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Conservation is at the heart of everything we do at Wellington Zoo, so this month we’re celebrating Conservation Weekend, Sat 22 and Sun 23 Sept. Child entry will be half price!
Plus, we have heaps of fun conservation-themed activities planned:
- making beeswax candles
- two fun and … View moreConservation is at the heart of everything we do at Wellington Zoo, so this month we’re celebrating Conservation Weekend, Sat 22 and Sun 23 Sept. Child entry will be half price!
Plus, we have heaps of fun conservation-themed activities planned:
- making beeswax candles
- two fun and interactive bubble shows each day
- making fun enrichment for our Kea
- learning how to make a Gecko-friendly garden
- discovering the work of our wildlife Vets
We look forward to celebrating New Zealand’s beautiful wildlife with you.
Explore the Zoo before your visit!
Niupepa Māori (Māori language newspapers) were produced by the government, churches, Māori and Pākehā from 1842 to the 1930s. Four experts in the field, including Curator Māori, Paul Diamond, will explore the history, present and future of Niupepa from their early production through … View moreNiupepa Māori (Māori language newspapers) were produced by the government, churches, Māori and Pākehā from 1842 to the 1930s. Four experts in the field, including Curator Māori, Paul Diamond, will explore the history, present and future of Niupepa from their early production through digitisation to being made publically accessible.
Thursday 13th September
Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets. Programmes Room and Lilburn Room / Free
12.10 - 1pm
Niupepa offer a unique source of Māori language text as well as an invaluable historical record of New Zealand’s history from a Māori perspective. The first newspaper in the Māori language, Ko te Karere o Nui Tireni, was published by the government in 1842. From then till the early 1930s, around 40 Māori newspapers were published for various lengths of time. Most Māori papers were gone by the early 20th century, when the Māori language was declining.
Over the last few years the Digitisation team at the National Library have processed more than 18,000 pages from 25 historical newspapers and periodicals, adding them to the Papers Past website. The collection was based on images supplied by the New Zealand Digital Library Project at the Department of Computer Science, University of Waikato.
Chaired by Paul Diamond (Ngāti Haua, Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi), Alexander Turnbull Library Curator Māori.
Basil Keane (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne) has worked as the Ministry for Culture and Heritage’s Director, Māori Digital Projects and has degrees in law and Māori studies. He has worked overseeing all Te Ara content from a Māori perspective, and recently has been involved in research for Te Ahu o te Reo: The Health of te reo Māori in Homes and Communities.
Arapine Walker is the Poutiaki Rauemi with the Services to Schools team in National Library’s Tāmaki Makaurau office. She is a passionate advocate of the Library working with kura kaupapa Māori to develop a more strategic and purposeful relationship, one that seeks to contribute to the revitalisation of te reo Māori and better education outcomes for Māori children.
Tracy Powell is a Digitisation Advisor at the National Library of New Zealand, working on projects and programmes such as the digitisation of historic newspapers for Papers Past.
We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!
Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.
The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.
The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.
From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to… View moreThe New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.
From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to see your National Orchestra in your hometown.
NZSO’s Associate Conductor, Hamish McKeich at the helm and our very own Principal Cellist, Andrew Joyce; we’re keeping things in the NZSO family.
Wellington | Sat 15 Sept | 7.30pm
Michael Fowler Centre
Many of us want to work the odd day from home, have flexible hours or work part-time. So, why is it still so hard to find a professional job with flexible working options? Join this Getaflex Meetup to learn about flexible work in Aotearoa (including current trends, and market leaders).
WHEN: … View moreMany of us want to work the odd day from home, have flexible hours or work part-time. So, why is it still so hard to find a professional job with flexible working options? Join this Getaflex Meetup to learn about flexible work in Aotearoa (including current trends, and market leaders).
WHEN: Wednesday 26 September, 7.30pm
WHERE: SubUrban Co-Working, Level 1, 2 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville
(free to attend, but please register here: www.meetup.com... )
Reminder - there will be a public meeting hosted by the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Tuesday, 4 September at 7:30pm in the Khandallah Town Hall on the new Metlink bus system.
This is a chance for the GWRC councillors and their officials to listen to the community and hear the issues … View moreReminder - there will be a public meeting hosted by the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Tuesday, 4 September at 7:30pm in the Khandallah Town Hall on the new Metlink bus system.
This is a chance for the GWRC councillors and their officials to listen to the community and hear the issues they are facing with the new bus system.
Two additional buses have been introduced to increase passenger capacity for Karori commuters during the daily peak, timed for 07:50 and 08:30 Monday through Friday between Karori Park and Courtenay Place. The buses will double up for existing buses already running on posted timetables, providing … View moreTwo additional buses have been introduced to increase passenger capacity for Karori commuters during the daily peak, timed for 07:50 and 08:30 Monday through Friday between Karori Park and Courtenay Place. The buses will double up for existing buses already running on posted timetables, providing additional capacity rather than newly scheduled services, for the next three months.
