Waitangi Day Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Friday 6 February for Waitangi Day. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

Change of days to temporary Awakino Waste Transfer Station schedule
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to change the open days of the Awakino Waste Transfer Station for the last week of the extended holiday schedule.
It will now open from 9am to 1pm on the following days:
Tuesday 
Thursday
Friday
The normal schedule will for Awakino Transfer Station will resume Sunday 8 February 2026.
We apologise for the inconvenience.

Click Happy Live @ The Library

Thursday 18 February 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

This is a FREE event, held at the library from 6-8pm

To reserve a spot click here

 

Who is this event for?

  • Young people aged 10+ (aged 10-13 with a guardian or teacher please). Youth 14+ and up can attend on their own but can bring family if they wish.

  • Adults who are keen to learn photography and wellbeing - The teaching style though will be pitched to our younger audience members.

  • Click Happy is for people who believe that photography can be used as a tool to make themselves and the world better.

  • Focuses on people who want to photograph better and also want to make a difference

 

If you are between 10-22 and you use your camera to complete the challenges, you have a chance to win a scholarship to a one-term masterclass and one term of mentorship with Master Photographer Mandi Lynn.

What Happens at Click Happy?

At the workshop you will learn:

  • How to take more eye-catching photographs

  • How to use the more advanced settings on your phone or DSLR

  • Understand what ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture is and why you should care

  • The HeArtivist philosophy (so that you can easily see where you may be blocked creatively)

  • The importance of Grit in becoming a professional artist or creative activist.

  • Three photo challenges that help build mental resilience.

 

To find out more about the event and to register click here