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Pacifique: Interview with author Sarah L. Taggart

22 February 2023

The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to... Ant-Man and the Wasp

13 February 2023

Here to EXPAND your knowledge of the Marvel Universe’s size-changing champions, it’s the WCL Guide to Ant-Man and the Wasp!

South Asian voices: Our Diwali 2022 celebration

22 December 2022

Christmas Cryptids & Festive Folklore: A Librarian's Guide

14 December 2022

Ah Christmas, that delightful season of pine-scented air fresheners, "oh yes I love socks", and Typo's controversial range of Christmas ornaments. A time for togetherness with...a haunting underbelly?

Nefarious Novels at Newtown: Now available on YouTube

22 November 2022

The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to... Black Panther

15 November 2022

Welcome to the Wellington Comic Lover's Guide, where you’re taken through our collection of a comic book character. This guide is all about the king of Wakanda, the Black Panther!

Parihaka Day

4 November 2022

On the coast of Aotearoa, near Mount Taranaki, lies an important place called Parihaka which has a lot to teach us about the history of injustice in New Zealand, and the importance of hope and peace.

The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to… The Swamp Thing

30 October 2022

Get the dirt on DC Comic’s premier supernatural hero, as we journey to the bayou to meet the Avatar of The Green himself, the Swamp Thing!

The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to... Shazam and Black Adam

26 October 2022

Straight from the Rock of Eternity, it’s the Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to the two champions of SHAZAM; Captain Marvel and Black Adam!

The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to... The Mighty Thor

11 October 2022

Whosoever reads this blog shall gain the publication order of the comics of Thor! It’s the Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to Marvel’s God of Thunder!

Let’s Get Wellington Moving… in the 1920s

11 October 2022

A century ago, Wellington City Council was dealing with similar issues to those facing planners today.

Author Interview with To The Sea writer, Nikki Crutchley

10 October 2022

Tripping the Light Fantastic: Nick Bollinger Interview

7 October 2022

The Work of Ans Westra on Recollect

20 September 2022

Purchased over 40 years ago, our collection of over 700 images by one of New Zealand’s most significant photographers of the 20th century is now available to view on Wellington City Recollect.