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Hundreds of artworks, hours of inspiration
Wednesday, 20 August 2014, 12:46 pm | Te Papa
Spectacular light installations, avant-garde Russian painting, modern Māori art and intimate portraits from New Zealand’s colonial past are just some of the remarkable artworks on show for visitors to the new season of Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa . More >>
Te Papa to display extraordinary artworks destined for UN
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 3:12 pm | Te Papa
Te Papa to display extraordinary New Zealand artworks destined for the United Nations Visitors to Te Papa will have a rare opportunity to experience a unique exhibition of tukutuku panels reflecting New Zealand stories, values and traditions, before ... More >>
Te Papa reinforces its commitment to science
Friday, 27 June 2014, 2:32 pm | Te Papa
The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is delighted by the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage’s appointment of Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, to its Board. More >>
Age no barrier to performing at Kaumātua Kapa Haka
Friday, 27 June 2014, 10:45 am | Te Papa
Up to 300 performers between the ages of 50 and 98 will take part in the New Zealand Post Kaumātua Kapa Haka at Te Papa this weekend (28 and 29 June 2014). The ten kapa haka groups performing on Saturday and Sunday come from as far away as Auckland and ... More >>
Sharing WWI memories and memorabilia with NZers
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 2:35 pm | Te Papa
In July, the world marks the centenary of the beginning of World War I. New Zealand’s museums hold many memories of wartime through the objects in their collections. Now they can join together to create a collaborative, virtual exhibition that informs ... More >>
Te Papa and Human Rights Commission team up
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 10:05 am | Te Papa
Te Papa and New Zealand’s Human Rights Commission will work together to promote human dignity and rights awareness. An inaugural Memorandum of Understanding is being signed at Te Papa today by Chief Human Rights Commissioner David Rutherford and Arapata ... More >>
Free Access to 30,000 High-Res Images from collections
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 3:02 pm | Te Papa
Te Papa has made 30,000 high quality, high resolution images available for free download from its Collections Online website, collections.tepapa.govt.nz , as part of its commitment to providing open access licensing to images of the national collections. More >>
Queen’s Birthday Honour for Te Papa’s Leading Art Scholar
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 9:20 am | Te Papa
Te Papa congratulates Professor Jonathan Mane-Wheoki, Head of Arts & Visual Culture at New Zealand’s national museum, on his appointment as Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM). More >>
Ancient DNA ends Aussie claim to kiwi origins
Friday, 23 May 2014, 10:57 am | Te Papa
Australia can no longer lay claim to the origins of the iconic New Zealand kiwi following University of Adelaide research published in the journal Science today showing the kiwi’s closest relative is not the emu as was previously thought. More >>
Joint Effort to Return Te Pahi Medal to New Zealand
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 3:30 pm | Te Papa
Te Papa And Auckland Museum Work Together to Return Te Pahi Medal to New Zealand More >>
Extraordinary Exhibitions Showcase China at Te Papa
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 1:54 pm | Te Papa
Centuries-old imperial treasures rarely seen outside of China, and a glimpse into the life of a unique modern artist with an uncompromising vision, are showcased in two extraordinary exhibitions opening only at Te Papa. More >>
Te Papa Ceremony to Mark Success of Tainui Exhibition
Friday, 28 February 2014, 1:53 pm | Te Papa
Representatives from Tainui, one of New Zealand’s largest tribal groupings, will gather at Te Papa to celebrate the success of their exhibition Tai timu, tai pari, Tainui: Journey of a people, during a special closing ceremony this Sunday (2 March ... More >>
Huakina He taonga mai i Te Papa – Unpacked Treasures
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 2:49 pm | Te Papa
A powerful painting depicting a pivotal moment in Northland’s history will take pride of place in a new drive to give the region’s residents greater access to treasures from Te Papa. More >>
Digital learning expert Deborah Howes comes to New Zealand
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 12:15 pm | Te Papa
This November, museum and gallery educators should prepare to be inspired by Deborah Howes, Director of Digital Learning at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. In partnership with Te Papa’s National Services Te Paerangi, and with support from the Museum ... More >>
Football Fever Catches on at Te Papa
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 5:54 pm | Te Papa
Te Papa is giving football fans in Wellington the chance to immerse themselves in the perilous past of New Zealand's fierce Mexican opponents. The two-for-one bonus means anyone who buys an adult ticket to Te Papa’s Aztecs: Conquest and Glory exhibition ... More >>
Aztec objects on show in New Zealand for the first time ever
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 12:51 pm | Te Papa
An exhibition telling the glorious, dramatic and ultimately tragic story of the Aztec empire, opens at Te Papa this weekend. More than 200 treasured artefacts have been collected from museums throughout Mexico to go on show in New Zealand for the first ... More >>
Te Papa appoints Arapata Hakiwai to Kaihautū role
Wednesday, 21 August 2013, 12:59 pm | Te Papa
21 August 2013 Te Papa appoints Arapata Hakiwai to Kaihautū role The Chairman of the Board of Te Papa, Evan Williams, has today announced the appointment of Mr Arapata Hakiwai to the role of Kaihautū. Arapata Hakiwai of Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata, ... More >>
The ‘evolution’ of WOW® goes on show at Te Papa
Tuesday, 20 August 2013, 3:16 pm | Te Papa
An exhibition exploring the 25 year evolution of the World of WearableArt™ goes on show at Te Papa from Saturday 24 August. The WOW® Factor: 25 years in the making, looks at the phenomena of WOW®, showcasing designer costumes from previous awards ... More >>
Te Papa’s Board takes action to protect national collections
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:40 pm | Te Papa
The Board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa has prioritised the need to reduce seismic risk to the National Collections by seeking an additional location to house some of the collections. More >>
New intern for Cultural Collections Recovery Centre
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 9:51 am | Te Papa
The Friends of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and OMV New Zealand have partnered with Te Papa’s National Services Te Paerangi to fund an internship at the new Canterbury Cultural Collections Recovery Centre (CCCRC), based at the Air ... More >>
