Capital E
Capital E is the only organisation in New Zealand that gives children access to such a wide range of creative technology and live performance. It is an award-winning facility, based in Wellington, New Zealand, attracting up to 200,000 visitors each year.
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PlayHQ public holiday closures in April
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- Coming up this April, PlayHQ will be closed for several public holidays.
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Celebrating a 5000+ turnout at Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day
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- Our Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day 2025 celebration was a spectacular event! We’re thrilled to share that 5,000+ people came along to Queens Wharf to join in the festivities with us this March.
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Goodbye Topsy Turvy
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- As we enter Autumn, it’s nearly time to say haere rā to our play activation Topsy Turvy.
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April School Holiday bookings are now open
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- It’s that time of year again… Bookings for our April school holiday programme are now open! This April we’re excited to launch a NEW Let’s Get Digital programme for ages 8-13. At 2D Game Design, tamariki learn what goes into making a 2D arcade game from scratch. The workshops take place in the MediaLab, […] The post April School Holiday bookings are now open first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.
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A big thanks to New World Wellington City for free fruit
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- Free fruit for all! New World Wellington City once again supports our Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day event.
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First performance of the year for LOD Dancers
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- 22 tamariki dancers from LOD Dance Studio are getting ready for Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day this Saturday, which will be their first performance of 2025.
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Inspiring the next generation at Nōku te Ao Capital E
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- Digital learning specialist at Nōku te Ao Capital E, Finn Culver. Finn Culver is a digital learning specialist at Nōku te Ao Capital E. The first time I came across Nōku te Ao Capital E I was a pirate. I was in Year 7 at South Wellington Intermediate School and a bunch of us were […] The post Inspiring the next generation at Nōku te Ao Capital E first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.
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Emma Young from Lowe & Co steps up to support Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day
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- As we head into the final month of prep for our biggest event of the year, we pause to take a moment to recognise Emma Young at Lowe & Co for supporting the event. It’s a big dream to put on a free event for thousands of Pōneke whānau to enjoy, but we’ve set our […] The post Emma Young from Lowe & Co steps up to support Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.
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Introducing Enid the Portrait Painter 🎨🖌️
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- Have you ever had your portrait painted by a puppet? Globe trotting Enid is setting up her suitcase studio at our Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day event, and she needs willing models to pose for her! In this unique experience, Enid the artistic puppet will capture your likeness in a tiny portrait.
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Meet a Moa at Children’s Day!
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- There’s a surprise in store for whānau that find themselves at Queens Wharf on Saturday 1 March… Nunu the giant South Island Moa will be making an appearance at Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day! Nunu is talented at dressage and dreams of Olympic glory. Sign Nancy’s petition to the Olympic committee to allow […] The post Meet a Moa at Children’s Day! first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.
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E Tipu E Rea weekday programmes return for 2025
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- Our weekday programme for under 5s, E Tipu E Rea, returns in February for another year of playing with purpose. We are excited for our E Tipu E Rea activity sessions to return on Monday 10 February after pausing for a summer break. The sessions will run for 11 weeks, throughout term 1. This year, […] The post E Tipu E Rea weekday programmes return for 2025 first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.
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E Tipu E Rea weekday programmes return for 2025
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- Our weekday programme for under 5s, E Tipu E Rea, returns in February for another year of playing with purpose. We are excited for our E Tipu E Rea activity sessions to return on Monday 10 February after pausing for a summer break. The sessions will run throughout term 1 for 11 weeks, ending on […] The post E Tipu E Rea weekday programmes return for 2025 first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.
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Robin Yablind and Homer Neurotic take the stage at Children’s Day 2025
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- Two local legends are busy polishing their crowns as they get ready to dazzle the crowd at Te Ra o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day 2025.
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PlayHQ reopens for another year of fun
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- PlayHQ has reopened for another year of creativity, learning, and play with purpose.
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Save the date! Children’s Day 2025
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- We are excited to announce the date for our next Children’s Day celebration: Saturday 1 March 2025 Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day is our biggest event of the year where we take over Queens Wharf in the Wellington CBD for one day to celebrate tamariki. This free event for whānau includes stage performances, […] The post Save the date! Children’s Day 2025 first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.
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Free Shipping on Saturday 14 December
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- Save the date: on Saturday 14 December, enjoy FREE shipping on online orders! We’re celebrating Free Shipping Day with free shipping on all online orders placed between 10am-11:59pm on Saturday 14 December.
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Summer Closure Dates
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- PlayHQ will be closed for a short break over summer. The final day to enjoy PlayHQ this year is Saturday 21 December; the space will close at 3.30pm. The final Fairytale Adventures session for the year is Saturday 7 December, and our E Tipu E Rea activity programme finishes on 20 December. PlayHQ will reopen […] The post Summer Closure Dates first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.
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Fun for Under 5s in Wellington
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- Wellington is a great city to have a fun day out with a preschooler. If you’re looking for ideas, check out these top picks of fun-things-to-do, the under 5s edition! Top of the list is PlayHQ, Nōku te Ao Capital E’s interactive play space. A great way to break up a day in town, the […] The post Fun for Under 5s in Wellington first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.
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A new name for the same game
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- Today is a very special day for us as we take the next step in our creative journey, and bring to the forefront our gifted name Nōku te Ao Capital E. Since our grand opening in Te Ngākāu Civic Square in 1992, we have had many different names and looks over the years. From […] The post A new name for the same game first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.
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Te Ngākau Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Introducing Sensory Accessibility Kits in PlayHQ
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- PlayHQ is thrilled to have new sensory accessibility kits available for tamariki that need them.
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Conductive Paint Surprises and Delights
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- Conductive paint is delighting and surprising tamariki in the newest PlayHQ activation.
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Returning Home to Te Matapihi
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- We’re moving to Wellington’s new central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, in early 2026.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Topsy Turvy is a Treat for Your Senses
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- Topsy Turvy, PlayHQ’s latest play activation for under 5s, has been delighting tamariki and caregivers since it opened in June this year.
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Nau mai ki ngā Mātanga Akoranga Matihiko hou | Welcome to our digital learning specialists
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- Chelsea Chelsea brings a wealth of experience to the Nōku te Ao Capital E team.
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Play sparks curiosity at Tamariki Markets
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- The Play HQ space at Nōku Te Ao Capital E is dedicated to tamariki under six and their whānau. Halo Collins is Experience Wellington Mātanga Hōtaka Hāpori Tamariki’s Public Programmes Specialist. When I was a kid, I loved playing shop and creating my own menus. I do remember Mum was always delighted to see that […] The post Play sparks curiosity at Tamariki Markets first appeared on Capital E.
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National Creative Residency 2022
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- The National Theatre for Children hosted its first National Creative Residency for Aotearoa-based Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) aspiring makers.
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Benefits of Displaying Your Child’s Art
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- Capital E and the Wellington Sakai Association asked the tamariki of Wellington to “draw what home means to you” for the 5th annual Wellington Children’s Art Exhibition.
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Creative Collider Residency
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- Capital E’s National Theatre for Children recently hosted the inaugural Creative Collider Residency, a unique programme designed to upskill local theatre practitioners and support the creation of high-quality theatre for young audiences.
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Capital E Nostalgia Project
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- Capital E has been inspiring tamariki since aaages ago.
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Seasons – Reviews
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- The 2021 junior education tour for the National Theatre for Children is well underway with the completion of the first part of the tour.
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