https://wellington.gen.nz/capital-e Capital E newsitems https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/10/mana-auturoa-term-4-theme/ This term at Nōku te Ao we are celebrating Mana Aotūroa, Exploration. education Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/10/mana-auturoa-term-4-theme/ Capital E 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/10/celebrating-carmen-rupe-with-whetu-and-kakahu/ The life and legacy of Carmen Rupe is being celebrated at Wellington Museum in its latest exhibition Arohanui, Carmen xx. exhibitions art education Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/10/celebrating-carmen-rupe-with-whetu-and-kakahu/ Capital E 2026-10-08T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/10/bee-in-the-city/ Have you met our bees? As part of Life Flight’s public art trail Bee in the City, bees have been hidden around the city for you to find and collect. We have 6 beautiful bees designed by local schools inside the foyer at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui. Bee from the Bay by Lyall Bay […] The post Bee in the City first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E. lyallbay art central-library places libraries education Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/10/bee-in-the-city/ Capital E 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/10/young-filmmakers-shine-through-noku-te-ao-programme/ Finn and Chelsea, our Digital Learning Specialists, are helping Wellington High School’s aspiring filmmakers take their first steps towards the big screen. education Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/10/young-filmmakers-shine-through-noku-te-ao-programme/ Capital E 2026-10-04T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/09/september-gift-guide-new-products-in-store/ We’re excited to introduce the newest additions to our online store, thoughtfully designed to support early learning and development in tamariki aged 0-5 years. education Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/09/september-gift-guide-new-products-in-store/ Capital E 2026-09-03T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/09/how-a-wellington-legend-shaped-librarys-new-childrens-play-space/ Originally published by The Post Scott Parker is the exhibition and experience designer who built our new play space. exhibitions art education Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/09/how-a-wellington-legend-shaped-librarys-new-childrens-play-space/ Capital E 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/09/early-childhood-education-programmes-come-alive/ At Nōku te Ao, we consider quality early childhood experiences to be of fundamental importance in childhood, and we use our national early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki, to inform and guide our practice. education Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/09/early-childhood-education-programmes-come-alive/ Capital E 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/09/different-each-day-te-whariki-in-the-play-space/ If you’ve visited our play space recently, you’ll know that things look a little different each day. education Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/09/different-each-day-te-whariki-in-the-play-space/ Capital E 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/09/making-magic-on-the-mezzanine-term-3-in-noku-te-ao/ This term at Nōku te Ao, our team is celebrating Mana Tangata, Contribution– the third strand of our national early childhood learning curriculum Te Whāriki. education Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/09/making-magic-on-the-mezzanine-term-3-in-noku-te-ao/ Capital E 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/08/introducing-new-birthday-party-packages-at-noku-te-ao-capital-e/ We are excited to launch our NEW birthday parties at Nōku te Ao Capital E. education Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/08/introducing-new-birthday-party-packages-at-noku-te-ao-capital-e/ Capital E 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/06/korikori-nohinohi-cancelled/ Unfortunately, our Saturday 4 July session of Korikori Nohinohi has been cancelled. Stay posted for future sessions. We hope to see you at our other upcoming events. The post Korikori Nohinohi cancelled first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E. education Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/06/korikori-nohinohi-cancelled/ Capital E 2026-06-21T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/04/noku-te-ao-capital-e-joins-wellington-pride-festival/ This year Nōku te Ao Capital E took part in Wellington Pride Festival for the first time, with a free drop-in tamariki workshop held at Ngā Pou Ruahine in Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui. central-library libraries education Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/04/noku-te-ao-capital-e-joins-wellington-pride-festival/ Capital E 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/04/purakau-place-and-digital-learning-testing-testing-one-two-3/ At Tairangi School in Porirua, a collaborative project is weaving together pūrākau, place-based learning and digital education. porirua places education Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/04/purakau-place-and-digital-learning-testing-testing-one-two-3/ Capital E 2026-04-08T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/03/the-tiwhas-join-noku-te-ao-capital-e-to-celebrate-pride/ This March, we’re excited to be taking part in Wellington Pride Festival with a free, drop-in tamariki workshop. education Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/03/the-tiwhas-join-noku-te-ao-capital-e-to-celebrate-pride/ Capital E 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/02/three-lucky-winners-enjoy-a-retail-experience/ Ka rawe! Three young photographers have had an exciting start to the year. education Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/02/three-lucky-winners-enjoy-a-retail-experience/ Capital E 2026-02-18T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/02/ben-ngaia-joins-our-design-team-as-mana-whenua-advisor/ Image credit: Ringa Hora Workforce Development Council We’re excited to announce the mana whenua advisor for the design of our new play space at Te Matapihi ki Te Ao Nui, Wellington Central Library. central-library libraries education Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/02/ben-ngaia-joins-our-design-team-as-mana-whenua-advisor/ Capital E 2026-02-10T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/01/announcing-the-winners-of-the-young-photography-contest/ In our Young Photographers Competition, tamariki and rangatahi aged 8-18 from across the Wellington region were asked to take a photo that represents the theme ‘Ako Kori Hanga, Learn Play Create’. education Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/01/announcing-the-winners-of-the-young-photography-contest/ Capital E 2026-01-25T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/01/the-start-of-a-great-year/ Our new play space for under 5s Welcome back and happy new year! It’s set to be a big year for Nōku te Ao Capital E. central-library libraries education Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/01/the-start-of-a-great-year/ Capital E 2026-01-15T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/12/what-to-expect-at-our-new-digital-studios-at-te-matapihi-ki-te-ao-nui/ Exciting things are happening at Nōku te Ao Capital E as we prepare to move our Digital Learning Studios to Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington Central Library. central-library libraries education Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/12/what-to-expect-at-our-new-digital-studios-at-te-matapihi-ki-te-ao-nui/ Capital E 2025-12-21T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/12/frequently-asked-questions-our-new-play-space-at-te-matapihi-ki-te-ao-nui/ There are less than 100 days until we open at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington Central Library. central-library libraries education Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/12/frequently-asked-questions-our-new-play-space-at-te-matapihi-ki-te-ao-nui/ Capital E 2025-12-11T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/12/deadline-extended-for-young-photographers-competition/ The deadline for the Young Photographers Competition has been extended. education Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/12/deadline-extended-for-young-photographers-competition/ Capital E 2025-12-08T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/12/three-tamariki-spaces-to-inspire-play-at-noku-te-ao-capital-e/ Scott Parker is currently busy designing our new play space in Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui. central-library libraries education Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/12/three-tamariki-spaces-to-inspire-play-at-noku-te-ao-capital-e/ Capital E 2025-12-02T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/11/last-days-to-play-at-4-queens-wharf/ Our play space is taking a nap over the summer while our new home Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington Central Library, gets its finishing touches. central-library libraries education Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/11/last-days-to-play-at-4-queens-wharf/ Capital E 2025-11-16T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/11/introducing-the-designer-creating-our-new-play-space/ Image credit: Frances Parker We are excited to announce that Scott Parker will be designing and building our new play space in Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington’s new Central Library. central-library libraries education Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/11/introducing-the-designer-creating-our-new-play-space/ Capital E 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/10/purakau-place-and-digital-learning-storytelling-in-action-2/ Since the start of the year, through the schoolwide Ko wai au? learning theme, students at Tairangi School in Porirua have been encouraged to think, “What can I tell you about myself?” This is opening up all sorts of possibilities for tauira to share many different stories about themselves, their whānau, where they come from […] The post Pūrākau, place and digital learning: Storytelling in action #2 first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E. porirua places education Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/10/purakau-place-and-digital-learning-storytelling-in-action-2/ Capital E 2025-10-22T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/10/the-start-of-a-new-era-of-playful-digital-learning/ Technology helps tamariki share their stories and build stronger connections to the world By Dr Andrea Milligan At Nōku te Ao Capital E, we are testing and trialing new programmes to deepen the ways ākonga use digital technologies to connect in innovative ways, as we move into a new era. education Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/10/the-start-of-a-new-era-of-playful-digital-learning/ Capital E 2025-10-19T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/10/celebrating-48-hour-film-success-in-our-learning-team/ Image: Grace Medlicott, Bruce Thompson, Finn Culver Congratulations to our Learning Specialist Finn Culver whose film The Pen is Mighty was one of 15 Wellington region finalists in the Vista Foundation 48 Hour Film competition this year. education Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/10/celebrating-48-hour-film-success-in-our-learning-team/ Capital E 2025-10-14T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/10/purakau-place-and-digital-learning-helping-tauira-share-their-stories/ Tairangi School kaiako sharing ideas at Nōku te Ao Capital E in Wellington. education Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/10/purakau-place-and-digital-learning-helping-tauira-share-their-stories/ Capital E 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/09/opening-date-announced-for-te-matapihi-ki-te-ao-nui-central-library/ Our upcoming move to Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui is starting to feel very real. central-library libraries education Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/09/opening-date-announced-for-te-matapihi-ki-te-ao-nui-central-library/ Capital E 2025-09-24T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/09/upcoming-closure-monday-29-september/ Please note PlayHQ will be closing one hour earlier than usual on Monday 29 September, as our kaimahi work on exciting experiences for our new play space in Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. On Monday, Whānau can visit between 9.30am-2.30pm. We will be open at our regular hours for the remainder of […] The post Closing Early: Monday 29 September first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E. central-library libraries education Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2025/09/upcoming-closure-monday-29-september/ Capital E 2025-09-22T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand