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toi iho™ visual artist showcase
See a display of fine craftsmanship by outstanding artists whose work carries the toi iho™ trade mark – a guarantee of quality and authenticity in Māori art.

Matariki Star Lab sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Star Lab, enjoy locating the different stars, and learn how Matariki is significant to Māori.

Matariki: Dawn Stars – Ngā Tohu o te Tau Hou Māori
StoryPlace - a magical space for children aged five and under. 5 sessions a day.

Make your own Māui superhero mask.  
Release your inner hero with your own Māui superhero mask.

Sun 5 July

toi iho™ visual artist showcase
See a display of fine craftsmanship by outstanding artists whose work carries the toi iho™ trade mark – a guarantee of quality and authenticity in Māori art.

Rangatahi Represent

Matariki Star Lab sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Star Lab, enjoy locating the different stars, and learn how Matariki is significant to Māori.

Matariki: Dawn Stars – Ngā Tohu o te Tau Hou Māori
StoryPlace - a magical space for children aged five and under. 5 sessions a day.

Make a terrific tukutuku (woven pattern) bookmark. 
Never lose your place with this terrific tukutuku (woven pattern) bookmark. 

Mon 6 July

toi iho™ visual artist showcase
See a display of fine craftsmanship by outstanding artists whose work carries the toi iho™ trade mark – a guarantee of quality and authenticity in Māori art.

Matariki Star Lab sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Star Lab, enjoy locating the different stars, and learn how Matariki is significant to Māori.

Matariki: Dawn Stars – Ngā Tohu o te Tau Hou Māori
StoryPlace - a magical space for children aged five and under. 5 sessions a day.

Tue 7 July

Digital Photography & Paper Conservation Workshop: Masterton

National Services Te Paerangi in collaboration with Te Puni Kokiri & Ngā Kanohi Marae o Wairarapa Presents

toi iho™ visual artist showcase
See a display of fine craftsmanship by outstanding artists whose work carries the toi iho™ trade mark – a guarantee of quality and authenticity in Māori art.

Matariki Star Lab sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Star Lab, enjoy locating the different stars, and learn how Matariki is significant to Māori.

Matariki: Dawn Stars – Ngā Tohu o te Tau Hou Māori
StoryPlace - a magical space for children aged five and under. 5 sessions a day.

Tama Mā
The Okareka Dance Company presents Tama Mā, a unique collaboration between four of New Zealand’s finest choreographers and dancers: Taane Mete, Taiaroa Royal, Michael Parmenter, and Douglas Wright.

Wed 8 July

Digital Photography & Paper Conservation Workshop: Masterton

National Services Te Paerangi in collaboration with Te Puni Kokiri & Ngā Kanohi Marae o Wairarapa Presents

toi iho™ visual artist showcase
See a display of fine craftsmanship by outstanding artists whose work carries the toi iho™ trade mark – a guarantee of quality and authenticity in Māori art.

Matariki Star Lab sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Star Lab, enjoy locating the different stars, and learn how Matariki is significant to Māori.

Design a pair of sparkly star glasses. 
See in the Maori New Year with style when you design a pair of sparkly star glasses.

Tama Mā
The Okareka Dance Company presents Tama Mā, a unique collaboration between four of New Zealand’s finest choreographers and dancers: Taane Mete, Taiaroa Royal, Michael Parmenter, and Douglas Wright.

Thu 9 July

toi iho™ visual artist showcase
See a display of fine craftsmanship by outstanding artists whose work carries the toi iho™ trade mark – a guarantee of quality and authenticity in Māori art.

Seven brothers concert
Join seven top homegrown performers for a celebration of Matariki and mana tāne (men’s prestige), with music ranging from roots and R’n’B to hip hop and funk.

Matariki Star Lab sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Star Lab, enjoy locating the different stars, and learn how Matariki is significant to Māori.

Decorate a whānau (family) circle .
Bring the whole family together with this stylish whānau circle.

Friends' Preview of Formula One™ - The Great Design Race
See Formula One™ - The Great Design Race 6 days before it opens to the public! This is a Friends only event.

Friends' mid-winter shopping night at Te Papa Store
Register now and come along to the Friends' shopping night and you will go in to a draw for a $200 Te Papa Store gift card.

Tama Mā
The Okareka Dance Company presents Tama Mā, a unique collaboration between four of New Zealand’s finest choreographers and dancers: Taane Mete, Taiaroa Royal, Michael Parmenter, and Douglas Wright.

Fri 10 July

toi iho™ visual artist showcase
See a display of fine craftsmanship by outstanding artists whose work carries the toi iho™ trade mark – a guarantee of quality and authenticity in Māori art.

Matariki Star Lab sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Star Lab, enjoy locating the different stars, and learn how Matariki is significant to Māori.

Lotteries Environment & Heritage Grant Closing Dates
Please get your applications in before the closing dates.

‘How to make an education programme without LEOTC* funding’
Thames/ Coromandel

Indoor Karting Grand Prix
Come karting! Race the fastest karts in Wellington around an indoor track in Kaiwharawhara to become the Friends' Grand Prix Champion.

Tama Mā
The Okareka Dance Company presents Tama Mā, a unique collaboration between four of New Zealand’s finest choreographers and dancers: Taane Mete, Taiaroa Royal, Michael Parmenter, and Douglas Wright.

Sat 11 July

toi iho™ visual artist showcase
See a display of fine craftsmanship by outstanding artists whose work carries the toi iho™ trade mark – a guarantee of quality and authenticity in Māori art.

Kaumātua Kapa Haka

A rare opportunity to witness the grace, elegance, and beauty of senior Māori performing artists.

Matariki Star Lab sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Star Lab, enjoy locating the different stars, and learn how Matariki is significant to Māori.

