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Children
Capital E, until December 22, 9.30am-3.30pm, free Sure to put a twinkle in the eyes of tamariki, expect an array of light-based play activities, including interactive light up ‘Flickmas trees’, stars dripping from the ceiling, a glow table, light art and much more.
Zealandia by Night
Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary, Karori, today and tomorrow, 8.30pm-11pm, child $40, adult $85 Explore the sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native forest. See unique species such as wētā, glow worms, and tuatara. Your group may see some of the 130 little spotted kiwi who call Zealandia home. Bookings essential. visitzealandia.com/Visit#tours
Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary, Karori, today and tomorrow, 8.30pm-11pm, child $40, adult $85 Explore the sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native forest. See unique species such as wētā, glow worms, and tuatara. Your group may see some of the 130 little spotted kiwi who call Zealandia home. Bookings essential. visitzealandia.com/Visit#tours
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Garments from past World of WearableArt shows are revealed in a different light in a new exhibition at Te Papa.
Tour: Ship ‘n’ Chip
Wellington Museum, today and tomorrow, 11am–3:55pm, adult $55, child $39
News from Te Papa
A new exhibition with the WOW factor has opened at Te Papa, offering a view of wearable art from around the world. World of WearableArt – Up Close (Ao KākahuToi – Kia Tata) is a new exhibition featuring garments from World of WearableArt, the world’s leading wearable art competition, founded in New Zealand.
The summer exhibition opens at Te Papa on Saturday and closes on Sunday 14 February.
Local creators with garments in the exhibition were joining WOW founder Dame Suzie Moncrieff for an opening party on Friday night to start the exhibition’s season off in flamboyant style. She said it was exciting to see the exhibition in Te Papa.