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Arrivals: Waewae Tapu 

Discover the stories of the intrepid travellers who have made Aotearoa New Zealand their home.
 

Experience their amazing journeys from the Pacific, Europe, and beyond. Uncover the knowledge, skills, and treasures that these people brought with them, and find out how their bravery makes Aotearoa New Zealand the amazing country it is today.

Choose one option from three programme areas:

  • First people
  • Journeys from afar
  • Our diverse communities

Programme information

Availability: Year round

Learning areas and strands: Social Sciences, Levels 1 – 4 – Covers the aspects of – people, place, migrations to New Zealand, exploration, and innovation

Year level: Years 1 8

Duration: 60 minutes

Cost per student: $6.50 (Teachers and parent helpers are free)

Full programme information: Essential reading prior to attending this programme. First People programme information (PDF, 65kB)
Journeys from Afar programme information (PDF, 64kB)
Our Diverse Communities programme information (PDF, 60kB)

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Trunk, circa 1900, Maker unknown, China. Gift of Mr Bing Wong, 1995. Te Papa
Trunk, circa 1900, Maker unknown, China. Gift of Mr Bing Wong, 1995. Te Papa

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