Te Taiao: Ngā Kaitiaki

Explore Te Taiao | Nature exhibition Te Papa’s stunning natural history exhibition

Learning areas and strands

Social Studies, Mātauranga Māori, Science, English

Education type

Education visit

Duration

60 minutes

Suitable for

Years 1–10

Cost

Programme is free for terms 2 and 3, 2025

Guided by our educators, your tamariki will:

discover how unique Aotearoa New Zealand is – from the land and its formation to native fauna and flora
explore concepts around sustainability and kaitiakitanga– how do we look after and care for our environment
gain an understanding of Mātauranga Māori concepts around nature and sustainability.

This is a highly adaptable programme – let us know what you are looking at in class!

To extend this programme, check out the Hīnātore version – Te Taiao: Deus Ex Machina

Touching models of kiwi feet, 2019. Te Papa

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