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Date: Wednesday, 7 August, 2019
Time: Session 1: 11:00am, Session 2: 12:30pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Taiwhanaga Kauhau — Auditorium (lower ground floor), Corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.
Make sure your school is … View moreDate: Wednesday, 7 August, 2019
Time: Session 1: 11:00am, Session 2: 12:30pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Taiwhanaga Kauhau — Auditorium (lower ground floor), Corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.
Make sure your school is involved!
Contact Details: events.natlib@dia.govt.nz
Meet the finalists! Secondary schools are invited to National Library of New Zealand for two free events involving four of Aotearoa’s best YA authors. Includes the opportunity to buy books and get them signed by the authors.
There are two sessions in Books Alive. We have designed it so that your school can attend both sessions, to maximise appearances from these fantastic shortlisted authors.
These events are suitable for ages 13 - 17 years.
Session 1
11:00am - 12:00pm: Acclaimed authors Des Hunt ('Search for a Kiwi Killer') and Brin Murray ('Children of the Furnace') talk about their incredible shortlisted books for curious readers and interested writers.
There will be a break between sessions for book sales and signing.
Session 2
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Comic artist Ant Sang ('Helen and the Go-Go Ninjas') and novelist Rachel Craw ('The Rift') give insights into the creation of their latest shortlisted works.
The final session will be followed by book sales and signing.
A good article about the current Wellington property market. Average asking prices for Wellington homes broke over $700,000 for the first time in June, data from website Realestate.co.nz shows.
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Kiwis in the capital have been paying some of NZ’s highest fuel prices, so we’re here to put that right with the opening of our Tinakori Fuel Stop today.
To celebrate, we’ve pumped down the price on all fuel grades, for 48 hours from 12pm today until Thursday 4 July, 12pm.
Why? Because… View moreKiwis in the capital have been paying some of NZ’s highest fuel prices, so we’re here to put that right with the opening of our Tinakori Fuel Stop today.
To celebrate, we’ve pumped down the price on all fuel grades, for 48 hours from 12pm today until Thursday 4 July, 12pm.
Why? Because we’re Kiwis fueling Kiwis like you.
Don’t worry - we have a tanker on standby and traffic management in place, so come on down and get pumping.
*Terms and conditions apply. Visit our website for more details.
And just like that, another Toastmasters year has come to an end! Thank you to everyone who supported the Newtown club through the 2018/19 year including our outgoing District Officers Sarah Davy and Glen Pearce. It was lovely to see everyone join in the celebrations on Wednesday and look back at … View moreAnd just like that, another Toastmasters year has come to an end! Thank you to everyone who supported the Newtown club through the 2018/19 year including our outgoing District Officers Sarah Davy and Glen Pearce. It was lovely to see everyone join in the celebrations on Wednesday and look back at the last 12 months.
Newtown Toastmasters is now 2 years old and has been doing plenty of walking and talking! We've had Halloween and Xmas-themed meetings, we've hosted an Area Contest, as well as running community workshops to achieving milestone DTM's in the club! It's certainly been a roller coaster of a year! Let's keep the momentum going and start the 2019/20 new year with a bang! Our next meeting is Wed 10th July at the Centre! Hope to see you all there!
So exciting! We'll be speaking at TEDx Wellington on 11 August. Register now to get tickets (deadline 11 July).
Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real … View moreNominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.
Come and hear about ways you can connect and use the collections at the Library. Talks will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month until November 2019.
Date: Tuesday, 16 July, 2019
Time: 12:10 to 1:00pmCost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), … View moreCome and hear about ways you can connect and use the collections at the Library. Talks will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month until November 2019.
Date: Tuesday, 16 July, 2019
Time: 12:10 to 1:00pmCost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Find the black sheep in your family
Did your ancestor ever come up against the police? You may be able to find a record of them in the Police Gazettes! Join archivist Trish McCormack for an overview of what you might find in the Police Gazettes and how to access them.
The Gazettes helped police in the late nineteenth century to track offenders. Digitised by Archives New Zealand, the Gazettes are now accessible worldwide and free of charge. Family researchers love to unearth the activities of a family black sheep. Some even find a photograph of the miscreant!
From charges of 'furious riding' to arson and murder, the crimes are many and varied. You'll find ship and wife deserters, to utterers and church desecrators.
About the speaker
Trish McCormack is an archivist with Research Services at Archives New Zealand. Her job is to connect people with records - be it through the Wellington reading room, remote reference or via social media outlets.
A crime fiction writer in her spare time, she has a special interest in the Gazettes and other criminal records held by Archives New Zealand.
Image: Frederick Mouat was sentenced to hard labour for the murder of his wife Ellen, but it was subsequently thought that she had simply left him and established herself in a new life.
The Winter edition of Te Kaitiaki Wai, Wellington Water's official magazine, is now available!
In this edition we’ve focused on the impact people’s choices can make on the health of our urban waterways.
Where possible we’ve linked stories to the goals we’ve set ourselves in our … View moreThe Winter edition of Te Kaitiaki Wai, Wellington Water's official magazine, is now available!
In this edition we’ve focused on the impact people’s choices can make on the health of our urban waterways.
Where possible we’ve linked stories to the goals we’ve set ourselves in our 2018-21 Statement of Intent. This helps to demonstrate how we are delivering on our promises to our customers.
Happy reading!
Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.
Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.
Some experts say… View moreClimate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.
Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.
Some experts say that has to change. It is such an existential threat that not to make it a requirement to teach children about climate change is doing them a great disservice, they say.
To read more, click here
Keep an eye on your letterbox for an enrolment update pack. Check it to make sure your details are correct, and then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.
Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
Nominate a local hero for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!
Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, help recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
Nominate a woman of influence before 15 July
Pick up a bargain - originally $270! Great conditions, mostly worn indoor. Super lightweight.
Pick up from Newtown or CBD depending on the day.
Cheers!
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