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TE MATAPIHI KI TE AO NUI
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Youth

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Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui is a place for rangatahi to spend time, explore ideas, and make things happen. Come to study, create, listen to music, play games, or just hang out with friends. You’ll find spaces, collections, and programmes designed with young people in mind.

Make and create

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Te Whaitua Auaha | Makerspaces. Hands‑on areas where rangatahi can try new tools, build skills, and turn ideas into reality. Drop in any time or join facilitated sessions across creative, digital, and technical making.

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Te Taiwhanga Arapāho | MediaLab. Create games, music, and other digital projects using computers and creative software. These spaces support experimentation, learning, and collaboration.

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Taupuni Hopuoro | Sound Studio. A dedicated recording studio is available for audio projects such as music, podcasts, storytelling, and oral history recording.

Learn and explore

with Nōku te Ao Capital E

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Nōku te Ao Capital E delivers creative learning programmes for tamariki and rangatahi in MediaLab and OnTV.

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These include workshops, curriculum-linked school programmes, and special events designed to build creativity, confidence, collaboration, and real‑world skills.

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Teachers and schools can book directly during term time - find out how at Learning for schools. During school holidays, keep an eye out for What's On

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Rangatahi collections

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Rangatahi | Youth

Discover fiction, non‑fiction, graphic novels, manga, and themed displays that reflect young people’s lives, interests, and perspectives.

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Ngā Whitiāhua me ngā Kōrero | Sound and Vision

Explore music across a wide range of genres and formats, including CDs and vinyl. Listen onsite using record players, or borrow items to take home.

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Ngā Hini/Pakimaero Waituhi | Zines/Graphic Novels

Explore zines and graphic novels on topics ranging from crafts, cooking, and DIY to travel, music, comics, and beyond. Every title offers a unique window into personal identity and a spirit of creativity.

Play and connect

Check out our regular events and programmes, designed to give rangatahi space to explore, connect and unwind.

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  • Creative workshops

  • Gaming and interactive activities

  • Clubs and holiday activities

  • Youth nights

Study and relax

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Need somewhere to focus or hang out? Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui offers a range of social and quiet spaces to work together or spend time independently. Free WellyWiFi is available throughout the building, making it easy to study, stream, create, or stay connected.

Find or book your space

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Free WellyWiFi is available throughout Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui.

To connect:

- Select WellyWiFi from your device’s available networks

- Accept the terms and conditions

If you need help getting connected, ask at a Pae Manaaki | Manaaki Desk.

Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui welcomes kura, early learning centres and school groups.

We offer:

- Curriculum-linked visits

- Creative learning experiences

- Access to heritage collections

- Nōku te Ao Capital E programmes

- Makerspace experiences

To plan a visit, contact the library team or the Nōku te Ao Capital E team directly. You can view more at School Holidays.

Many school holiday activities are free, with some programmes charged. You can view more at School Holidays.

Some programmes require booking, while others are drop-in. Check each event listing for details. You can view more at the School Holidays.