On Thursday 6 March, photographer Wayne Barrar will discuss his work in the National Library exhibition 'Manapouri: Art, Power, Protest' within the context of his ongoing investigation of the human-modified landscape. He will also consider the role of photography in articulating land-use issues.
Wayne Barrar is one of four contemporary New Zealand photographers in this exhibition. His documentation of the spaces of the Manapouri power station works very differently from that of earlier photographers, who romanticised Lake Manapouri as distant, splendid and untouched by development. But unlike the photographers that documented the construction of the power station 40 years ago, Barrar stops well short of suggesting any kind of achievement of industry over nature.
Venue: National Library Gallery, Molesworth Street, Wellington, 12.10pm
Lōemis festival art show and markets. Showcasing the works of multiple artists, call in anytime, browse, hang around, grab a coffee, and chat to the artists!
During yesterday’s full Council meeting (4 June), a supplementary report was tabled to guide councillors as they debated the recommendations from the 21 May 2025 Policy Committee to Council for adoption.
As part of our upgrade to a new catalogue and computer system, some library services will be limited from 13-24 June 2025. Read our detailed update with key dates and information.
Swampy Americana sounds from Paddy Burgin, Andrew Kerr and Alan Norman, with very special guest Marian Price-Carter (Carter Price Trio, The Raven Mavens).
