-12-31T23:53:33Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/22/help-inspire-a-new-artwork-in-newtown/ Artist Liana Leiataua is returning to connect with the Newtown community to co-design a new mural to welcome people into the Newtown Library. Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/22/help-inspire-a-new-artwork-in-newtown/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-12-22T00:00:00Z https://talkwellington.org.nz/2020/tis-the-season-to-be-readin/ Summer is coming (supposedly), but even if the weather isn’t playing ball, at least holidays are coming. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:03:34 GMT https://talkwellington.org.nz/2020/tis-the-season-to-be-readin/ Talk Wellington 2020-12-17T08:03:34Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/16/new-music-at-te-awe-3/ I’m Mark, the Customer Specialist for Music & Film at Wellington City Library. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 02:46:37 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/16/new-music-at-te-awe-3/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-12-16T02:46:37Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/15/karori-library-opening-later-than-usual-on-16-december-2020/ Our Karori branch library will open at 1:30pm, Wednesday 16 December. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:04:20 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/15/karori-library-opening-later-than-usual-on-16-december-2020/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-12-14T22:04:20Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/10/new-dvds-at-te-awe-3/ Here are some new movies & TV Shows recently added to our collection and available at our CBD Te Awe Library and selected Branch locations. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 23:51:28 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/10/new-dvds-at-te-awe-3/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-12-09T23:51:28Z https://eyeofthefish.org/swan-lane-and-garrett-street-2/ A missive has arrived from Wellington City Council, outlining that they have a plan for some changes around Garrett St (just off Cuba St) and Swan Lane (opposite Garrett St). Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/swan-lane-and-garrett-street-2/ Eye of the Fish 2020-12-08T00:00:00Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2020/11/25/festive-family-storytimes-are-around-the-corner/ Meri Kirihimete, Pōneke! It’s that time of year again! The festive season is right around the corner, which means that our libraries are getting themselves all ready to provide storytimes most merry and mirthful for your jollification. So, why not grab the family, jump in your fuzziest pyjamas (or cheeriest Christmas costume) and head on down to your local library to join in on the fun? Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:50:23 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2020/11/25/festive-family-storytimes-are-around-the-corner/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-12-07T22:50:23Z https://talkwellington.org.nz/2020/out-with-road-safety-in-with-transport-health/ The reported road toll is only the tip of the iceberg. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 02:40:36 GMT https://talkwellington.org.nz/2020/out-with-road-safety-in-with-transport-health/ Talk Wellington 2020-12-07T02:40:36Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/07/lunchtime-event-for-monsters-in-the-garden-at-te-awe-library/ You are cordially invited to a very special lunchtime event for Monsters in the Garden: An Anthology of Aotearoa New Zealand Science Fiction and Fantasy. Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:00:57 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/07/lunchtime-event-for-monsters-in-the-garden-at-te-awe-library/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-12-06T20:00:57Z https://eyeofthefish.org/finding-nemo/ Hi, I’m Nemo. Captain Nemo to you. I’ve written on this blog a couple of times before but the recent demise of Leviathan makes me think that we shouldn’t just let it all go to waste. I’ve been reading Eye of the Fish for years and am going to give it a try to keep it going, but under new management. It seems that Wellington really needs a good urban design blog. I was going to start up my own blog, but that is a hard thing to do: to get the footsteps of passers by and the eyeballs of the idle clickers. It seems that this blog may still have some readers returning here in the hope of finding Levi still afloat, but that seems a forlorn hope so far. So: finding Nemo it is instead. Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/finding-nemo/ Eye of the Fish 2020-12-06T00:00:00Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/04/visit-our-central-library-collection-at-te-pataka-one-night-only/ The Te Pātaka Collection and Distribution Centre houses Wellington Central Library’s collection, and for one night only you can visit, browse and borrow! Looking for some special summertime reading? On the hunt for that perfect picture book? Or maybe you’re missing all those classic graphic novels? We’ll be opening part of our Te Pātaka Collection Centre to the public for a pre-holiday exploration. You’ll be able to browse and borrow books from select parts of our off-site storage collection, including: Fiction Graphic novels Teen fiction and graphic novels Children’s fiction and comics Picture books Spots are limited and visits are restricted to one hour, so bookings will be essential — reserve yourself a spot now (choose one of the four slots). We can’t wait to see you! Details: What? Te Pātaka Open Night Date: 17 December Time: 4pm-7pm (limited to one hour slots) Location: Johnsonville (details on registration) Book your spot Fri, 04 Dec 2020 04:06:57 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/04/visit-our-central-library-collection-at-te-pataka-one-night-only/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-12-04T04:06:57Z https://wellingtonista.com/2020/12/03/family-owned-naumi-hotels-open-naumi-studio-hotel-on-cuba-street/ There’s been a hotel on Cuba Street for as long as I can remember. