What's On at the National Library - Free events - April 2022
Kia ora
The National Library is open to the public. Bring your vaccine pass, we look forward to hosting you!
We also have a wide range of talks and presentations available online that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home.
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Te Kupenga: casting a wide net
Chris Szekely and Michael Keith will talk about the book that celebrates the Alexander Turnbull Library’s centenary, ‘Te Kupenga 101 stories of Aotearoa from the Turnbull’, sharing behind-the-scenes commentary on how the stories were selected from Turnbull’s net.
Date: Thursday 24 March 2022
Time: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Being modern: Rita Angus in 20th century Aotearoa
Rita Angus is one of New Zealand’s best-known artists, remarkable for her huge body of work and single-minded devotion to her painting practice. In this talk, Lizzie Bisley will explore the world that Angus lived in, looking at what her work reveals about the social, political and intellectual life of 20th century Aotearoa.
Date: Wednesday 6 April 2022
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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E oho! Picturing protest and photographing dissent
From scary fairies to Ihumātao solidarity and Kiwi QAnon anti-vaxers: Dylan Owen shares images and stories from his years as a protest photographer.
Date: Thursday 14 April 2022
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Connecting to Collections: Exploring oral history collections at the Alexander Turnbull Library
This talk will explore some of the recent additions to the oral history collections at the Alexander Turnbull Library, and offer guidance on searching for oral history materials on the Library’s website and catalogues.
Date: Tuesday 19 April 2022
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online. Register for online talk by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Little curators: Trouble in Paradise edition
Want to keep your rangatahi busy this school holidays but can’t make it to us in person? Sign up for a free activity pack bursting with fun, sent directly to your whare.
Date: Tuesday 19 April 2022 to Friday 29 April 2022
Cost: Free
To take up this opportunity, go to the National Library website
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E oho! Contemporary pursuit of justice for Māori
Hear Māori rights defenders Annette Sykes and Tina Ngata discuss what justice campaigns look and feel like, and what recent events have rallied acts of resistance.
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
Time: 12:10pm to 1:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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E oho! What really happened at the Treaty signing at Pōneke?
Join us on the day that Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed in Pōneke in 1840, and learn more about the Raukawa Moana/Cook Strait sheet of the Treaty from a tangata whenua perspective.
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
Time: 12:10pm to 1:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online or in person, Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium, Lower Ground Floor - no RSVP necessary. Register for online talk by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Wild indigo: Five poets reading the weather
Celebrated Aotearoa poets join current Poet Laureate David Eggleton to explore the spirit of Oceania in our time of climate crises. Join us in person or online for an evening of poetry.
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
Time: 6pm to 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online and in-person. Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium, Lower Ground Floor - no RSVP necessary. Register for online talk by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.4% Yes
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14.9% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Sleeping Beauty - The Pantomime
A family comedy where a stitch in time saves nine thousand years.
Aurora is the people’s princess of Wellingtonia – with a curse.
On her first birthday an evil spell is cast: One day she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel, sending her into an unbreakable deep sleep. With the help of fairy god-daddies that watch over her and a surprise visit from two interdimensional travellers, Aurora must venture through the time-space continuum to stay conscious and reclaim her throne from evil forces. An original pantomime that takes a beloved fairytale and adds equal amounts of song, dance, and sci-fi to bubble up a perfect potion the whole whānau will love. A high-energy romp of comedy and capers – Sleeping Beauty is anything but a snoozefest. Celebrating 20 years of Circa Theatre pantomimes.
REVIEWS:
“fabulous, funny, and flirty” – Regional News
“a fast-paced show driven by some serious star power.” – The Post
“it is clear the entire cast is superb” – Theatreview
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
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