Matariki whānau day
Date: Saturday, 22 June, 2019
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Cost: Free.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
New beginnings and new ideas
Celebrate Matariki at National Library in our Starlab Planetarium! Play amongst the stars this Matariki in our Starlab Planetarium and weave your own Matariki constellation! Matariki signifies the beginning of a new year, new beginnings and a time for new ideas.
Lots of activities to try
Hear stories about the stars and learn how to weave your very own whetū harakeke.
Make a poi, have you face painted or design a kete using recycled coffee bags.
Lots of activities to keep your young ones busy!
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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46.7% I avoid spending money on coffee
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39.8% I still indulge at my local cafe
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13.5% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
🌉🛶 Early Birds Might Crack This One First… or Not? 🥚🧠
A person is crossing a bridge and sees a boat full of people, yet there isn't a single person on board.
How is this possible?
(Susan from Massey kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Susan!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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KINTSUGI WORKSHOP THIS March!
Re-use, Re-Purpose, Beautify with Gold!!
Hello Lovely locals. Come along and learn this wonderful technique.
Ema will be holding a few KINTSUGI WORKSHOPS on Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon 27-30th March here in Wellington again at the Hutt Art Society and Toi Poneke Plus on Friday a Sip & Kintsugi and she has limited spots available so make sure to book in early.
Have you ever wanted to try Kintsugi.... It's an ancient Japanese art form where you fix broken pottery with gold - making its imperfections its beauty. - A truly wonderful philosophy to live by. If you are interested please go to: emafrost.com...
I'm sure there's a few of you out there that have been saving a broken piece not knowing quite what to do with it, and if not Ema has plenty of back ups. So just bring yourselves and have some fun. Bring a friend and make some Kintsugi magic together.
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