https://wellington.gen.nz/libraries/geotagged Geotagged Libraries newsitems https://www.acwellington.org.nz/library-full-of-goodies/ The adage that “Good things come to those who wait” can certainly be trotted out for the new City Library – Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (‘the window to the wider world’). But it still seems like a very long time since it closed in March 2019 when a seismic assessment ruled that it ... Read more central-library libraries communitygroups elderly Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/library-full-of-goodies/ Age Concern Wellington 2026-03-09T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/02/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/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/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.randellcottage.co.nz/2025/11/rachel-oneill-awarded-burns-fellowship-2026-2/ Don’t miss the highlight of our Randell Cottage writing year! Come along to the National Library on the evening of Wednesday 3 December to hear from our fascinating current writing Fellow, Saraid de Silva, as she shares early glimpses into her second novel, following the critical acclaim of ‘Amma’. You’ll also meet the new French Cultural […] libraries art books thorndon places Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.randellcottage.co.nz/2025/11/rachel-oneill-awarded-burns-fellowship-2026-2/ Randell Cottage Writers Trust 2025-11-26T00:00:00Z -41.2786009 174.7683929 Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, 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.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/rare-books-in-the-library-collection/ Did you know that Te Papa Tongarewa has a library? The Te Aka Matua Research Library has been supporting the museum’s research since 1867. The library serves as a research […] libraries te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/rare-books-in-the-library-collection/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-10-21T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/rare-books-in-the-library-collection-2/ Did you know that Te Papa Tongarewa has a library? The Te Aka Matua Research Library has been supporting the museum’s research since 1867. The library serves as a research […] libraries te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/rare-books-in-the-library-collection-2/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-10-16T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.randellcottage.co.nz/2025/10/national-library-60th-birthday-open-home/ We are delighted to join in celebrating the Sixtieth Birthday of the National Library. libraries art books thorndon places Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.randellcottage.co.nz/2025/10/national-library-60th-birthday-open-home/ Randell Cottage Writers Trust 2025-10-09T00:00:00Z -41.2786009 174.7683929 Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/10/zine-vending-machine A quirky vending machine tucked inside the Kelburn campus library is drawing attention, not for dispensing snacks, but for delivering zines. kelburn libraries places vuw education Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/10/zine-vending-machine Victoria University of Wellington 2025-10-05T00:00:00Z -41.289205 174.7623927 Kelburn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.randellcottage.co.nz/2025/09/an-evening-with-randell-cottage-writers-featuring-saraid-de-silva-wednesday-3-december/ Alert: Save the date of 3 December for our annual evening event at the National Library. Please invite your literary friends to join us. libraries art books thorndon places Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.randellcottage.co.nz/2025/09/an-evening-with-randell-cottage-writers-featuring-saraid-de-silva-wednesday-3-december/ Randell Cottage Writers Trust 2025-09-24T00:00:00Z -41.2786009 174.7683929 Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand 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 https://citygallery.org.nz/is-it-wrong-to-anthropomorphise-animals/ The quick answer to my question is yes, the long answer starts on Molesworth St, where I saw a man walking a llama on a lead outside the National Library last year. The llama was stopped by construction workers who wanted a photograph with it. Obviously. Who doesn’t want a selfie with a llama? I […] The post Is it wrong to anthropomorphise animals? appeared first on City Gallery. libraries museumsandgalleries art Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://citygallery.org.nz/is-it-wrong-to-anthropomorphise-animals/ City Gallery 2025-08-12T00:00:00Z -41.28844155 174.77725074851375 Wellington City Gallery, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/the-wrap-up-week-4-term-3-2025/ Experience an epic and exhilarating dragon battle with our year 13 drama students. Give back to the community with our Kapa Haka students and delve into the fun activities during Library week. This and much more in this week's Wrap Up. libraries secondary education Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/the-wrap-up-week-4-term-3-2025/ Wellington High School 2025-08-08T00:00:00Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://ngaio.org.nz/wp2018/?p=2095 Pictured – Brett Reid and Kena Duignan of Ngaio Climate Club. Lovely sunny morning in Ngaio on 10 May 2025. We had choice conversations with whānau at the awesome Ngaio Toy Library! And a big shout out to the Ngaio … Continue reading → The post Ngaio Toy Library appeared first on Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents Association. ngaio libraries places communitygroups wcnhosted Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://ngaio.org.nz/wp2018/?p=2095 