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Wellington Music: New Album - Voodoo Bloo
An interview with Pо̄neke band Voodoo Bloo, who have just released their third studio album, 'Dead-End Rodeo'. -
The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to... Batman
It’s the Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to Batman! -
Guest post: Digital disruption, New Zealand SMEs, and reevaluating your business valuation
Our Business Librarian highlights resources of interest to local businesses. Here's a guest piece by Jimmy Lin, CA. -
Author Interview: Kate Mahony
Bestselling debut novelist Kate Mahony talks to us about her new novel, Secrets of the Land. -
Kororā in Wellington (and Bird of the Year!)
Voting for Bird of the Year closes at the end of the week. -
Wellington Music: New Single from Sofia Machray
An interview with Pо̄neke singer Sofia Machray, who has just released new single 'Pulling On A String'. -
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. -
Te Māori Exhibition: 40 Years On
10 September 1984. On this day, 40 years ago, Te Māori exhibition opened at MOMA in New York City. -
Celebrate Roald Dahl Day 2024
Roald Dahl Day returns for another year, Friday the 13th of September 2024! -
Time to let it grow with Spring!
Goodbye winter, hello spring! Spring is in the air and it’s time to let it grow! -
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. -
2024 Ngaio Marsh Awards Winners Revealed
The Verdict Is In: the 2024 Ngaio Marsh Award winners are announced. -
20 kids’ books that you’ll want to reserve NOW
There’s a bumper crop of great kids’ books being published in September! We have some great titles on order and they're ready to be reserved if you want to be first in the queue when they're released! -
Queer Fantasy NOT for Pride Month! Because everyday is LGBTQ+!
Fantasy is the best genre. Obviously. You can do whatever you want in fantasy. Anything a “normal” book can do, fantasy can also do, AND have dragons. It’s also the perfect place for queer stories. -
Chatting with Cahoots: an interview with Jade Musther of social business, Cahoots. Part 2
In the second of this two part interview, we continue our kōrero with Jade Musther, Cahoots, about building a business around social justice, bike powered trailers and queer advocacy in the trades. -
Children’s book The Wild Robot comes to the big screen!
A fan of robots and the outdoors? Then you will love The Wild Robot, a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide. -
The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to... Wolverine
I’m the best at what I do, but what I do is tell you how to read comics in publication order. It’s the Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to Wolverine!