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Guest post: What can we take from movies?
In this week's Business story, guest author Lance Burdett looks at some of the life lessons that can be learned from popular family movies. This post has been reproduced with his permission. -
Summer Reading Suggestions from our Business Specialist
We've compiled a list of reading for the active relaxers who like to multitask while chilling in the sun at the beach, on the deck, or wherever you may be holidaying. -
Congratulations to Lee Murray
Our warmest congratulations to multi–award-winning author Lee Murray; recipient of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2025 New Years Honours list for services to literature. -
Our 2024 picks: Young Adult favourites of the year
We're very lucky that YA books keep getting published and we keep getting to read them. And even luckier that we get to write about the YA books we like! Read on for our librarians' top picks of 2024. -
Our 2024 picks: Kids' fiction, comics, and more
There have been so many fantastic children's books published in 2024, and this is our chance to share our top picks of the year with you. -
Spotlight on: JC Sturm
One of NZ's leading female Māori short story writers & poets was a key member of our library team -
New Books on Sustainability and the Environment
From small actions that we can do in our lives, to picturing global change, these new books are worth a look. -
New Science Books
Explore fascinating topics such as the history of stones, what lives in the depths of the ocean and the huia bird. -
Our 2024 picks: International science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction
Love SF, fantasy and speculative fiction? Join us as we pick our favourite titles from 2024. -
Our 2024 picks: Aotearoa New Zealand science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction
Here are our picks of this year's Aotearoa science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction. -
Our 2024 picks: International crime and thriller novels
One of the most popular genres - so many of us like to curl up with a good thriller or mystery. Enjoy our 2024 picks! -
Our 2024 picks: Aotearoa New Zealand crime and thriller novels
Have a browse of our our picks of the New Zealand crime and thriller books for 2024. -
Our 2024 picks: General fiction (International)
Our Top 20 international, non-genre novels of 2024. -
Our 2024 picks: Aotearoa general fiction
What a year it's been for fiction releases here in Aotearoa! Have a browse of our NZ general fiction picks for 2024. -
Bringing History Into 2024: A Recap
This year our heritage team have digitised and uploaded over 1500 unique items to our platform Wellington City Recollect, including posters, photographs, books, documents, maps and more! -
If it Weren't for your Gumboots: An interview with Bata
In our final Business story for 2024, we learn more about Wellington footwear manufacturer, Bata. Tucked away in Owhiro Bay, Bata have been making footwear for Kiwis for nearly 75 years. -
Musician Interview: Emily Clemett and Christian Muñoz from Ska Pai
Listen to our interview with Emily and Christian from Ska Pai, a high energy, 5-piece, Wellington-based Ska Punk band. -
Author Interview: Una Cruickshank
We chat to debut author Una Cruickshank about her book, The Chthonic Cycle.