Te Huka ā Tai 

Te Huka ā Tai is one of Te Papa’s four Discovery Centres.

Te Huka ā Tai has a Māori focus, allowing tamariki (children) to try their hand at weaving a tukutuku (lattice-work) pattern. There are stilts, tii rākau (rhythm stick) games or you can dress up and twirl a poi (a light, circular ball attached to a length of cord). 

Come and see the wonderful Matariki artworks from the pupils of Te Ara Whānui Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Kōhanga o Te Awakairangi.

There are fabulous taonga (treasures) on display, both old and new, and a research room where you can find magazines, reference books, CD Roms, selected websites, and Tai Awatea | Knowledge Net - our user-friendly multimedia database. 

Current displays

Tereihine doing a pūkana in Te Huka ā Tai