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A report has shown that clinics around New Zealand are understaffed, with GP's being overworked and underpaid. And for everyday kiwis, healthcare and emergency healthcare is simply not accessible.
The General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa's report titled … View moreA report has shown that clinics around New Zealand are understaffed, with GP's being overworked and underpaid. And for everyday kiwis, healthcare and emergency healthcare is simply not accessible.
The General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa's report titled ‘‘On The Brink’’ outlines the urgent need to address pay parity for GP nurses and doctors, beef up workforce numbers and improve funding allocations for practices with the hopes that this makes heatlhcare more accessible in the community.
Are you noticing delays in getting GP appointments or long waits at after-hours care?
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How to make your own Christmas terrarium painted in Resene.
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Tēnā koe
Ngā mihi o te wā ki a koutou katoa.
The year is coming to an end but there are still exciting things happening at the National Library.
Come see our newly opened exhibition The long waves of the ocean: New responses to Pacific poems in our main gallery.
We have our final … View moreTēnā koe
Ngā mihi o te wā ki a koutou katoa.
The year is coming to an end but there are still exciting things happening at the National Library.
Come see our newly opened exhibition The long waves of the ocean: New responses to Pacific poems in our main gallery.
We have our final Public History Talk for this year on Wednesday 7 December with Paul Diamond speaking about his acclaimed new book Downfall: The destruction of Charles Mackay.
Later that day you can also attend the showing of This is New Zealand. This short film, produced for Expo ’70 in Osaka Japan, has been recognised as a landmark production by the UNESCO Memory of the World Aotearoa New Zealand Trust.
We are planning some fabulous events for 2023. One of the first will be the D. F. McKenzie Memorial Lecture on 31 January. This year the lecture will be given by Professor Tom Mole, author The secret life of books (2019). More details about this, and other events, will be on the National Library website soon.
The Library will close early at 1pm on Friday 23 December. We look forward to welcoming you back when we re-open on Monday 9 January 2023.
Many of our events are recorded. You can browse our available recorded events on our website and enjoy them at your leisure.
Meri Kirihimete, me ngā mihi aroha mō te tau hou e tū mai nei.
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Summertime: Readings from favourite stories
Friends of the Dorothy Neal White Collection
Celebrate summertime at the last Friends of the Dorothy Neal White Collection event for 2022. Committee members will read summery pieces from some of their favourite books, old and new. Join the committee for seasonal drinks and nibbles before the readings.
Date: Monday 5 December 2022
Time: 5:30pm for drinks and nibbles; readings from 6pm to 7pm
Cost: Koha from non-members appreciated
Venue: Programme Rooms, Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor
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Downfall: The destruction of Charles Mackay
Public History Talk
Paul Diamond's new book Downfall: The destruction of Charles Mackay examines the startling ‘Whanganui Affair’ of 1920, when the mayor Charles Mackay, shot a young gay man, D'Arcy Cresswell. The affair and subsequent events reveal the perilous existence of homosexual men at that time and how society conspired to control and punish them.
Date: Wednesday 7 December 2022
Time: 12:10pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium, Lower Ground Floor or online via Zoom. Please visit our website to register for this event.
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This is New Zealand screening
UNESCO Memory of the World
This is New Zealand was produced for the Expo ’70 in Osaka Japan by the National Film Unit and is now recognised as a landmark production by the UNESCO Memory of the World Aotearoa New Zealand Trust. Take a look at the full feature on the big screen in the National Library Auditorium.
Date: Wednesday 7 December 2022
Time: 4pm to 4.30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium, Lower Ground Floor
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The long waves of our ocean: New responses to Pacific poems
For this exhibition, early-career artists Sione Faletau, Ayesha Green, Turumeke Harrington, Ana Iti, Sione Tuívailala Monū, Ammon Ngakuru and James Tapsell-Kururangi have created new artworks made in response to a selection of poems by Alistair Campbell, Keri Hulme, J. C. Sturm, Hone Tuwhare and Albert Wendt. These artists and writers address Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa in its varied and shifting roles, engaging with fictions and histories and encouraging us to inhabit new perspectives.
Date: Showing Saturday 26 November until Saturday 27 May 2023
Time: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm; Saturday – 9am to 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: National Library Main Gallery, Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor
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He Tohu audio and Sign Language Guides
Discover the He Tohu Audio and Sign Language Guides at the National Library of New Zealand. Come and explore He Tohu in one of seven languages; English, Te Reo Māori, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, French, German and NZ Sign Language.
Date: Available now
Time: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Pick up your He Tohu audio tour device and headphones from our staff at Waka (reception), Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor.
