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Booked out: Lower Hutt residents flock to local libraries
- Hutt City Council
- In an age of screens and streaming, Lower Hutt residents are embracing something timeless – their local library.
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Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, 5010, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Setting the scene in Upper Hutt: five questions with author Cat Connor
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Ahead of her book launch at Central Library on 11 April 2025, local author Cat Connor shares insights into character development and her choice to set a book series in Upper Hutt.
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Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Hundreds of thousands of books returning to Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
- Wellington City Council
- Later this year, hundreds of thousands of items will be brought back into Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, officially marking the return of the books to Wellington's Central Library.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Te Awe Library trials new shelving system for mātauranga Māori literature
- Wellington City Council
- The team at Te Awe Library are trialling a new way to organise mātauranga Māori literature in a way they hope will be meaningful to Māori, while still being able to be used intuitively by anyone.
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Te Awe Library, Brandon Street, Paekākā, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6145, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Student to specialist: Finn Culver’s Nōku te Ao Capital E Journey
- Wellington City Council
- Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, our central library, is reopening in early 2026 and will be the new home for Nōku te Ao Capital E. Finn Culver, a digital learning specialist at Capital E, has gone from a Capital E student to a passionate teacher working to foster creativity and connection, and inspire the next generation.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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NZ fine printing on display at the Library
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Visit Level four of the Kelburn campus Library during February and March to see items from New Zealand fine printing press The Pear Tree Press.
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Kelburn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
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Te Matapihi: Design inspired by nature
- Wellington City Council
- The redesign of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, our central library, is rooted in the natural world - inspired by flora and fauna of the forest floor. Read on to learn how Athfield Architects and Tihei Limited are bringing the elements of te taiao (the natural environment) to life to create an inclusive and accessible community space for all.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Build Island Bay’s pātaka kai
- Island Bay Residents' Association
- Our community is coming together to build a pātaka kai (community pantry) outside the Island Bay library – where we can share from our kitchens and gardens with each other. It will be a beautiful space of sharing and connection. Thanks to generous donations from Bunnings ($250) and the Island Bay Library ($250), we haveContinue reading "Build Island Bay’s pātaka kai"
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Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
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A history of Te Matapihi and where it stands
- Wellington City Council
- Library services in Wellington go back over 150 years, but the site and space where Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui – our central library – now stands has a much longer story that precedes the arrival of settlers to our city.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Back to school: supporting our local ākonga (learners) together
- Upper Hutt City Council
- From lunch box ideas to tailored learning support, STEM fun for kids, and a wealth of resources for teens, Upper Hutt Libraries is here to support local families.
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Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Base isolators: Explained
- Wellington City Council
- Base isolators have been installed across a range of buildings in Pōneke as a way to strengthen them during an earthquake, such as at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui. But how does a base isolator actually work? Read on to find out more from Project Manager at Te Matapihi Stu Hercus.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Major milestone: Te Matapihi released onto its base isolators
- Wellington City Council
- With just over a year to go until the opening, the construction of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library by main contactor L.T. McGuinness, has reached a major milestone ahead of schedule.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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New Click & Collect locker first of its kind in New Zealand
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Upper Hutt Libraries has launched an innovative Click & Collect service to give customers more choice and convenience when requesting and borrowing items.
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Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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An evening with Hinemoana Baker, Villa Antipode, and French lauréates
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Current writer-in-residence, Hinemoana Baker addressed an enthusiastic audience at the National Library on 21 November.
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Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi exhibition Meditations takes collaborative approach to explore time
- City Gallery
- 30 November 2024 Meditations, the latest exhibition from City Gallery Te Whare Toi, at its temporary home in National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, is an exploration of time and the creation of personal archives.
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Wellington City Gallery, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Hinemoana Baker at the National Library on 21 November
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Don't miss this chance to hear in person from renowned NZ poet, singer and performer, Hinemoana Baker!
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Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Library sowing the seeds of love
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Libraries’ (WCL) latest service is spreading its roots in Newtown with an exciting new kākano seed library.
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Newtown Library, Constable Street, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Returning Home to Te Matapihi
- Capital E
- 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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Student Study Space
- St John's in the City
- Student study space We’re offering an alternative to the packed library and other crowded spaces in the leadup to uni exams.
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St John's, Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Foveaux strait to the frontline: Meet librarian Corrina Connor
- Wellington City Council
- Be it the beaches or pools, libraries or music, Te Awe librarian Corrina makes the most of the opportunities Pōneke provides, in both work and play.
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Te Awe Library, Brandon Street, Paekākā, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6145, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Arapaki to close
- Wellington City Council
- The Council’s temporary Arapaki Library and Service Centre on Manners Street will close permanently at 5pm on Friday 27 September.
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Arapaki Manners Library and Service Centre, 12, Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Victoria Street closing for crane removal at Te Matapihi
- Wellington City Council
- As part of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (central library) strengthening and refurbishment project, L.T. McGuinness is removing the tower crane from the Victoria Street site.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Pūheke : City to Sea
- Architectural Centre Inc
- As you may be aware Council members were briefed on Te Ngākau Civic Square Precinct Development Plan, created by Pōneke Collective with Council officers, on September 4. The council will receive further briefings on per-site proposals in July next year. The Town Hall, Te Matapihi Central Library, and the Civic Administration Building (CAB) and Municipal […]
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City to Sea Bridge, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Our next meeting – 10 September 2024
- Karori Historical Society
- Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 10 September 2024 at St Ninian’s, Newcombe Crescent, Karori at 7.30pm. Members and friends welcome. Join us to hear Gábor Tóth, Local & NZ History Specialist at Wellington City Libraries, present Future Plans: Wellington subdivision advertising bills from the early 20th century. The years leading up to […]
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Poetry Power Hour: Free poetry coaching with Hinemoana Baker
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- POETRY POWER HOUR: Hinemoana Baker is offering some free poetry coaching sessions on weekday mornings, and occasional weekends, while doing the Randell Cottage residency.
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Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Waste Not, Want Not
- Salient
- By Will Irvine (He/Him) Peeking out from an alleyway behind the beloved Chow and Library bars is a curious new addition to Wellington’s...
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Forresters Lane, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Friends of the Turnbull Library present Letters Out Loud
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Following the resounding success of Live Letters: Raising the Roof for Randell Cottage, we are excited to support a new event, Letters Out Loud, presented by our colleagues from the Friends of the Turnbull Library.
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Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Exhibit With Us
- Inverlochy Art School
- Inverlochy Art School welcomes proposals from emerging artists to exhibit their work in the library and foyer of our beautiful heritage house and community art school. The intent of this open exhibition call is to give a platform for practicing artists to share their work...
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Inverlochy Art School, 3, Inverlochy Place, Aro Valley, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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City Gallery Te Whare Toi brings Julian Hooper: The Letter to National Library of New Zealand
- City Gallery
- 20 August 2024 It may be coincidence, but the first exhibition City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi is showing in partnership with National Library of New Zealand Te Puna o Mātauranga o Aotearoa is all about letters.
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Wellington City Gallery, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui construction: One year to go
- Wellington City Council
- The strengthening and modernising of the central library Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui started in December 2022, by main contractor L.T. McGuinness. Construction is planned for completion by the end of August 2025, followed by the fit-out phase, ahead of the public opening in early 2026. Find out more about where we are at with construction, with one year to go.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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