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The Wellington Comic Lover's Guide to... One Piece
This guide is all about the story of a kid who wants to be King of the Pirates and sets out find the world’s greatest treasure: One Piece! -
New online genealogical resource: The Scholefield Papers
A collection of letters and family trees detailing the genealogy of thousands of individuals descending from early European settlers of the Wellington Province is now available on Recollect. -
Be Baffled 'Bout Brilliantly Bad Ballads! Nonsense Verses for National Bad Poetry Day!
Pause. Breathe. Be not daunted at the short lines and artfully arranged words. -
Books with that Barbie Vibe
Barbie is everywhere right now. I've never seen as much pink as I have over the past few months and the new film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is the hottest thing in cinema. -
Iris and Me: Philippa Werry in conversation
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Author Interview: Tīhema Baker in Conversation
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A Kind of Shelter Whakaruru-taha: Event video
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Interview: Poet Arihia Latham on her debut collection, Birdspeak
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What comes next? Ranger's Apprentice
Finding interesting new pukapuka for your tamariki can be a challenge, we're here to help! -
What comes next? Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Readalikes for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. -
Capital Crimes: Karori Mystery in the Library event video
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Where did Rongotai Terrace go?
With the launch of the newly-digitised Wellington Airport Development Collection, we take a look back at a version of Rongotai that no longer exists. -
What comes next? Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Find read-alikes for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. -
Kaleidoscopes in the Dark: Our interview with Bethany G. Rogers
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Biter: Conversation with poet Claudia Jardine
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Interview: creator Ruby Solly on her new book, The Artist
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‘The Streets of My City’: the Legacy of Fanny Irvine-Smith
Previously only available in an online text form, one of the most useful and readable books about Wellington’s local history is now fully digitised on Wellington City Recollect. -
Peter Coates interview: Kilbirnie art exhibition