1648 days ago

Rust + Restoration| He Waikura He Whakauka EXHIBITION

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

What happens when a stack of rusty tins containing rare footage of the 1931 Napier earthquake is uncovered? This exhibition explores how Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision archivists preserved this and other taonga. Features a 20-minute showreel of earthquake footage and other film, as well as exhibits explaining how Ngā Taonga preserves our audiovisual heritage.

Date: Monday to Friday & Saturday until 22 February 2020| Time: 9am to 5pm weekdays, 9am to 1pm Saturdays | Cost: Free | Venue: Te Puna Foundation Gallery, Te Ahumairangi ground floor

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16 hours ago

Get painting with Resene plant-based paints!

Resene

Plant-based paints are made just like normal paint but everything in the tin comes from plants and minerals.

Plus they’re Eco Choice approved with low odour and easy water clean-up, so you can paint or stain your place with ease.

Available from Resene ColorShops.
Find out more

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1 day ago

City Nature Challenge - Karori Skyline Nature Discovery & Play Day

Sharon from Karori

Foxtail Events in conjunction with Wellington City Council are bringing you a fabulous day out this month!

As part of the City Nature Challenge 2024, we are hosting a Nature Discovery & Play Day at Montgomery Ave Reserve and Karori Skyline filled with an afternoon of fun events!

DATE: Sunday, 28 April 2-24
TIME: 11am - 2pm
LOCATION: Montgomery Ave Reserve and Playground, Montgomery Avenue, Karori, Wellington
LINK TO EVENT - fb.me...

· Paint a wall with natural paint
· Make clay sculptures for the garden
· Enjoy a sausage on the BBQ
· Learn and discover from about the new Kiwi in our neighborhood from Capital Kiwi
· Listen to a talk on biodiversity form our local expert
· Find our favourite NZ bird, the Kiwi, in a scavenger hunt
· Take a walk and explore the local area on a trail map.

Help to discover all the wild things on the skyline by joining in our family-friendly Bioblitz!

By getting involved, you can contribute to a greener, healthier region.

To download the iNaturalist Ap click here - inaturalist.nz...
To keep up to date with all things City Nature Challenge 2024, keep an eye on our Facebook event here - wellington.govt.nz......

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1 day ago

Potted colour

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect using Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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