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Events Ngā kaupapa motuhake

Our exciting programme of ngā kaupapa motuhake

  ngā kaupapa motuhakeeventsMāori runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.

See our Friends of Te Papa events (non-members can still attend these events, but members get a discounted price).

  • Two women share a laugh while standing close together

    Artist Talk: Robin White and Ebonie Fifita

    Hear artist Robin White and collaborator, Ebonie Fifita, speak about ‘Something is Happening Here’, an exhibition that spans White’s five-decade career.


    Sat 4 Jun 2022, 11.00am–12.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • Photo of an array of antipasti, including stuffed peppers, mozzarella balls, sun-dried tomatoes, cheese, and dips

    Robin White: Art Narratives Tour & Antipasto Package

    Delve into the stories behind the portraits and landscapes of Robin White’s 50-year career on this guided tour of Toi Art at Te Papa. Complete your afternoon with a decadent antipasto platter and beverage of your choice.


    4 Jun – 18 Sep 2022 (Thu–Sun)

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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  • Photo of an array of antipasti, including stuffed peppers, mozzarella balls, sun-dried tomatoes, cheese, and dips

    Robin White: Art & Antipasto

    Book in for our decadent Art & Antipasto afternoon at Te Papa. Enjoy a platter and a drink while you mull over the iconic works from our Robin White exhibition.


    4 Jun – 18 Sep (Thu-Sun)

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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  • A painting of many people walking back and forth with factories in the background

    Friends Talk: ‘Ut pictura musica’: Pop Songs and Art

    We invite you to a special Sunday afternoon lecture from Dr Mark Stocker who will examine the interplay of historical art and pop music.


    Sun 12 Jun 2022, 4.00pm–5.30pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A panoramic view of the early morning sky showing many, many stars in the sky

    Mānawatia a Matariki | Celebrating Matariki 2022

    Matariki, the Māori New Year, has been a special occasion at Te Papa for over 20 years. On 24 Jun 2022, Matariki will become a new national holiday for Aotearoa – an amazing milestone in our history.


    Fri 24 Jun – Sun 3 Jul

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • Illustration of a man dressed in a kurta (loose collarless shirt) and pants, and turban, lying down and looking at the viewer, holding a bottle of milk

    Performance: Krishnan’s Dairy

    The Taj Mahal and a corner dairy collide in this iconic love story from Indian Ink Theatre Company.


    Sat 17 – Wed 21 Sep

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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