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He Tohu
Permanent exhibition
He Tohu is a permanent exhibition of three iconic constitutional documents that shape Aotearoa New Zealand.
Time: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 1pm. Plan your visit to He Tohu.
Cost: Free
Venue: Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor
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He Matapihi Molesworth Library
Wellington City Libraries
In partnership with Wellington City Council, this central library service is now open on the ground floor of the National Library. Pop in to borrow Aotearoa books for adults and children, or speak with staff about joining to use online services. Come in and check it out.
Time: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 1pm
Venue: He Matapihi Molesworth Library, Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor
Share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.
All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t … View moreShare a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.
All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see your festive snaps too.
Ends 21 December 2022
8 days ago I posted about problems we were having with water meter bills and things got more complicated! We'd always paid our quarterly bill by direct debit rather than paying through a fixed fee and charge based on our property valuation. After Council water section provided us with a … View more8 days ago I posted about problems we were having with water meter bills and things got more complicated! We'd always paid our quarterly bill by direct debit rather than paying through a fixed fee and charge based on our property valuation. After Council water section provided us with a detailed breakdown of our usage, right back to 2015, we realised that for the October quarter and all of this year for some reason our usage via the meter had shot up to about 4 times what we would have expected. Turning of every tap till showed the meter running reasonably fast which would indicate some sort of leak. We took to readings on Saturday morning, 1 1/4 hours apart - and the meter continued to run. So we've resorted to turning the toby off at the road - we have a rainwater tank which we can use water from for flushing the toilets, and a couple of taps are not mains pressure and toilets have header tanks on the roof for careful drinking/cooking water. A plumber is booked for tomorrow. We've also approached Council to ask if given that we had no idea there was a problem because they hadn't billed us for so long if some of the very large bill could be exempted. Watch this space. What I would say - how many Wellington households who pay their bills as part of the general rate have serious leaks that go completely undetected because people are not aware?
What better way to while away a Friday afternoon and get your weekend DIY inspiration than drooling over the most beautiful house and garden content of the week?
Homed newsletter keeps you on top of the real estate market, takes you inside gorgeous New Zealand homes, give you a taste of how … View moreWhat better way to while away a Friday afternoon and get your weekend DIY inspiration than drooling over the most beautiful house and garden content of the week?
Homed newsletter keeps you on top of the real estate market, takes you inside gorgeous New Zealand homes, give you a taste of how celebrities live, keep you up to date with interior trends, provide project ideas, and more. Be inspired to dream big about your own space - and get on the path to making those dreams come true. Sign up for free here.
We are giving 10 lucky winners $1,000 cash each this Christmas, to enter all you have to do is make a purchase on Mags4Gifts. Spoil your loved ones by gifting them a subscription or treat yourself to your favourite magazine or newspaper subscription.
Mags4Gifts is your one-stop shop for all of … View moreWe are giving 10 lucky winners $1,000 cash each this Christmas, to enter all you have to do is make a purchase on Mags4Gifts. Spoil your loved ones by gifting them a subscription or treat yourself to your favourite magazine or newspaper subscription.
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I have a small retaining wall that needs replacing and need the services of a Blocklayer to lay around 100 blocks. Is there anybody that can do a neat and tidy job? Any time over the summer to get the job done would be fine.
Does anyone have this booklet and would be happy to part with it? I got rid of my daughter's a while ago and she's not very pleased with me..Happy to pay something for it.
I have a dark blue fabric covered couch and armchair that I’d like to give away this weekend. The furniture is of course used but very comfortable. It is now surplus to my requirements and I am sure there is somebody out there who would like to take it away. It must be picked up from Ngaio this … View moreI have a dark blue fabric covered couch and armchair that I’d like to give away this weekend. The furniture is of course used but very comfortable. It is now surplus to my requirements and I am sure there is somebody out there who would like to take it away. It must be picked up from Ngaio this weekend. Call me on 021797 400 if you would like it
Hi all. Is there anyone nearby that can do sewing/alterations? I’d rather support local than a town store. I have a stretch dress that needs shortening please. Happy to pay 💰 Thanks
On Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.
The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended … View moreOn Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.
The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended to our 16 and 17-year-olds.
“This is history,” said Make It 16 co-director Caeden Tipler. “Today New Zealand’s highest court has confirmed that stopping young people from voting is a breach of our human rights...The government and Parliament cannot ignore such a clear legal and moral message. They must let us vote.”
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My business picks up polystyrene from one of our computer monitor suppliers & I really dont want to take it to landfill. Maybe someone can find a good use use for it - art resource, insulation?
Free to good homes - take what you need.
Carl
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