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    • Pūrākau, 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.

    • 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. We’ve been collaborating with Tairangi […] The post The start of a new era of playful digital learning first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • 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. Over 170 teams competed and Finn’s team Bus Stop Productions received a number of awards. Their film won […] The post Celebrating 48-hour film success in our Learning team first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Pūrākau, place and digital learning: helping tauira share their stories
      • Tairangi School kaiako sharing ideas at Nōku te Ao Capital E in Wellington. Photo: Dr Ben Egerton. This year we have been part of an exciting new partnership exploring how pūrākau, digital technologies, understanding place, and ākonga-centredness can be brought together. The open-vision project team includes Tairangi School tumuaki Jason Ataera, Māori education consultant and […] The post Pūrākau, place and digital learning: helping tauira share their stories first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • 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. August saw Practical Completion of the building, with just the internal fitout left to do now. Wellington City Council were given the keys to the building and we’re well underway with preparing for our big move. Te Matapihi will […] The post Opening date announced for Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Closing Early: 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.

    • ArtSplash Returns with a successful first ArtSplash Day Out
      • This August we were excited to be involved in Wellington City Council’s ArtSplash, a much-loved festival that brings together thousands of 5-13 year-olds to perform, create, and explore the arts across Wellington’s vibrant cultural hub. This year ArtSplash returned with a fresh new look. One of the new features of the festival was the ArtSplash Day […] The post ArtSplash Returns with a successful first ArtSplash Day Out first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Announcing the Young Photographers Competition
      • We’re excited to announce the launch of our newest competition for tamariki and rangatahi in the Greater Wellington. Photographers aged 8-18 can enter the Young Photographers Competition for a chance to win one of three epic prize packs. Thanks to our friends at Rubber Monkey, each of the three winners will receive a Canon EOS […] The post Announcing the Young Photographers Competition first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Upcoming Closure: Tuesday 2 September
      • Please note that PlayHQ and the Nōku te Ao Capital E office will be closed on Tuesday 2 September to allow as many of our kaimahi as possible to attend our Wheako Pōneke Experience Wellington Strategy Day. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 3 September when we reopen. The post Upcoming Closure: Tuesday 2 September first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Capital Kiwi Project supports our latest play activation
      • Image: Sara Tansy for the Capital Kiwi Project Our new play activation Ngā Tūrua Kiwi is a celebration of our most beloved native bird, and we have been thrilled to have local experts Capital Kiwi Project supporting us to make it the best activation yet! Capital Kiwi Project is restoring a large-scale wild kiwi […] The post Capital Kiwi Project supports our latest play activation first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Peppa Pig Competition now closed
      • Congratulations to the winner of our giveaway. Thanks to all who entered our Peppa Pig giveaway, this competition is now closed and the winner has collected their tickets. Stay posted for future giveaways and opportunities. The post Peppa Pig Competition now closed first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • WIN tickets to Peppa Pig LIVE
      • We’re giving away a family pass to see Peppa Pig live at St James Theatre! Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic new show, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! Join Peppa, her family and friends as they go to the zoo and beach for a special party – it’s going to be a fun […] The post WIN tickets to Peppa Pig LIVE first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Ngā Tūrua Kiwi is open!
      • PlayHQ is back open with a new theme! PlayHQ, our play space for under 5s, is reimagined with a new play activation each six months. In this kiwi-themed recreation of life on the forest floor, tamariki can sniff, scratch and burrow as they pretend to be a Western Brown Kiwi. Ngā Tūrua Kiwi, Kiwi Burrows, […] The post Ngā Tūrua Kiwi is open! first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Celebrating a 5000+ turnout at Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day
      • 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. It was a fantastic day, with amazing performances and activities by so many local groups: Aotearoa DJ Academy Tū Mātau […] The post Celebrating a 5000+ turnout at Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • PlayHQ public holiday closures in April
      • Coming up this April, PlayHQ will be closed for several public holidays. The closure dates are: Good Friday (Friday 18 April) Easter Monday (Monday 21 April) Anzac Day (Friday 25 April) Aside from these 3 days, we will be open throughout the school holidays, Monday-Saturday. We look forward to seeing you! PlayHQ will also be […] The post PlayHQ public holiday closures in April first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • Goodbye Topsy Turvy
      • As we enter Autumn, it’s nearly time to say haere rā to our play activation Topsy Turvy. This activation has encouraged whānau to explore the world using their senses; eyes, ears and touch. Exploring the idea of ‘developing senses’, Topsy Turvy was designed with surprising sensory experiences, bright primary colours, and contrasting patterns. Topsy Turvy […] The post Goodbye Topsy Turvy first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.

    • 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.

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