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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).

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    Peter Turner Memorial Lecture: Fiona Clark

    In this year’s lecture, Fiona Clark will give an overview of her process and working methods and share insights into her community-based practice.


    Fri 19 Aug 2022, 8.00pm–10.00pm

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    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)

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    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)

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    Speaker Series: Wellington Food Stories

    Join us after work on Tuesdays for this year’s instalment of our free Wellington Food Story Speaker Series, where we will hear from four immigrant communities that have shaped Wellington's food scene.


    Every Tuesday in August

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Tamariki Time

    Free art activities for tamariki, inspired by the exhibition ‘Robin White: Something is Happening Here’.


    Wed 7 Sep 2022, 10.30am–11.30am

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    A Changing Climate: Look Local

    Join us for a climate change panel talk which focuses on local climate advocacy in Wellington. You don’t want to miss this kōrero (talk)!


    Thu 8 Sep 2022, 6.00pm–7.30pm

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    Workshop: Acting with Mask

    Join us for an hour-long workshop with Indian Ink's Jacob Rajan – focusing on the use of masks in acting.


    Sat 17 Sep 2022, 11.00am–12.00pm
    Sun 18 Sep 2022, 11.00am–12.00pm
    Mon 19 Sep 2022, 11.00am–12.00pm

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  • 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

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    Curators’ talk: Robin White

    Dr Sarah Farrar and Dr Nina Tonga will talk us through the curation of Dame Robin White’s retrospective exhibition ‘Something Is Happening Here’, sharing insights into their research and the process of selecting works that chart over 50 years of art making. A conversation not to be missed!


    Sun 18 Sep 2022, 4.00pm–5.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Friends Talk: Co-governance or shared authority?

    History does not stay still – even if we think it is only about the past. After 40 years of research and writing, this presentation gives Dame Claudia Orange a chance to reflect and comment. Join us when she shares these reflections with the Friends of Te Papa.


    Mon 26 Sep 2022, 5.30pm–7.30pm

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