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Suffrage and the White Camellia
Suffrage Day is a special day in New Zealand’s history. Sunday 19 September 2021 is Suffrage Day / White Camellia Day. -
Lockdown Cryptid-Spotting: A Librarian's Guide
While the people are locked away, who comes out to play? That's right, I'm talking CRYPTIDS. -
From the Rare Book Collection: Queen Victoria’s signed copy of her published journals
Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands by Queen Victoria's was published privately in 1867. -
The 1951 Waterfront Dispute: 151 days that shook New Zealand
2021 marked the 70th anniversary of the longest labour dispute in Aotearoa’s history. A selection of pamphlets and newsletters from the Wellington Waterside Workers’ Union is now on Recollect. -
Daylight Saving: What is it?
On Sunday 4 April at 3am all the clocks in New Zealand will "fall backwards" ONE HOUR to 2am as Daylight Saving time finishes. But why do we do this strange practice? -
Asterix the Historian
Who doesn't love a good Asterix comic? But did you know that reading Asterix comics is a great way to learn about all that ancient history that you thought was boring (go on, admit it!)? -
Q and A with Professor Val McDermid
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The Baby-Sitters Club: Chapter Books vs. Comics
The Baby-Sitters Club is an iconic series full of friendship and problem-solving, but did you know that some of novels have been released as comics? -
Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day is a special day in New Zealand’s history. It is a public holiday celebrated on the 6th of February. -
“Reality ….. up for grabs” Our exclusive interview with author, David Keenan
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The Levin House of Hobson Street
Completed in 1904, the Levin House was one of the most extravagant houses ever constructed in Wellington to that time. -
When Post Office Square was the centre of town
For generations of Wellingtonians, Post Office Square was regarded as the centre of town. -
Our Exclusive Q and A with Ben Aaronovitch
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The Wild Card: Our Interview with Ngaio Marsh Finalist Renée
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Dance Prone and Invisible Mile author David Coventry in conversation
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From the Rare Book Collection: Terentius Comico Carmine
From our Rare Book Collection: 1503 illustrated edition of Terentius Comico Carmine -
Naming the Land
Tēnā koutou katoa, e te whānau! Matariki is a time for recollection and remembering, as well as hope for the new year. -
Dining out in Wellington during the era of shrimp cocktails and deep-fried camembert
What was Wellington's restaurant scene like over 40 years ago?