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The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to... the Bobbinsverse
The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to the sprawling webcomic-turned-print comic universe, the Bobbinsverse! -
WHODUNNIT? At Wellington City SPYbraries - School Holidays Wrap-Up
The school holidays have come to an end, and we hope you had lots of fun getting involved in SPYbrarian activities! -
Te Tiriti: Te Whanganui-a-Tara, 29 April 1840
Learn about when Te Tiriti was signed by mana whenua. -
New online resource: the Wellington Provincial Council Gazette, 1854-1876
Digitised for the first time is the collection of the weekly gazette of the Wellington Provincial Council, which offers a fascinating insight into the city and region’s early colonial history. -
The Spectacular Cinemas of Wellington
For much of the 20th century, entertainment was dominated by movie theatres. Many of our early cinemas grew from live theatres following the first screening of motion pictures in the capital in 1896. -
March’s new music for Te Awe
Check out the new material we have been buying for the music collection at our CBD Te Awe library. -
Talking Ginger beer and business with Tim Key, Peacock's Tail
Our Business Specialist librarian interviews small Wellington businesses. Today we are happy to have Peacock's Tail. -
Digital inclusion and the gender divide
This International Women’s Day,the UN Women’s theme fis DigitAll : Innovation and technology for gender equality. -
Considering a Franchise: Interview with Nick and Mel from Ben and Jerry's
Our Business Specialist librarian interviews Wellington businesses. Today we have Nick and Mel from Ben and Jerry's. -
Staff Picks: The Best DVDs of 2023
It’s time once again to present the best films and TV shows of 2023 in our collection, as chosen by our librarians. -
Passion for Pinball: Interview with Hamish Guthrey, Ye Olde Pinball Shoppe
Our Business Specialist librarian interviews Wellington businesses. Today we are happy to have Ye Olde Pinball Shoppe. -
Talking Raising Capital with Roscoe Price Moor, Roady
Our Business Specialist librarian interviews small Wellington businesses. Today we are happy to have Roady. -
Dogs in the workplace
We investigate the very cute topic of dogs in the workplace. -
Riffing on Retail: An interview with Mandy LaHatte of Indeja
We interview Mandy LaHatte of Indeja. -
Over the Edge: An Interview with a City Abseiler Part 2
Last week, we talked to Anaru Kerei and Beth Dugdale of Wellington Abseiling Maintenance about their business. This week we profile a former employee, Enzo Fantone. Photo courtesy of Enzo Fantone. -
Over the Edge: An Interview with a City Abseiling Business Part 1
We interview Anaru Kerei and Beth Dugdale, directors of Wellington Abseiling Maintenance (WAM). -
Customer Relationship Management: An interview with Emma Blades, Metservice
Our Business Specialist librarian interviews Wellington businesses. Today we have Emma Blades from Metservice. -
We are now cashless
Wellington City Libraries branches (with the exception of Newtown) are cashless from the start of 2024.