Te Papa - Latest News [Page 26]
New Chief Executive For Te Papa
Tuesday, 8 October 2002, 1:55 pm | Te Papa
The Chairman and Board of The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa announced today the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Dr Seddon Bennington. More >>
First NZ Fashion Week Celebrated At Te Papa
Wednesday, 28 August 2002, 1:49 pm | Te Papa
The First New Zealand Fashion Week, an exhibition celebrating last year’s inaugural Fashion Week, will open at Te Papa on 31 August. New Zealand’s first Fashion Week was held in Auckland in October 2001, and represented an historic episode in New ... More >>
Art Meets Technology In New Exhibition At Te Papa
Tuesday, 30 July 2002, 11:55 am | Te Papa
A new and innovative exhibition combining art and technology opens at Te Papa on Saturday 3 August. ST@RT_UP - new interactive media presents an exciting range of works by artists who use technology, and in some cases audience participation, as ... More >>
Prehistoric Snake Found In New Zealand
Wednesday, 10 July 2002, 10:16 am | Te Papa
The fossilised remains of a snake have been found by scientists at a site in Central Otago. The find is the first evidence of a land snake existing in this country, and proves that these reptiles once lived here. This is particularly significant because ... More >>
Bilingual Calendar Encourages Us To Learn More
Tuesday, 28 May 2002, 3:53 pm | Te Papa
Bilingual Calendar Encourages Us To Learn More About Ourselves And Our Unique Place In The World More >>
Matariki Celebrations At Te Papa
Thursday, 16 May 2002, 4:36 pm | Te Papa
Te Papa, in conjunction with its partners Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Mäori and Te Tähuhu ö te Mätauranga, is getting ready to celebrate Matariki, the traditional Mäori New Year, with four weeks of free shows, lectures, and activities, beginning on Saturday ... More >>
More Of Art Collection Displayed At Te Papa
Monday, 29 April 2002, 9:27 pm | Te Papa
The latest in an ongoing series of exhibitions that display the national art collection opens at Te Papa this Saturday. Past Presents – looking into the art collection contains iconic works that range from the sixteenth-century through to recent acquisitions. ... More >>
Mäori Arts Celebrated In Te Papa Marae Festival
Friday, 22 February 2002, 5:19 pm | Te Papa
Mäori weaving, carving, sculpture and holistic healing will be showcased on the marae at Te Papa from Saturday 23 February until Sunday 17 March in the Friends of Te Papa Marae Event Programme. More >>
Major Henry Moore Exhibition Coming To Te Papa
Tuesday, 8 January 2002, 11:26 am | Te Papa
Te Papa, in partnership with The Henry Moore Foundation of England, have produced an exhibition for New Zealand of major works by the famous British sculptor Henry Moore. More >>
Te Papa Programme December 2001/January2002
Wednesday, 5 December 2001, 2:13 pm | Te Papa
Te Papa’s Exhibitions And Events Programme December 2001/January2002 EXHIBITIONS: Jewelled: adornments from across the Pacific Jewelled showcases heritage items of personal adornment as well as Pacific-inspired works by contemporary New Zealand ... More >>
Tühoe Exhibition Opens At Te Papa
Wednesday, 21 November 2001, 5:29 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 >>
Te Papa Exhibitions And Events November 2001
Monday, 5 November 2001, 11:38 am | Te Papa
Te Papa’s Exhibitions And Events Programme November 2001 Opening this month Jewelled: adornments from across the Pacific Personal adornment has always been an important and visually stunning aspect of Pacific cultures, and one that continues to inspire ... More >>
Te Papa's Exhibitions & Events Programme Sep 2001
Monday, 3 September 2001, 11:28 am | Te Papa
Te Papa's events and exhibitions programme looks mighty healthy this month. The zany Body Odyssey exhibition continues, and don't miss our fun Heart and Nutrition Day. There's Arthritis Day too, with demos, displays, and even free massages for ... More >>
Four New Exhibitions Open At Te Papa In October
Friday, 3 August 2001, 12:39 am | Te Papa
Four new major art and visual culture exhibitions will open at Te Papa on October 17, as a result of the Greater Te Papa Project redevelopment. This project will add over 1500 square meters of additional gallery space to Te Papa, and will give visitors ... More >>
Time Lecture Series At Te Papa
Wednesday, 1 August 2001, 3:55 pm | Te Papa
Te Papa is hosting a free lecture series that looks at the concept of time in its many different forms. The five-week programme provides an insight into aspects of geological, biological, cultural, and astronomical time, as well as time travel! More >>
Exhibitions And Events Programme August 2001
Tuesday, 31 July 2001, 3:59 pm | Te Papa
IN BRIEF Opening mid-month is Body Odyssey, a thrilling journey through the human body. Don't miss the special opening weekend packed with health and fitness events. That's not the only exhibition opening in August. Rutherford: the story of a kiwi ... More >>
Time Lecture Series At Te Papa
Thursday, 26 July 2001, 1:42 pm | Te Papa
Te Papa is hosting a free lecture series that looks at the concept of time in its many different forms. The five-week programme provides an insight into aspects of geological, biological, cultural, and astronomical time, as well as time travel! More >>
Fashion Now - A New Display Opens At Te Papa
Wednesday, 18 July 2001, 3:49 pm | Te Papa
Eyelights is a new gallery opening at Te Papa on Wednesday 18 July, with two distinct displays. Eyelights South will house Fashion Now a long-term display of New Zealand contemporary fashion, design and specialist clothing. Eyelights North will display ... More >>
Te Papa's Exhibitions And Events Programme June
Friday, 8 June 2001, 1:53 pm | Te Papa
In addition to Te Papa's permanent exhibitions that tell the stories of our land and people, we have a programme of short-term exhibitions from both overseas and New Zealand. More >>
Matariki, The Maori New Year At Te Papa
Monday, 21 May 2001, 10:47 am | Te Papa
Te Papa is getting ready to celebrate Matariki, the traditional Mäori New Year, with five weeks of free shows, lectures, and activities beginning on Saturday 26 May. More >>
