Join us for the inaugural ALWU Conference, a half-day event in Te Whanganui-a-Tara where we will hear from leading members of the profession about issues facing legal workers and the communities we serve.

The conference will feature a keynote address from Sandra Grey, President of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, followed by a discussion with panelists including Dhilum Nightingale and Asher Emanuel. Together, they will explore the structures of our legal profession and how they help, or hinder, our ability to deliver justice.

The afternoon will conclude with the ALWU Annual General Meeting, followed by a chance to connect over drinks.

CPD hours: 2

Tickets:

Student/unwaged: $25

Waged (ALWU member): $50

Waged (non-ALWU member): $60

Senior member of profession: $100

Register HERE.

Write for the stage with boldness and intent in this dynamic playwriting masterclass with Victor Rodger, award-winning author of Black Faggot and Sons.

Known for his sharp dialogue and vital, unapologetic theatre, Victor leads an in-depth workshop exploring how to shape ideas into compelling scripts for performance. Through practical exercises and discussion, you’ll learn how to begin a play, sustain momentum, and craft work that resonates with audiences.

Participants will develop tools to access their voice and build character, story and action. Whether you’re starting out or returning to the form, this workshop offers both a rigorous introduction and a powerful refresh.

Order your copies of Victor Rodger’s books at Unity Books Wellington, Verb’s Official Festival Bookselling Partner.

Register HERE.

Hardcore is back!!

Hamilton hardcore mainstay's 'Cease and Desist' return to Wellington with up-and-coming moshers 'Home Invasion'. Joined by the brutal 'Marmablade' and Wellington screamo ensemble 'Eurydice', hardcore makes a return to the capital city.

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October 3rd
Thistle Hall, Wellington
Doors 7pm
Presales: $15+bf @ undertheradar.co.nz

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Poster by @cry4ella

Need to learn first aid skills for your work, family or community?  Join our informative & interactive First Aid courses at Thistle Hall!

MediTrain is a Private Training Establishment (PTE) registered with NZQA and have been providing quality first aid courses to communities and businesses for over 30 years.  We offer Comprehensive Workplace First Aid,  Comprehensive Childcare First Aid (US 6400, 6401 and 6402), Basic Workplace First Aid (US 6401 and 6402), Recertification and CPR (US6402), and all these courses take only ONE DAY with self-study.

Book here

HALLOWEEN NIGHT MARKET🪲🪡🧚

We heard a whisper in the willows that our fae following wanted another Prickly Pixie Market! and so here we are!

We are a craft market intent on uplifting the mauri of Te Whanganui-a-Tara creative community. Our markets spotlight local, handmade wares and their creators.

Save the date of our Halloween Night Marker⭐️ 23rd October, 3pm - 8pm, at Thistle Hall's Upstairs Hall on Cuba Street.

Our policies do not allow for the use of Ai in any works produced by the market or stallholders.

Title font done by the coolest @mixed_metal_maori

Mauri ora! 🧚

The Creepy Cute Market – Halloween Edition

Saturday 31 October 2025 | 9:30am–2:30pm
Level 1, Thistle Hall, Upper Cuba Street, Wellington

Something wickedly cute is coming to Cuba Street!

Back by popular demand, The Creepy Cute Market is returning for a special Halloween edition, bringing together a gloriously weird mix of handmade treasures, spooky finds, cute curiosities and alternative creativity.

Come wander through a curated collection of independent makers and artists, with stalls packed with:

Alternative & pastel goth fashion
Handmade jewellery with creepy cute twists
Spooky art, prints & stickers
Weird & wonderful homewares and décor — skull planters, bat pillows, potion bottles and more
Horror-kawaii plushies & accessories
Candles, curiosities & mystical creations
Gothic bakes & Halloween treats

Whether you're a devoted goth, a lover of all things kawaii, a Halloween fanatic, or simply someone who enjoys their shopping a little strange, there's something here to tickle your dark little heart.

Come for the creepy. Stay for the cute. Leave with something wonderfully weird. 

FREE ENTRY | COSTUMES ENCOURAGED | ALL AGES WELCOME

Bring your friends, bring your best Halloween look, and come support some seriously cool local makers