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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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    Hīrangi: Summer at Te Papa

    As Matariki rising marks winter, the star Rehua signifies summer. Hīrangi – the shimmering heat of the season is a natural phenomenon that connects us to the vibrations of Te Taiao and each other. Discover what’s new this summer season at Te Papa and revisit your favourites.


    Summer 2022–2023

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Te Tīmatanga: Waitangi Reading Space

    Discover the thoughts and voices of Māori writers interrogating the Treaty and Te Tiriti in these texts selected by Kei te pai press for Waitangi Day.


    10.00am–06.00pm, Fri 3 Feb to Mon 6 Feb

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Waitangi Weekend Māori Music series

    Attend a free concert on Rongomaraeroa, celebrating Māori language music in the lead-up to Waitangi Day.


    Sat 4 Feb and Sun 5 Feb, check the programme for times.

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    He Huringa Āhuarangi | A Changing Climate: Built Environment

    Join us for a climate change panel talk that highlights how climate change intersects with our built environment.


    Thu 23 Feb 2023, 6.00pm–7.30pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    I am King/Queen

    Internationally renowned dancer Roymata Holmes explores gender-fluidity in a solo performance, showing as part of the NZ Fringe 2023.


    7.00pm, 08–10 March

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Auckland hui: Reimagining Asian Mental Health

    Join us in Auckland for a day of insight, discussion, and care, focused on the topic of mental health among Asian communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.


    Sat 18 Mar 2023, 9.00am–4.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Stroma Performance: Cage Against the Machine

    Choose your own programme, or see where your ear takes you, as Stroma musicians perform works by renowned composers throughout the galleries, mingled with ambient sonic works.


    Thu 23 Mar 2023, 7.00pm–9.30pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake