1663 days ago

Celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa!

Kylie from Hutt City Libraries

Talofa lava, this week is Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa (Sāmoan Language Week). We've got some fabulous events on at Hutt City Libraries for your whole ‘āiga to enjoy. See our highlights below or check out our website for all the events.

Storytime with Dahlia Malaeulu
Taita Library | Tuesday 1 June, 11am
Dahlia joined us for a community launch of her 7 latest stories over the weekend and will be back to share stories and songs with us at this special storytime.

Valugā Popo (Coconut Grating)
Naenae Library | Wednesday 2 June, 12pm
Join Josh Tele’a and Vee Samoa as they show you how to grate coconuts, Sāmoan style! Come give it a go!

Movies Screenings: Three Wise Cousins
Wainuiomata Library | Saturday 5 June, 2pm
Naenae Library | Sunday 6 June, 2pm
Bring your 'āiga for a free screening of Three Wise Cousins [PG] in the Library thanks to M2S1 Films.

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Whip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover it in fabric scraps. Find out how to make your own nutcracker with these easy step by step instructions.

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Wellington’s weird and wonderful trivia from 2025

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

📰 The Post has rounded up some of Wellington’s weird and wonderful trivia from 2025 – from the most popular dog names to the books you couldn’t put down at local libraries.

✨ Our question for you: In a year that’s felt a bit taxing, what weird, wonderful, or just plain fun things have brightened your 2025?

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