Ngaio Progressive Association 2025-05-10T00:00:00Z -41.2482852 174.778291 Ngaio, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/News/Five-Questions-with-Cat-Connor 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. upper-hutt central-library libraries huttvalley places government Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/News/Five-Questions-with-Cat-Connor Upper Hutt City Council 2025-03-31T00:00:00Z -41.1240674 175.0699589 Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand https://citygallery.org.nz/blog/meditations-moorina-bonini-lily-dowd-and-te-ara-minhinnick/ Discover how artists Moorina Bonini, Lily Dowd and Te Ara Minhinnick cultivate agency, autonomy and activism as they speak to their works in Meditations. Meditations is presented at National Library of New Zealand | 30 November – 29 March 2025. The post Meditations: Moorina Bonini, Lily Dowd and Te Ara Minhinnick appeared first on City Gallery. libraries museumsandgalleries art Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://citygallery.org.nz/blog/meditations-moorina-bonini-lily-dowd-and-te-ara-minhinnick/ City Gallery 2025-03-27T00:00:00Z -41.28844155 174.77725074851375 Wellington City Gallery, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://citygallery.org.nz/meditations-moorina-bonini-lily-dowd-and-te-ara-minhinnick/ Discover how artists Moorina Bonini, Lily Dowd and Te Ara Minhinnick cultivate agency, autonomy and activism as they speak to their works in Meditations. Meditations is presented at National Library of New Zealand | 30 November – 29 March 2025. The post Meditations: Moorina Bonini, Lily Dowd and Te Ara Minhinnick appeared first on City Gallery. libraries museumsandgalleries art Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://citygallery.org.nz/meditations-moorina-bonini-lily-dowd-and-te-ara-minhinnick/ City Gallery 2025-03-27T00:00:00Z -41.28844155 174.77725074851375 Wellington City Gallery, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/02/exhibition-of-nz-fine-printing 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. kelburn libraries places vuw education Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/02/exhibition-of-nz-fine-printing Victoria University of Wellington 2025-02-13T00:00:00Z -41.289205 174.7623927 Kelburn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://islandbay.org/2025/01/25/build-island-bays-pataka-kai/ 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" islandbay libraries places communitygroups Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/01/25/build-island-bays-pataka-kai/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-01-25T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/News/Back-to-school-learning-together 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. upper-hutt libraries huttvalley places government Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/News/Back-to-school-learning-together Upper Hutt City Council 2025-01-21T00:00:00Z -41.1240674 175.0699589 Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand https://www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/News/Click-and-Collect-First-in-New-Zealand Upper Hutt Libraries has launched an innovative Click & Collect service to give customers more choice and convenience when requesting and borrowing items. upper-hutt libraries huttvalley places government Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/News/Click-and-Collect-First-in-New-Zealand Upper Hutt City Council 2024-12-06T00:00:00Z -41.1240674 175.0699589 Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand https://www.randellcottage.co.nz/2024/12/an-evening-with-hinemoana-baker-villa-antipode-and-french-laureates/ Current writer-in-residence, Hinemoana Baker addressed an enthusiastic audience at the National Library on 21 November. libraries art books thorndon places Sun, 01 Dec 2024 09:36:44 GMT https://www.randellcottage.co.nz/2024/12/an-evening-with-hinemoana-baker-villa-antipode-and-french-laureates/ Randell Cottage Writers Trust 2024-12-01T09:36:44Z -41.2786009 174.7683929 Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://citygallery.org.nz/city-gallery-wellington-te-whare-toi-exhibition-meditations-takes-collaborative-approach-to-explore-time/ 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. exhibitions libraries art museumsandgalleries Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://citygallery.org.nz/city-gallery-wellington-te-whare-toi-exhibition-meditations-takes-collaborative-approach-to-explore-time/ City Gallery 2024-11-29T00:00:00Z -41.28844155 174.77725074851375 Wellington City Gallery, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://citygallery.org.nz/blog/city-gallery-wellington-te-whare-toi-exhibition-meditations-takes-collaborative-approach-to-explore-time/ 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. exhibitions libraries art museumsandgalleries Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://citygallery.org.nz/blog/city-gallery-wellington-te-whare-toi-exhibition-meditations-takes-collaborative-approach-to-explore-time/ City Gallery 2024-11-29T00:00:00Z -41.28844155 174.77725074851375 Wellington City Gallery, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.randellcottage.co.nz/2024/11/hinemoana-baker-at-the-national-library-on-21-november/ Don't miss this chance to hear in person from renowned NZ poet, singer and performer, Hinemoana Baker! libraries art books thorndon places Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:24:11 GMT https://www.randellcottage.co.nz/2024/11/hinemoana-baker-at-the-national-library-on-21-november/ Randell Cottage Writers Trust 2024-11-11T08:24:11Z -41.2786009 174.7683929 Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand