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Museum sector events

Find museum-related workshops, courses, seminars, and events in your part of the country. Browse opportunities from various institutions, including Te Papa’s workshops run by NSTP.

  • Zui: He aha oti i te ingoa Māori? What’s in a name?

    In this Zoom hui, museum leaders from across Aotearoa will share their experiences and insights on developing Māori names for their museums that reflect their unique position, kaupapa and aspirations.

    Thu 17 Sep 2026, 12.00pm – 1.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • Zui: Hazards in Collections

    This Zoom hui explores the risks and management of hazardous collection items, focusing on poison books and cellulose nitrate film in libraries, archives, and museums

    Thu 17 Sep 2026, 7.00pm – 9.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Michael Volkerling Memorial Lecture Series: Video Archive

    Dr Volkerling was the founding Director of the Museum and Heritage Studies programme at Victoria University, an Executive Director of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and Director of the Arts Council (now Creative New Zealand). He made a huge contribution to the arts, culture, and heritage in New Zealand over a 30-year period.

    This lecture series is run in partnership between National Services Te Paerangi, Te Papa, and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.