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonista.com/2020/12/03/family-owned-naumi-hotels-open-naumi-studio-hotel-on-cuba-street/ The Wellingtonista 2020-12-03T00:00:00Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/02/december-enewsletter/ Every month our team releases an eNewsletter that is published on our website, in it you will find the full list of events we have in all our libraries, some highlited blogs, new items, a kids colouring page and links to our online resources. Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:29:10 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/02/december-enewsletter/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-12-02T01:29:10Z https://talkwellington.org.nz/2020/wellington-progress-is-hard-other-cities-hold-my-beer/ As Wellington twitches with frustration about the future of its transport, other cities are rolling their sleeves up, leaning into the challenges and making stunning progress. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:41:20 GMT https://talkwellington.org.nz/2020/wellington-progress-is-hard-other-cities-hold-my-beer/ Talk Wellington 2020-12-01T21:41:20Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/01/you-cant-beat-wellington-on-a-good-day-in-1924/ A remarkable photograph captures our city basking in the sun on a calm summer’s day nearly a century ago. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:40:30 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/01/you-cant-beat-wellington-on-a-good-day-in-1924/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-11-30T20:40:30Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/01/four-writers-writing-about-newtown/ Rachel Kerr author of Victory Park, Carl Shuker author of A Mistake and Michalia Arathimos author of Aukati in conversation with Mary McCallum about setting their fiction in Newtown. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:05:23 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/01/four-writers-writing-about-newtown/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-11-30T20:05:23Z https://talkwellington.org.nz/2020/fresh-thinking-on-filling-the-affordable-housing-gap/ Although Aotearoa has a dire lack of state housing, there is also a growing hole in the middle too. Sun, 29 Nov 2020 23:42:36 GMT https://talkwellington.org.nz/2020/fresh-thinking-on-filling-the-affordable-housing-gap/ Talk Wellington 2020-11-29T23:42:36Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/11/27/the-full-central-library-cd-collection-is-now-available-to-borrow/ It has been a huge job to relocate all our Central Library collections to a new home at Te Pātaka, our new collection and Distribution Centre located in Johnsonville. Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:04:01 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/11/27/the-full-central-library-cd-collection-is-now-available-to-borrow/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-11-26T23:04:01Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/11/25/songbooks-at-te-awe/ Calling all musicians and aficionados of musical theatre! Did you know that we have a collection of Songbooks at our newest Central City branch, Te Awe Library on Brandon Street?Before Central closed, it was home to a large collection of Songbooks and music Scores. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/11/25/songbooks-at-te-awe/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-11-24T00:00:00Z https://talkwellington.org.nz/2020/stebbings-valley-2-oh-no/ WCC has returned after a 2 year hiatus to give us version 2. Mon, 23 Nov 2020 21:24:53 GMT https://talkwellington.org.nz/2020/stebbings-valley-2-oh-no/ Talk Wellington 2020-11-23T21:24:53Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/11/23/four-writers-writing-about-newtown/ Rachel Kerr author of Victory Park, Carl Shuker author of A Mistake and Michalia Arathimos author of Aukati in conversation with Mary McCallum about setting their fiction in Newtown. Sun, 22 Nov 2020 20:05:23 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/11/23/four-writers-writing-about-newtown/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-11-22T20:05:23Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=132662 We’re late to say farewell to Leviathan, who’s given up his popular and influential Wellington blog eyeofthefish. Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=132662 Wellington Scoop 2020-11-22T00:00:00Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/11/20/lunchtime-event-for-monsters-in-the-garden-at-te-awe-library/ You are cordially invited to a very special lunchtime event for Monsters in the Garden: An Anthology of Aotearoa New Zealand Science Fiction and Fantasy. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:45:57 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/11/20/lunchtime-event-for-monsters-in-the-garden-at-te-awe-library/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-11-19T22:45:57Z https://wellingtonista.com/2020/11/19/preview-the-slutcracker/ image credit Jason Aldous From School For Gifted Children, and the creator of Change Your Own Life comes a new queer ballet for Christmas. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:00:14 GMT https://wellingtonista.com/2020/11/19/preview-the-slutcracker/ The Wellingtonista 2020-11-18T21:00:14Z