Karere 'Feature' - 'Feature' stories
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Capital Crimes: Karori Mystery in the Library Event, CANCELLED due to weather!
this event has been cancelled due to the extreme weather warning for the Wellington region. -
Celebrate Friendly Cities: Dear Falasteen
We're introducing a new digital pen pal programme with the Leila Miqdadi Al-Qattan Library in Ramallah, Palestine. -
Shine bright like a diamond: Interview with Ian Douglas, Village Goldsmith
We talk to local master jeweller, Ian Douglas, Village Goldsmith, about innovation. -
New Zealand Railways and the Remutaka Deviation
Photographs from the New Zealand Railways Department capture the modernisation of train routes in the Wellington region, with a focus on the Upper Hutt to Wairarapa connection. -
Being a Justice of the Peace: interview with Juping Zhou
At some point, most of us will require the services of a Justice of the Peace but many of us aren't sure what a JP does. We had a chat with local JP Juping Zhou to find out more. -
If it Weren't for your Gumboots: An interview with Bata
In our final Business story for 2024, we learn more about Wellington footwear manufacturer, Bata. Tucked away in Owhiro Bay, Bata have been making footwear for Kiwis for nearly 75 years. -
One Hundred Years of Local Theatre
Theatre programmes and posters collected by the library over many decades are able to be rediscovered on Wellington City Recollect. -
RAD: Radio Active Digest now on Wellington City Recollect
A 1980s magazine from Wellington’s pioneering alternative radio station is now available to read online -
Author Interview: Becky Manawatu
We chat to author Becky Manawatu about her new novel, Kataraina. -
Conversation Over Coffee: An interview with Matt Lamason, founder of Peoples Coffee
Our Business Specialist talks to Matt Lamason, founder and director of Wellington's iconic Peoples Coffee. -
Musician Interview: Nathan Carter and Jack Woodbury from The Temple
Nathan Carter and Jack Woodbury from The Temple talk to us about their new spiritual Jazz album, Vastness Vastness. -
Now, Lead Others: author interview with Cillín Hearns
WCL sits down with Wellington leadership and performance coach Cillín Hearns to talk about his new book Now, Lead Others. -
Briefs with Beliefs : An Interview with Nisa's Pam Lowe
Our Business Specialist librarian interviews small Wellington businesses. Today we are happy to have Nisa. -
Author Interview: Mandy Hager
We chat to author Mandy Hager about her new novel, Strays & Waifs. -
Chatting with Cahoots: an interview with Jade Musther of social business, Cahoots. Part 1
We talk to Jade Musther, Cahoots, about building a business around social justice, bike powered trailers and queer advocacy in the trades. -
Author Interview: Cristina Sanders
We chat to Cristina Sanders about her new novel, Ōkiwi Brown. -
Pānui Tahi (Shared Reading) sessions at Te Awe
Not your average book group! Come along to our Pānui Tahi (Shared Reading) sessions at Te Awe. -
Interview: 5ever Books
We chat with Sasha Francis from 5ever Books about their iMpOrTanT iNFOrMaTion exhibition.