Capital 150 - Victoria University Open House at Old Government Buildings
Victoria University is joining the capital’s 150th birthday celebrations with a weekend of events on 25-26 July.
Victoria University is joining the capital’s 150th birthday celebrations with a weekend of events on 25-26 July.
A programme of public lectures, performances, debates and exhibitions will give visitors to the Old Government Buildings a taste of Victoria’s contribution to the capital city.
Events include a public lecture from former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer on why Wellington was chosen as the capital; a talk on George von Zedlitz, one of Victoria University’s founding professors; poetry readings; theatrical performances and displays.
The Department of Conservation>will also be hosting a “two-day tea break” at the Old Government Buildings, taking you to a time of flared trousers, clipboards and long (very long!) morning teas. Upstairs travel further back in time in the Cabinet Room, and enjoy a vintage car display outside the front entrance.
Elsewhere in the capital, Victoria University will also be contributing to 150 celebrations.
At the National Library, science, engineering, architecture and design experts will showcase some of their innovative projects, from 3D printing capabilities to the architecture of the future.
At Parliament, Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music students will be performing in the Parliament Banquet Hall and in the West Foyer.