Sourced from Mana Coachlines, the green buses will not feature Metlink livery but will be easily identifiable and display the sign: Route 2 Courtenay Place.
Route time - Departing destination - When added to network
3 0812 Hutchison Road Stop A Wellington Station 14/8/18
3 0822 Hutchison Road Stop A Wellington Station 14/8/18
36 0750 Kilbirnie Shops Stop B Wellington Station 14/8/18
36 0800 Kilbirnie Shops Stop B Wellington Station 14/8/18
2 0755 Karori Park Courtenay Place 06/9/18
2 0830 Karori Park Courtenay Place 06/9/18
2 1705 Courtenay Place Stop A Karori 24/8/18
2 1720 Courtenay Place Stop A Karori 21/8/18
2 1715 Lambton Quay North End Stop D (Supreme Court) Seatoun 21/8/18
3 1705 Wellington Station Stop B Lyall Bay 21/8/18
The National Library proudly supporting Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga in collaboration with Wellington Frocks on Bikes, are excited to commemorate 125 years since women gained the right to vote – with the Kate Sheppard Ride.
22 September 2018 - Old St Pauls
Wellington Old St Paul’s,… View moreThe National Library proudly supporting Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga in collaboration with Wellington Frocks on Bikes, are excited to commemorate 125 years since women gained the right to vote – with the Kate Sheppard Ride.
22 September 2018 - Old St Pauls
Wellington Old St Paul’s, Wellington Museum, National Library, Thistle Inn, Premier House and a photo stop at Parliament’s grounds.
1.30 - 4.30pm
Dress to impress and get your wheels spinning by joining us at 1.30pm on Saturday, 22 September 2018 (wet weather day will be the next day) at Old St Paul’s in Mulgrave Street.
The Suffrage 125 bicycle ride will take you through the streets of old Thorndon and Wellington’s CBD. The ride will take in significant historic and heritage places such as the Old St Paul’s, Wellington Museum, National Library, Thistle Inn, Premier House and a photo stop at Parliament’s grounds. The ride will conclude at Old Government Buildings with a celebratory ‘125 Cupcake’ from the Cake Society, refreshments from Six Barrel Soda and a prize for best dressed.
Tickets will be limited to 145 participants and available on Evenfinda in August for a Kate Sheppard $10 bill. If you don’t have a bike, discounted rental is available from Switched on Bikes. Follow us on Facebook to find out more as further details are confirmed:
Proudly supported by the National Library, Wellington Museum, Parliamentary Services, Premier House, Thistle Inn, Bicycle Junction, Switched on Bikes, Victoria University of Wellington, Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Ministry for Women, Greater Wellington Regional Council and Wellington City Council.
Date: Saturday 15th September, 10:30pm to 12:30pm
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Cost: Free. No booking required.
Fun for mokopuna and tamariki
Bring your mokopuna and tamariki to enjoy stories in English and te… View moreDate: Saturday 15th September, 10:30pm to 12:30pm
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Cost: Free. No booking required.
Fun for mokopuna and tamariki
Bring your mokopuna and tamariki to enjoy stories in English and te reo Māori and to make some great earth friendly art!
Learn from our resident story teller
Resident story teller Watene Kaihua will present interactive te reo stories where tamariki can learn new words and have fun.
Make a kete or poi from recycled materials
Make a kete or poi from recycled materials, do some colouring in or make a mask of an Atua (Māori god).
Hot drinks and treats are available from our local cafe, and of course, we have the Topp Twins exhibition to browse .
Hi folks, SubUrban Co-working in Jville is offering their super sunny Clocktower meeting space for free to community groups in September.
Book here. www.suburban.org.nz... or email contact@suburban.org.nz.
GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.
Find out where the Girl Guides will be in Wellington or buy online!
For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Tommy’s Real Estate has always been big on supporting the local communities who have supported us. Now we are doing something for the environment!
It is estimated New Zealanders use around 1.6 billion single-use plastic bags every year. By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the … View moreTommy’s Real Estate has always been big on supporting the local communities who have supported us. Now we are doing something for the environment!
It is estimated New Zealanders use around 1.6 billion single-use plastic bags every year. By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean! Tommy’s is giving away 35,000 heavy duty reusable shopping bags over the next several weeks in an effort to help free our beautiful Wellington city from plastic shopping bags.
You can collect yours from any Tommy’s open home or Tommy’s office!
For the next 4 weeks we will be stationed at:
- New World Chaffers on Saturday (12pm – 2pm) and Sunday (10am – 12pm)
- Harbourside Sunday Market (10am – 12pm)
Tommy’s, more GREEN than just our branding.
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