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The Decades Before the Hospital Bed: Understanding women’s health across the lifespan | 25 June
A free lunch time talk by woman’s health specialist, Lynda Lovatt. -
Author event: National Flash Fiction Day at Newtown Library, 22 June
Join us in our celebration of National Flash Fiction Day NZ 2026 with Wellington writers, guest readers and the shortest stories on the shortest day! -
Between Dreams: Resistance and Representation in Asian Aotearoa (Tue 23 June)
This discussion will present fresh perspectives on what it means to be Asian in Aotearoa, with editor Grace Gassin and contributors Serena Lal, Keith Ng and Sapna Samant.
Recent stories
- Event: The lies we tell about burnout and self-care, with Dr Kerry Makin-Byrd (Tues 23 June)
- Author Event: Fantasy authors Sarah A. Parker and H. G. Parry, Friday 26 June
- Author talk: Ariana Tikao and Ruby Solly in conversation, Fri 26 June
- Late opening dates and locations 16-26 June
- Out on the Shelves 2026: What's on in our libraries
- Clothing for a Cause: an interview with Tris of Aunty Dana’s Op-Shop
- Shining a Light on National Candles: an interview with Elliot Twentyman
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