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    • April School Holiday bookings are now open
      • 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.

    • A big thanks to New World Wellington City for free fruit
      • Free fruit for all! New World Wellington City once again supports our Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day event. Thanks to the ongoing generosity of our friends at New World Wellington City, we were thrilled to receive two shopping trolleys full of apples, bananas, nectarines and mandarins for our Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki […] The post A big thanks to New World Wellington City for free fruit first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • First performance of the year for LOD Dancers
      • 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. The talented dancers belong to LOD’s Intermediate and Senior Commercial Troupes, who dance at competitions and performances throughout the dance year. On stage this Saturday at 11.15am, […] The post First performance of the year for LOD Dancers first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Inspiring the next generation at Nōku te Ao Capital E
      • 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.

    • Emma Young from Lowe & Co steps up to support Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day
      • 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.

    • Introducing Enid the Portrait Painter 🎨🖌️
      • 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. Sit […] The post Introducing Enid the Portrait Painter 🎨🖌️ first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Meet a Moa at Children’s Day!
      • 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.

    • E Tipu E Rea weekday programmes return for 2025
      • 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.

    • E Tipu E Rea weekday programmes return for 2025
      • 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.

    • Robin Yablind and Homer Neurotic take the stage at Children’s Day 2025
      • 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. We’re thrilled to have drag kings Robin Yablind and Homer Neurotic joining us on stage to guide us through our jam-packed day this March. As MC’s, the dynamic duo are […] The post Robin Yablind and Homer Neurotic take the stage at Children’s Day 2025 first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • PlayHQ reopens for another year of fun
      • PlayHQ has reopened for another year of creativity, learning, and play with purpose. After a short summer break, we are excited to share that PlayHQ is back open, returning with its regular hours of Monday-Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm. PlayHQ is our public indoor play space designed for tamariki aged 0-5 and their caregivers to enjoy together. Each […] The post PlayHQ reopens for another year of fun first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Save the date! Children’s Day 2025
      • 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.

    • Free Shipping on Saturday 14 December
      • 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. If you’re looking for last minute stocking-fillers, our knitted range of toy food is perfect for the aspiring sausage sizzler. Pack your picnic basket […] The post Free Shipping on Saturday 14 December first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Summer Closure Dates
      • 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.

    • Fun for Under 5s in Wellington
      • 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.

    • A new name for the same game
      • 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.

    • Introducing Sensory Accessibility Kits in PlayHQ
      • PlayHQ is thrilled to have new sensory accessibility kits available for tamariki that need them. If tamariki start to feel overwhelmed, whānau can now ask at the front desk and our PlayHQ hosts will grab a sensory kit for you. The kits contain earmuffs, polarized sunglasses, a soft weighted blanket, and calming sensory toys. There […] The post Introducing Sensory Accessibility Kits in PlayHQ first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Conductive Paint Surprises and Delights
      • Conductive paint is delighting and surprising tamariki in the newest PlayHQ activation. Clever networks of conductive paint have been painted beneath the surface of the animal boxes in Topsy Turvy. When touched, the circuit is completed and noises emerge from a speaker hidden within. The animal boxes feature hidden circuits made of conductive paint. Conductive […] The post Conductive Paint Surprises and Delights first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Returning Home to Te Matapihi
      • We’re moving to Wellington’s new central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, in early 2026. Located in the central city and opening out onto Te Ngākau Civic Square, Te Matapihi will be an integral part of Pōneke. It will be a hub for library services, exhibitions and cultural experiences, and will house City Archives and Nōku te Ao Capital E. The post Returning Home to Te Matapihi first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Topsy Turvy is a Treat for Your Senses
      • Topsy Turvy, PlayHQ’s latest play activation for under 5s, has been delighting tamariki and caregivers since it opened in June this year. The space is designed to encourage tamariki to use different senses to explore the world around them: Eyes: Explore the spinner wall, a mural wall with surprises hidden within, warped mirrors and light […] The post Topsy Turvy is a Treat for Your Senses first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Introducing Sensory Accessibility Kits in PlayHQ
      • PlayHQ is thrilled to have new sensory accessibility kits available for tamariki that need them. If tamariki start to feel overwhelmed, whānau can now ask at the front desk and our PlayHQ hosts will grab a sensory kit for you. The kits contain earmuffs, polarized sunglasses, a soft weighted blanket, and calming sensory toys. There […] The post Introducing Sensory Accessibility Kits in PlayHQ first appeared on Capital E.