Contemporary Māori and Pacific art films
A screening of films by some of New Zealand’s leading Māori and Pacific artists, including Lonnie Hutchinson, Nathan Pohio, and Libby Hakaraia.

Ngātahi screening and director Q&A
Ngātahi – Know the Links is a hip hop-infused ‘rapumentary’ about native arts and activism around the world.

Make a whetū (star) pendant. 
Celebrate the Maori New Year with your very own whetū (star) pendant.

Sun 12 July

toi iho™ visual artist showcase
See a display of fine craftsmanship by outstanding artists whose work carries the toi iho™ trade mark – a guarantee of quality and authenticity in Māori art.

Kaumātua Kapa Haka

A rare opportunity to witness the grace, elegance, and beauty of senior Māori performing artists.

My Golden Soul
This Kapiti-based band will get you moving to upbeat soul and funky grooves backed by a blistering horn section!

Matariki Star Lab sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Star Lab, enjoy locating the different stars, and learn how Matariki is significant to Māori.

Make a super star mobile
You’ll be over the moon with this super star mobile.

Mon 13 July

INTRODUCTORY ARCHIVES COURSE: Wellington

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

Writers on Mondays – Paula Boock
Hear Victoria University Writer in Residence Paula Boock talk about her novel-in-progress. Chaired by writer Kate De Goldi.

Tue 14 July

INTRODUCTORY ARCHIVES COURSE: Wellington

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

Whip up a wonderful set of winter finger-puppets. 
Keep your digits warm this winter with a friendly buddy on the end of each one.

Wed 15 July

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

B A Racer simulators
Jump in the driver’s seat and experience the thrill of an F1 car at top speed! Who’ll take pole position on the leader board?

Make a moana (ocean) badge.  
Show the world that blue heaven is a place on earth with this moana (ocean) badge.

Thu 16 July

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

B A Racer simulators
Jump in the driver’s seat and experience the thrill of an F1 car at top speed! Who’ll take pole position on the leader board?

Art After Dark Toi o Te Pō – Art of the Nation
Join three art curators for fascinating talks about recent additions to Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation, followed by music from one of the country’s top string quartets.

Trio at the Top (2001) documentary
An engrossing documentary showcasing the achievements of New Zealand’s three greatest F1 drivers: Bruce McLaren, Denny Hulme, and Chris Amon.

Fri 17 July

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

B A Racer simulators
Jump in the driver’s seat and experience the thrill of an F1 car at top speed! Who’ll take pole position on the leader board?

‘How to make an education programme without LEOTC* funding’
You are invited to a poutama| step 1 workshop on education programmes by National Services Te Paerangi

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Sat 18 July

KartSport NZ – pit experience
Be a part of a pit crew! See the mechanical equipment, sit in a kart, start the engine, change a tyre, and enter a prize draw.

Formula One – expert floortalks
Walk through the exhibition with top motorsport commentator Bob McMurray, original McLaren mechanic Walter Willmott, and motorsport historian Michael Clark.

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

Formula One kids’ craft
Hey kids! Come along and make your very own F1 driver. Plus, decorate a badge in your favourite racing colours!

B A Racer simulators
Jump in the driver’s seat and experience the thrill of an F1 car at top speed! Who’ll take pole position on the leader board?

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

McLaren: Past and Present – panel discussion
Join Bob McMurray and Walter Willmott as they discuss the McLaren Racing Team – its origins, their involvement, and the team today. Chaired by Michael Clark.

Rubik’s speedcubing championship
See New Zealand’s fastest fingers in hot competition as they race to solve the famous Rubik’s cube puzzle!

Sun 19 July

KartSport NZ – pit experience
Be a part of a pit crew! See the mechanical equipment, sit in a kart, start the engine, change a tyre, and enter a prize draw.

Formula One – expert floortalks
Walk through the exhibition with top motorsport commentator Bob McMurray, original McLaren mechanic Walter Willmott, and motorsport historian Michael Clark.

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

Formula One kids’ craft
Hey kids! Come along and make your very own F1 driver. Plus, decorate a badge in your favourite racing colours!

B A Racer simulators
Jump in the driver’s seat and experience the thrill of an F1 car at top speed! Who’ll take pole position on the leader board?

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Design a cute turtle fridge magnet. 
Keep that shopping list in place with turtle power!

Mon 20 July

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

Writers on Mondays – Best New Zealand Poems 2008

Hear seven top poets read examples of their work selected for the annual online anthology Best New Zealand Poems. Chaired by poet Chris Price.

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Tue 21 July

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Wed 22 July

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Thu 23 July

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Fri 24 July

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

‘How to make an education programme without LEOTC* funding’
You are invited to a poutama | step 1 workshop on education programmes by National Services Te Paerangi

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Sat 25 July

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Welcome winter with a sneaky snake draught stopper. 
You’ll never be cold-blooded with one of these under your door.

Sun 26 July

Bruce McLaren’s M8A Can-Am race car
Take a close-up look at the mighty 7-litre McLaren M8A – the car that began McLaren’s domination of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup in the late 1960s.

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Go shopping with your very own woven kete (bag). 

Mon 27 July

Writers on Mondays – Christopher Reid
Hear award-winning British poet Christopher Reid talk about his literary career. Chaired by writer Bill Manhire.

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Tue 28 July

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Wed 29 July

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Thu 30 July

Tohu

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) with the band Tohu as they perform beautiful contemporary songs from their latest album ‘Whitirere’.

New Zealand International Film Festival
Catch some of this year’s Festival films at Te Papa!

Thu 6 August

"Finding the common ground"

GLAM-WIKI seminars and workshops: Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums & Wikimedia:

Fri 7 August

"Finding the common ground"

GLAM-WIKI seminars and workshops: Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums & Wikimedia: