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Mānawatia a Matariki

Celebrate Matariki – the beginning of the New Year in Aotearoa New Zealand, marked by the rising of the Matariki star cluster.

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From 23 April, 2025

Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War

This ground-breaking exhibition tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign in World War I through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances.

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Ongoing

Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

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Exhibitions

Celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique natural environment. See Gallipoli through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders. Hear extraordinary stories from young refugees.

Events

Our exciting programme of events runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.

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Te Papa stores

At Te Papa Store, our perspective is deeply rooted in our relationship with Aotearoa New Zealand. Choose from our carefully curated selection of products that reflect the essence of the museum.

Explore the website – The digital museum

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Matariki: The Māori New Year

Learn all about Matariki and see our events. Matariki is a time to gather with family and friends to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future.

Green fence with a hand-painted sign on it saying, 'Give nothing to racism' in green and black.

Antiracism and activism

Read about protest collecting, decolonisation, and antiracism from our tohunga (experts), and across the web.

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Leslie Adkin

Leslie Adkin was a farmer and noted amateur geologist and ethnologist. Photography was also a passion of his, and he documented every aspect of his life, from his family to his scientific interests, from the 1910s until the 1950s. Explore some of the Leslie Adkin collection.

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Kia hiwa rā! Resistance, persistence, and defiance in Aotearoa

Explore protest in Aotearoa through our Collections Online. You can delve into why people protest, explore activism in your own community, and grow your own skills as a changemaker.

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Warwick Freeman: Jeweller

Find out about Warwick Freeman, a renowned New Zealand jeweller known for his contemporary, sculptural jewellery that often incorporates natural materials and references the identity and landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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