Events over the next 7 days

Signs of a Nation, Level 4 | 3pm–4pm | Free entry

Join one of Aotearoa’s most outstanding contemporary dancers, Taane Mete, for a movement workshop featuring James Webster on taonga puoro (Māori musical instruments) and percussion.

PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4 | 11am–12 noon

Transform yourself into a creature of the deep with this cool taniwha mask!

The Marae, Level 4 | 1.30pm–2.30pm | Free entry

Enjoy a wonderful concert of favourite arias, duets, and songs performed by classical voice students from the New Zealand School of Music.

Soundings Theatre, Level 2 | 2pm–4pm | Free entry

Eight bands – all mentored by music-industry veterans, all with different sounds – play a free concert, hosted by MP Kris Fa‘afoi. In association with The Band School.

Te Papa | 10.30am-12noon

Curator Victoria Robson gives an illustrated talk about portraits painted in the 18th and early 19th centuries, including John Webber’s Poedua.

Soundings Theatre, Level 2 | 6.30pm–­7.30pm | Free entry

GNS scientist Cornel de Ronde describes how he and his team found a lost marvel – the famed Pink Terraces – at the bottom of Lake Rotomahana.

Peter Stichbury: A potter’s world, Level 6 | 12.15pm–12.45pm | Free entry

Justine Olsen discusses the people and places that have shaped the work of master potter Peter Stichbury – the subject of A potter’s world (until 24 June).

The Marae, Level 4 | 10am–6pm, award’s presentation at 2pm | Free entry

Check out the clothes-peg creations made by Year 5 and 6 students in this fun competition run by Parent Help. The awards’ presentation takes place at 2pm.

Te Huka ā Tai, Level 4 | 11am–12 noon

Tīpare are Māori headbands made from harakeke (New Zealand flax). Early Māori adorned tīpare with beautiful feathers from native birds.

The Marae, Level 4 | 3pm–4:30pm | Free entry

Educationist Sir Tamati Reedy, environmentalist Rebecca Reider, and New Zealand’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, reflect on our relationship with the land.

Te Huka ā Tai, Level 4 | 11am–12 noon

Tīpare are Māori headbands made from harakeke (New Zealand flax). Early Māori adorned tīpare with beautiful feathers from native birds.

Soundings Theatre, Level 2 | 2pm–4pm | Free entry

Aspiring musician? Come along for this free session with music industry representatives and special guest Warren Maxwell and learn how to get your career off the ground.