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Self-portrait, 1936-37, Dunedin Public Art Gallery

Rita Angus: Life & Vision

This exhibition brings together nearly 200 works by this iconic and much-loved New Zealand artist. more>
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Moving Towards a Balanced Earth

Moving Towards a Balanced Earth: Kick the Carbon Habit

Experience this international contemporary art exhibition exploring the future of the environment. more> 
Poi Girl II, 2006, by Areta Wilkinson, mixed media, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation

Experience the richness and diversity of New Zealand's artistic heritage in this exhibition showcasing more than 300 artworks. more>

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Science Express @ Te Papa

Science Express - Functional Foods

‘Functional foods’ are foods with added nutritional benefit. But do we need them? Dr Roger Lentle discusses the issues. more>
Thursday 7 August, 6.30pm

Art After Dark Toi o te Po


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Spoil yourself in Wellington
Positively Wellington Tourism has launched a new ad campaign: 'Spoil Yourself in Wellington'. Watch it here, and keep an eye out for Te Papa! more>
23/07/08

Science Express @ Te PapaScience Express recordings
Recordings of the two last sessions of our evening Science programme are available for download:
- Are plastic bottles harmful?
- Energy solutions to climate change
15/07/08

Rita Angus: Life & Vision radio review
Hear Hamish Keith review the Rita Angus: Life & Vision catalogue, featured in this Thursday's Nine To Noon programme on Radio NZ. listen>
10/07/08

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Colossal squid defrostingColossal squid

Discover this amazing creature's biology and see the process of its defrosting and examination. more>

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