Capital E

🐷👂 Shhh! Whakarongo carefully!👂🐔

There's some animals hidden in PlayHQ but their voices have gone topsy turvy 🤔 The poaka are cluck-ing and the heihei are oink-ing!

Some clever networks of conductive paint have been hidden beneath the surface of our animal boxes... try placing the palm of your hand on each animal to activate the circuit and listen to the sounds that come out!

Learn more about Topsy Turvy: https://bit.ly/4bvXRE6

Matariki Moves is FULLY booked out now! Please note we don't have the capacity for any more door sales today.

We hope everyone with tickets is looking forward to celebrating the New Year with us at our Matariki disco ✨🪩

We are OPEN this Friday, celebrating Matariki!

Bring your whānau into PlayHQ.

Our new Topsy Turvy place space will be open between 9.30am-3.30pm, with a special Matariki-themed session of Mission Possible at 11am-11.30am. No bookings required.

Our friends over at Wellington Museum are also open from 10am-5pm to complete your Matariki day out at Queens Wharf!

Topsy Turvy is OPEN!

We had so much fun welcoming in the first tamariki to explore PlayHQ's new play activation today. This space is all about exploring with your senses and seeing what you can discover 👁️👂🖐️

The return of the slide was a big hit, as were our goodie bags for the first 50 tamariki through the doors! 🛝🛍️

We will be open on Friday 28 June for Matariki ⭐, plus we have Fairytale Adventures this Saturday at 11am🧚

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cerryu

Get ready for the best baby rave of the year!

Next Sunday we'll be dancing in the Māori New Year at Matariki Moves, our dance party for under 5s 🎵🎉

DJ Marika Pratley will be bringing Topsy Turvy alive with her tamariki tunes. Marika first started recording her debut album while pregnant, and has been making beats in Pōneke for 5 years and experimenting with baby gigs since 2023. Her tunes are inspired by retro 80s synthpop, chiptunes, vaporwave, bubblegum pop and hip hop.

Online tickets are already SOLD OUT but we will have door sales on the day pending capacity: https://bit.ly/3wBmZLc

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wBmZLc

🎉 July school holidays 🎉

Introducing our July school holiday programme! For ages 8-13 we have the ever-popular 3D Game Design, plus a NEW workshop, Advanced Game Design hosted by Joe Chang from Kids Game Dev.

For tamariki aged 6-8 we have Code-Making and Breaking, where they learn about different codes and ciphers then create their own secret messsages.

Bookings open now: https://bit.ly/3Xn9aeh

Our friends at Wellington Museum are hosting our weekday activity sessions for the next two weeks while PlayHQ is closed for construction ❤️

Head over to the Museum at 11am each weekday for yoga, music, crafts, science and play! Learn more about E Tipu E Rea: https://www.capitale.org.nz/e-tipu-e-rea/

Our new play activation opens Monday 24 June. Learn more about Topsy Turvy: https://bit.ly/4507ARn

Tomorrow is the LAST day to enjoy Tamariki Markets 🥕🫛🍅🥹

PlayHQ will be closed for two weeks, before re-opening with our new Topsy Turvy theme on Monday 24 June!

For the next two weeks, our friends at Wellington Museum are kindly hosting our E Tipu E Rea programmes each weekday at 11am. See you there!

WIN a family fun day out on the Wellington waterfront!

Complete our short survey and be in-to-WIN vouchers for the best weekend ever! The prize includes vouchers for a 6-seater crocodile bike hire (valued at $42) and 5 scoops of Gellisimo gelato (valued at $30).

https://bit.ly/4aFeJI3

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Prize drawn on 6 June 2024!

Only 2 weeks left to get your fruit & veggie fix at Tamariki Markets!

Make sure you pop in for one last play before it closes – last day Saturday 9 June!

Get ready to step into a world of illusion and surprise!

Curious tamariki can let their senses lead the way as they explore this unexpected, swirling, super surprising Topsy Turvy space. More details coming soon...

PlayHQ is our play space for under 5s. Learn more www.capitale.org.nz/event/playhq/

Mark your calendar - Topsy Turvy opens Monday 24 June.

Did you know we run activity sessions in PlayHQ on weekdays?

Throughout the week we have yoga, music, crafts, science & an interactive play performance.

No bookings required, just join in if you want to!

Check out the weekday schedule: https://www.capitale.org.nz/e-tipu-e-rea

Call for feedback!

Have you filled out our Tamariki Markets survey yet? Let us know what your favourite parts were, suggestions for a new theme, or any ways we could improve!

https://form.jotform.com/241066253616857

🥕🍅🥬 GIVEAWAY 🥕🍅🥬
Guess the name of our next play activation!

With Tamariki Markets ending soon, it's time to start thinking about what our next theme might be 🤔

Unscramble the letters to decipher the name of our next play activation and post your guess in the comments below! Everyone who comments the correct name is in-to-win. This competition is also running on Instagram.

A lucky winner will be drawn on Wednesday 22 May to receive a Moana Road prize pack! Beware of scams, only the official Capital E page has the ability to grant prizes.

Terms & Conditions: https://bit.ly/3F6jsoP

We're having a dance party to celebrate the Matariki new year and you're invited!

Put on your party outfit and kanikani with us all morning in PlayHQ, our play space for under 5's. We'll have music by DJ Marika Pratley, Matariki crafts with Aunty Cara, and other fun surprises!

Sunday 30 June | 10am-12pm | $5 per adult, children FREE | Capital E, 4 Queens Wharf

Book now: https://bit.ly/3wBmZLc

What would the world be like without light? 💡

Find the answer at Space Place's special, one-off screening of planetarium show 'Travelling with Light' on UNESCO's International Day of Light, Thursday 16 May.

Suitable for ages 5+

Book now ➡️ https://www.museumswellington.org.nz/international-day-of-light/

It's New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week, and we're excited to have you join us in celebrating and supporting our vibrant Deaf and hard of hearing community. Say hello to our team using NZSL. We're all about championing an Aotearoa where you can sign anywhere, anytime.

Did you know? We've got videos in NZSL waiting for you at the entrance to PlayHQ, interpreters at our annual Children’s Day event, and we're always happy to welcome service dogs on-site. We want you and your whānau to feel fully connected to our experiences!

We couldn't do this without the amazing support from and - a huge thank you for helping our site be available to those who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

As a charity, Nōku te ao Capital E, needs your support to expand our accessibility to the Deaf and hard of hearing whānau of Pōneke. Your support helps to ensure everyone can participate in what Nōku te ao Capital E has to offer.

Donate today: https://bit.ly/3we3M21

Our friends at Space Place and have got the best way to treat mum this Sunday!

Get entry to Space Place FREE for one adult with a full-priced adult or child ticket. Plus get a free adult return-trip on the Cable Car if you show them your tickets!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bfYCS1

Make a card for Mother's Day!

Join us at Little Creators this Wednesday where tamariki can thread a heart card for the wahine mīharo in their lives ❤️🪡

Wednesday 8 May, drop in between 11am-11.30am.

Donations appreciated.

What did you think of Tamariki Markets? As we near the end of this play activation we'd love to hear your thoughts!

What did your whānau love the most about it? Is there anything we can improve on for next time? Do you have any suggestions for a new theme?

Share your thoughts with our play designers by filling out our quick survey: https://form.jotform.com/241066253616857

IMPORTANT DATES
- Last day to enjoy Tamariki Markets: Saturday 9 June
- PlayHQ closed for construction: 10 June – 23 June
- PlayHQ opens with a new theme: Monday 24 June

Is someone chopping onions? 🧅🥹

It's hard to believe it's been 6 months since we opened Tamariki Markets... so it’s nearly time to say 'haere rā' to this much-loved play activation.

We don't want to be too corny 🌽 but this has been one of our favourite themes so far!

Please note that the last day to enjoy Tamariki Markets will be Saturday 8 June.

There's still plenty of time to fit in some last plays before it goes, so lettuce 🥬 make the most of these last 5 weeks together!

https://www.capitale.org.nz/event/tamariki-markets/

Make your vegetable garden grow with Let Them Grow Veggies by Londji!

Currently 15% off as part of our School Holidays Sale (ends this Sunday).

Thread the wooden pieces onto the felt and create your vegetables. A linking game that helps children learn about growing vegetables and the importance of healthy foods.

Shop now: https://store.museumswellington.org.nz/collections/capital-e/products/let-them-grow-veggies

The 15% off School Holidays sale applies in-store an online. If shopping online, the discount will automatically apply at checkout.

[COMPETITION NOW CLOSED]

Congratulations to winners: Aimee Crisp, Nix Thompson, Siobhan Simpson, Jennifer Dela Rama Mont & Joanne Dooley. Please DM us to arrange collection of your tickets!

Take your whānau to the movies these school holidays!

We have five double-passes to give away! Simply comment below telling us which of the two films you would like to go to.

Robot Dreams, suits ages 8+
A heartwarming tale following the adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in New York City during the 1980s.

The Mountain, PG
Explores the journey of three young people as they seek solace under the watchful gaze of the Taranaki mountain and companionship in the spirit of adventure.

Passes can be redeemed at any cinema screening the films.

Beware of scams, we will edit the description of this post with the winners name. Full terms and conditions: https://www.capitale.org.nz/giveaway-terms-and-conditions/

The Wellington Children's Art Exhibition has finished its exhibit in Sakai and the artworks are now back in New Zealand!

If your child had a piece featured in the exhibit and would like it returned, please email [email protected].

Thanks Wellington Children's Art Exhibition!

🥕🍅🍇 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SALE 🥕🍅🍇

Stock up on toys, books and knitted food these school holidays!

Everything in our store is 15% off until Sunday 28 April 🛍️

Shop now: https://bit.ly/49BsQxv

Offer applies both in-store and online. if shopping online, the discount will automatically apply at checkout.

We had a great time filming Once Upon a Crime with Naenae College 🎥 Thanks for being such engaged and amazing film makers!

Year 9 Media Studies spent the morning at Capital E making a news story. It was a lot of fun and we learnt heaps!

🎉 School Holiday workshops 🎉

Bookings are now open for our Let's Get Digital April school holiday workshops!

See the full programme on our website: https://bit.ly/3XRDBYk

Big thanks to Nikau Foundation!

Thanks to a generous grant from Nikau Foundation (via its HP & MC Scott Memorial Fund), over 400 tamariki and rangatahi in the greater Wellington region have been, and will be able, to access our learning programmes without barriers.

Their support removes obstacles like transport and admission costs, ensuring every learner can engage in enriching experiences!

Join us in empowering young minds through our Empower Minds, Inspire Future Appeal. Your support fuels creativity and unlocks potential for all ākonga. Together, let's shape a brighter future! Thank you, Nikau Foundation!

Donate today: https://donorbox.org/empower-minds-inspire-futures-appeal-2024

Last days! All of the space-themed toys in the Capital E Shop will be leaving soon when PlayHQ gets refreshed with its new theme ⭐🚀

If you've been eyeing up any of these adorable toys, make sure you visit by the final day, Saturday 28 October!