Tuku26 Heritage Month Whakatū
Tuku26 Whakatū Heritage Month is a collection of community-focused events celebrating Nelson Tasman's unique and diverse cultural heritage. Multiple organisations and community groups run their own events with support from Nelson City Council. Below are the events taking place at Richmond and Motueka libraries. For the full schedule of events visit Tuku26 Whakatū - TUKU
Richmond Library Events
|
Event |
Details | Date | Time |
| Family History Friday |
Are you having trouble finding your ancestors? Would you like to know more about using Ancestry.com, or what other family history or local history resources are available? |
Friday 27 March |
10.00am - 12.00pm |
| Discover the Art of Kumiko |
Join members of MENZSHED Waimea for a hands-on introduction to Kumiko—a traditional Japanese woodworking technique that creates intricate geometric patterns without nails or glue. $5.00 cash payable to the tutors on the day. |
Saturday 28 March |
10.00am - 12.00pm |
| Bring Your Past into Focus: Digitise Slides at the Library | Preserve your memories by digitising your cherished slides, negatives, and photos at your local library. In your first session, our friendly staff will guide you through the process step by step. Once you’re confident, you can book the Imaginarium to complete your project at your own pace. It’s an easy and rewarding way to save, share, and enjoy your photos and slides in a digital format. Don’t let your memories fade, bring them into the digital age. Bookings are required please ask staff. | All April | Weekday opening hours |
| MENZSHED Waimea Display | Featuring a display of vintage tools and beautiful woodwork pieces from members of MENZSHED Waimea - a space where men share their skills, work together on community and personal projects, and spend time with other men in a fully equipped workshop. Located in the Richmond Library, Glass Display Cabinets. | All April | Opening hours |
| Nicole Russell Exhibition | Nicole Russell is exhibiting artworks with a focus on whānau, community and ancestry at the Richmond Library. Nicole’s lifelong interest in the historical aspects of her surroundings and her connection to family, friends and community was especially reinforced by the isolation experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicole believes that "beauty, strength and guidance are influenced by your surroundings, the present and the past. Historic structures are witnesses of life, love, whānau, ambitions and connection to the land. They are witnesses of time and experiencing them can fill you with pride for your ancestry and strength for your future." | All April | Opening hours |
| Virtual Reality Time Travel |
Step into history like never before, discover a new perspective on history with Virtual Reality. Technology meets storytelling to transport you to moments from the past. |
Monday |
9.30am - 4.00pm |
| Picturing the News with Alistair Hughes |
From documenting the Christchurch quake, to Covid and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Alistair Hughes has illustrated and designed award-winning visual reference for all of Stuff's newspapers and online site. Along the way he has also produced numerous children's books, regular cartoons and interviewed some fascinating personalities, including Sir Michael Palin, Bill Nighy and Graham Norton. |
Tuesday |
2.00pm |
| Stitch ‘Biscornu’ with Nelson Embroiderers’ |
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making ‘Biscornu’? Over a two-part workshop, with ‘homework’ in between, creative women from Nelson Embroiderers’ will teach us how. No prior experience is necessary. Places are limited, please register by email eventslib@tasman.govt.nz or phone 03 543 8500. A kit will be provided. $5.00 cash payable to the tutors on the day. |
Wednesday 22 April & Wednesday 6 May |
10.00am - 12.00pm |
| How to Look at Art with the Suter Art Gallery | Join Suter Art Gallery curator Dr. Kyla Mackenzie for a special show and tell for art lovers. Learn how concepts of architecture and pictorial construction are evident in the artworks of New Zealand artist John Weeks (1886 – 1965), including The Suter’s African City (c.1950). This is an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the artworks and the artist himself, who spent time in the studio of French Cubist artist André Lhote in the 1920s before returning home to teach at Elam Art School in Auckland. |
Thursday 23 April | 1.00pm |
| Family History Friday |
Are you having trouble finding your ancestors? Would you like to know more about using Ancestry.com, or what other family history or local history resources are available? |
Friday 1 May |
10.30am - 12.00pm |
Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu Events
| Event | Details | Date | Time |
| Bring Your Past into Focus: Digitise Slides at the Library |
Preserve your memories by digitising your cherished slides, negatives and photos at your local library. In your first session, our friendly staff will guide you through the process step by step. Once you’re confident, you can book to complete your project at your own pace. It’s an easy and rewarding way to save, share, and enjoy your photos and slides in a digital format. Don’t let your memories fade, bring them into the digital age. Bookings required, please register by email MotuekaLibrary.ReferenceDesk@tasman.govt.nz or phone 03 528 1047 |
All April | Weekday opening hours |
| Motueka Memories |
Write a snippet about a time, place, or experience you remember depicting life “back in the day” in Motueka. We would like to acknowledge the past and give you the opportunity to express your memories about Motueka. Your snippet could include a memory about the tobacco era, the Hops industry, a visit to the Museum or library, or an event you attended. It could be about your business or retail shop living in Motueka in the 1950s or 1960s. We would love to display your social commentary in the library. Pick up an Entry form at the Motueka Library. |
All April | Opening hours |
| Tasman Heritage Slide Show | Introducing “Tasman Heritage”, Tasman District Libraries archival website. View photographs of Motueka District that reflect not only our town’s past, but also our recent history. Learn about the local heritage plaques project. An opportunity to share stories and local knowledge. | Friday 10 April |
10.30am - 12.00pm |
| Introduction to Ancestry Workshop |
Learn search tips for using Ancestry.com: look at various record collections for New Zealand and the UK, view Public Member Trees and send records home from the library. Basic computer skills are essential. Free. Places are limited, please register by email MotuekaLibrary.ReferenceDesk@tasman.govt.nz or phone 03 528 1047. |
Thursday 23 April | 10.00am - 12.00pm |
| Greedy Cat Craft and Stories |
Come along and celebrate Greedy Cat with crafts and stories about this mischievous cat created by artist Robyn Belton. Children to be accompanied by a parent or guardian please. Bookings only required for school classes please email MotuekaLibrary.ReferenceDesk@tasman.govt.nz or phone 03 528 1047. |
Wednesday 29 April | 3.30pm - 4.30pm |
| Virtual Reality Time Travel | Step into history like never before, discover a new perspective on history with Virtual Reality. Technology meets storytelling to transport you to moments from the past. Sessions will be 45 minutes long, 10-13 years of age with a parent or guardian please. Places are limited, please register by email MotuekaLibrary.ReferenceDesk@tasman.govt.nz or phone 03 528 1047. |
Friday 1 May |
9.30am - 4.00pm |
