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A Major New Art Exhibition At Te Papa
Wednesday, 10 December 2003, 11:05 am | Te Papa
Signs and Wonders | He Tohu He Ohorere, a major new art exhibition opening at Te Papa, explores how the marvels of the world's phenomena are interpreted and spiritual and supernatural experiences are expressed through art and visual culture. The exhibition ... More >>
Te Papa's December 03 & January 04 Events Update
Wednesday, 3 December 2003, 4:45 pm | Te Papa
The Dinosaurs from China exhibition opens on 6 December offering a rare and exciting opportunity to see some of the world's largest and finest dinosaur skeletons. From gigantic lumbering sauropods and spiky stegosaurus to the viscous and terrifying ... More >>
Gigantic Dinosaurs Invade Te Papa!
Tuesday, 2 December 2003, 4:31 pm | Te Papa
Skeletons of huge dinosaurs that roamed the plains of China over 150 million years ago will go on display at Te Papa from Saturday 6 December. These are among the finest and most complete specimens in the world. More >>
Whanganui Iwi Exhibition At Te Papa
Thursday, 27 November 2003, 3:24 pm | Te Papa
Te Awa Tupua - The Whanganui Iwi Exhibition will open at Te Papa on Saturday 29 November 2003. In partnership with Te Papa, the Whanganui iwi present the stories of their past and the challenges and hopes for their present and future, supported and enhanced ... More >>
Te Papa Display 8 Metre LOTRs Tower Of Barad-Dur
Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 9:48 am | Te Papa
To mark the premiere of the third and final film in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, Te Papa will display the eight-metre-high, 6-metre-wide model of Sauron's Barad-Dur tower from Monday 1 December through to Wednesday 28 January 2004. Complete with ... More >>
Arapata Hakiwai Appointed As Te Papa Director
Monday, 17 November 2003, 3:00 pm | Te Papa
Te Papa's Chief Executive, Dr Seddon Bennington, and Kaihautü, Te Taru White, announced today the appointment of Mr Arapata Hakiwai as Te Papa's Director of Mätauranga Mäori. Mätauranga Mäori recognises that taonga (treasures) and collections have special ... More >>
New Maori Tourism Product For Wellington
Thursday, 13 November 2003, 5:18 pm | Te Papa
Te Papa and Mäori Treasures have combined resources to offer a new full-day tour designed specfically to meet the needs of the interactive traveller, and fill a gap in the Wellington tourist market. More >>
Te Papa's Director Of History & Pacific Cultures
Tuesday, 11 November 2003, 4:02 pm | Te Papa
Te Papa's Chief Executive, Dr Seddon Bennington, announced today the appointment of Dr Claudia Orange as Te Papa's Director of History and Pacific Cultures. More >>
Te Papa's November Exhibitions & Events Update
Monday, 3 November 2003, 2:01 pm | Te Papa
November is a great time to visit. The fabulous Kiri's Dresses exhibition continues and be sure to catch three popular exhibitions before they close. This month is your last chance to see Past Presents, Wild Design, and Striking Poses. But there are ... More >>
Tühoe Exhibition At Te Papa To Close
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 5:48 pm | Te Papa
Tühoe Moumou Kai - We Give You Our Stories Tühoe Moumou Taonga - We Give You Our Treasures Tühoe Moumou Tangata Ki Te Pö - We Give You Our Lives More >>
Ngä Toko Rima Opens At Te Papa Tomorrow
Tuesday, 21 October 2003, 10:16 am | Te Papa
"Ngä Toko Rima - five fingernails of fire obtained by Maui, five fingers of the hand that moulds the clay, five unique artists with a common philosophy". More >>
Te Papa's October Exhibitions & Events Update
Thursday, 2 October 2003, 10:05 am | Te Papa
This month, enjoy three amazing exhibitions before they close. We're saying farewell to both Japonism in Fashion and Pacific Rim on October 5, and Tühoe: children of the mist closes at the start of November. During October, there's also the popular ... More >>
Sikh Community Takes Centre Stage At Te Papa
Thursday, 18 September 2003, 8:47 am | Te Papa
The rituals that feature in a Sikh wedding are being showcased in Te Papa's Indian community exhibition Aainaa - reflections through Indian weddings. >From today the Sikh wedding dais, or stage, becomes the central part of the exhibition and is used ... More >>
An Afternoon With The Nbr NZ Opera At Te Papa
Sunday, 14 September 2003, 1:16 pm | Te Papa
On Sunday 14 September, The NBR New Zealand Opera are coming to Te Papa for an afternoon of performances from 12.30 -3.00pm. Visitors will learn about how an opera comes together, hear the different voice types, watch the professionals in performance ... More >>
September @ Te Papa - Exhibitions And Events
Tuesday, 2 September 2003, 6:33 am | Te Papa
Spring is here and many exciting events and exhibitions are coming to Te Papa this September. Kiri's Dresses - A glimpse into a Diva's wardrobe takes you on a captivating journey through the memories of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, New Zealand's famous soprano, ... More >>
Dame Kiri's Dresses Go On Display At Te Papa
Monday, 1 September 2003, 1:11 pm | Te Papa
A stunning exhibition showcasing the remarkable career of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa through a selection of her dresses opens at Te Papa next week. Kiri's Dresses - A glimpse into a Diva's wardrobe features sixteen dresses and supporting ephemera, such as ... More >>
Wonders Of Flight Showcased In A New Exhibition
Thursday, 21 August 2003, 10:01 am | Te Papa
Have you ever wondered just how it is birds and insects can fly? Or how a 200-tonne aeroplane soars through the skies? More >>
From Woodblocks to Comics: the Japanese impression
Tuesday, 5 August 2003, 10:52 am | Te Papa
From Woodblocks to Comics is a small exhibition that brings together traditional Japanese ukiyo-e (floating world) woodblocks; prints and watercolours by European artists; and manga (Japanese comics). More >>
Caption Story: Precious Cargo
Wednesday, 9 July 2003, 2:51 pm | Te Papa
Kyoto Costume Institute Curator Tamami Suoh gently unpacks the last of her precious cargo in readiness for the Japonism in Fashion exhibition opening at Te Papa tomorrow (Thursday, July 10). More >>
Sir Peter Blake Tribute Exhibition
Thursday, 19 June 2003, 12:08 am | Te Papa
A meeting was held yesterday between representatives of Te Papa, the New Zealand National Maritime Museum, Pippa, Lady Blake and Mr Tony Blake, and close family friends Ross Blackman and Don Robertson to discuss the proposed exhibition to celebrate the ... More >>
