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Commencement of new entranceway continues Te Puia developme
Thursday, 12 July 2012, 3:10 pm | Te Puia
The latest phase in the development of the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Te Puia, has commenced, with initial groundwork preparation underway for the construction of a new entranceway (waharoa) at the cultural centre’s main entrance. More >>
Carvings Make Journey Home
Thursday, 29 November 2007, 12:36 am | Te Puia
Students and tutors of Te Wananga Whakairo o Aotearoa at the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, (Te Puia), have for the past three months been engaged in carving a series of culturally significant pieces for the Wharekawa Marae, on the Firth of ... More >>
Weavers Honoured
Saturday, 2 June 2007, 4:20 pm | Te Puia
One hundred and fifty five weavers gathered today to celebrate their contribution to the new tourist facilities at Te Puia. More >>
Chief Executive Announcement
Thursday, 24 May 2007, 10:51 am | Te Puia
Robert Macfarlane Chairman of the Te Puia Board announced today the appointment of Te Taru White as the new Chief Executive of Te Puia. More >>
World Class Experience in Cultural Tourism Opened
Friday, 11 May 2007, 2:12 pm | Te Puia
Today Te Puia celebrated the opening of its most ambitious development project since it first opened to visitors 44 years ago. The new facilities, named Te Tawharau o Te Ao Turoa will treat visitors to a world class experience, through leading edge ... More >>
NZ$17.5m Self Funded Tourism Project On Time
Thursday, 23 November 2006, 5:12 pm | Te Puia
New Zealand’s leading cultural tourism experience, Te Puia is readying itself to showcase an enhanced visitor offering which will include a high-spec interactive experience using leading edge tourism technologies along with a spectacular new building ... More >>
What The Hawaiians Learned From Our Maori Cousins
Monday, 2 October 2006, 10:47 am | Te Puia
Rotorua, New Zealand – 29 September 2006. For many, the notion of talking to a tourism giant such as Hawaii about ‘how we do it’ may be akin to ‘telling your grandmother how to suck eggs’, but not so for Te Puia chief executive officer, ... More >>
Famous Bird woman takes flight again!
Saturday, 12 August 2006, 2:04 pm | Te Puia
Famous Bird woman takes flight again! One of Te Arawa's most famous ancestors, the legendary Bird woman Kurungaituku, takes flight again, this time hovering over the new main entrance way to Rotorua's largest tourist attraction, Te Puia, formerly ... More >>
Te Puia reveals new Maori cultural experiences
Saturday, 12 August 2006, 1:33 pm | Te Puia
Te Puia, one of New Zealand's most visited tourist attractions, has launched a range of new cultural experiences at Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley in Rotorua. More >>
Major re-investment in Maori tourism business
Friday, 13 January 2006, 1:30 pm | Te Puia
Te Puia, formerly known as the NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, is re-investing in the future of the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley in Rotorua with the biggest ever private investment in Maori tourism in New Zealand. More >>
Beyond Haka to Te Puia for Rugby World Cup Fans
Friday, 18 November 2005, 2:40 pm | Te Puia
Te Puia, one of New Zealand’s most visited paid tourist attractions, is celebrating the NZRU’s successful Rugby World Cup bid for 2011 to bring the event to New Zealand soil. More >>
Carved Stone Signage Is A Hit At Te Puia
Thursday, 29 September 2005, 5:02 pm | Te Puia
Natural stone signage at Rotorua's best tourism attraction Te Puia is proving a hit with international visitors. More >>
Research Driving Major New Tourism Product
Tuesday, 30 August 2005, 6:18 pm | Te Puia
New Zealand's leading tourist attraction, Te Puia, at Rotorua, says it will launch up to 10 new products on the market during the next 24 months. More >>
Te Puia Wins Australian Tourism Award
Wednesday, 10 August 2005, 11:15 am | Te Puia
Australians have voted Rotorua tourism attraction Te Puia the best place to visit in the North Island. More >>
Lions Fans Swamp Rotorua On Trek To Last Test
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 4:54 pm | Te Puia
One of New Zealand's top tourist attractions, Te Puia, at Rotorua, says thousands upon thousands of Lion supporters are streaming through its gates. More >>
Images: Lions Get Steamed Up In Rotorua
Monday, 30 May 2005, 5:16 pm | Te Puia
After being officially welcomed to New Zealand in Rotorua this afternoon, the British and Irish Lions finished the day with a visit to Te Puia, New Zealand's leading cultural tourism attraction. More >>
Lions Get Steamed Up In Rotorua
Monday, 30 May 2005, 9:55 am | Te Puia
After being officially welcomed to New Zealand in Rotorua this afternoon, the British and Irish Lions finished the day with a visit to Te Puia, New Zealand's leading cultural tourism attraction. The visit was a chance for the Lions to sign autographs for fans, ... More >>
Australians Visiting Te Puia in Record Numbers
Tuesday, 3 May 2005, 11:59 am | Te Puia
Australians boycotting Rotorua? Not correct says tourism leader and Te Puia chief executive Andrew Te Whaiti. More >>
Australians Visiting Te Puia in Record Numbers
Monday, 2 May 2005, 2:02 pm | Te Puia
Australians boycotting Rotorua? Not correct says tourism leader and Te Puia chief executive Andrew Te Whaiti. More >>
Nature Walk Opens Alongside Te Puia Launch
Monday, 21 March 2005, 3:50 pm | Te Puia
Alongside the launch of the Te Puia name and brand, 'Korero Tuku Iho' – the new nature walk was also officially opened today. More >>