    • Conductive paint surprises and delights
      • Conductive paint is delighting and surprising tamariki in the newest PlayHQ activation. Clever networks of conductive paint have been painted beneath the surface of the animal boxes in Topsy Turvy. When touched, the circuit is completed and noises emerge from a speaker hidden within. The animal boxes feature hidden circuits made of conductive paint. Conductive […] The post Conductive paint surprises and delights first appeared on Capital E.

    • Returning Home to Te Matapihi
      • Render of Te Matapihi, Wellington City Council We’re moving to Wellington’s new central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, in early 2026. Located in the central city and opening out onto Te Ngākau Civic Square, Te Matapihi will be an integral part of Pōneke. It will be a hub for library services, exhibitions and […] The post Returning Home to Te Matapihi first appeared on Capital E.

    • Topsy Turvy is a treat for your senses
      • Topsy Turvy, PlayHQ’s latest play activation for under 5s, has been delighting tamariki and caregivers since it opened in June this year. The space is designed to encourage tamariki to use different senses to explore the world around them: Eyes: Explore the spinner wall, a mural wall with surprises hidden within, warped mirrors and light […] The post Topsy Turvy is a treat for your senses first appeared on Capital E.

    • Nau mai ki ngā Mātanga Akoranga Matihiko hou | Welcome to our digital learning specialists
      • Chelsea Chelsea brings a wealth of experience to the Nōku te Ao Capital E team. Her background is in primary teaching with a strong focus on digital education. Originating from the UK, Chelsea brings to our team invigorating energy. Her passion for digital education promises to transform learning into a dynamic and hands-on experience for […] The post Nau mai ki ngā Mātanga Akoranga Matihiko hou | Welcome to our digital learning specialists first appeared on Capital E.

    • Play sparks curiosity at Tamariki Markets
      • 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.

    • National Theatre for Children Auditions now open!
      • Nau mai, haere mai!  Capital E Live, National Theatre for Children, Te Whare Tapere ā-Motu mō ngā Tamariki, is holding auditions for professional adult actors for roles in their 2023 touring production “The Grumpiest Boy in the World”, for audiences aged 5-11 years old.  Physical theatre performers needed with acting and singing experience. Experience working with […] The post National Theatre for Children Auditions now open! first appeared on Capital E.

    • National Theatre for Children Auditions now open!
      • Nau mai, haere mai!  Capital E Live, National Theatre for Children, Te Whare Tapere ā-Motu mō ngā Tamariki, is holding auditions for professional adult actors for roles in their 2023 touring production “The Grumpiest Boy in the World”, for audiences aged 5-11 years old.  For more details and to apply, visit The Big Idea. Closing date […] The post National Theatre for Children Auditions now open! first appeared on Capital E.

    • National Creative Residency 2022
      •          The National Theatre for Children hosted its first National Creative Residency for Aotearoa-based Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) aspiring makers. The 15 selected participants came brimming with ideas and energy and produced exciting work in response to the wonderful creative provocations of guest mentors Kate Parker and Benjamin Henson.     The programme […] The post National Creative Residency 2022 first appeared on Capital E.

    • Benefits of Displaying Your Child’s Art
      •     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.  On now at Wellington Museum, the adorable exhibition runs until Friday 27 November. Selected artworks will be displayed in Wellington’s sister city Sakai, Japan.  For the 3 to 12-year-old Wellington artists, “home” is found in whānau, pets, nature, houses, monster […] The post Benefits of Displaying Your Child’s Art first appeared on Capital E.

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