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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).

  • Haley uses a computer, which displays on a large screen behind her, to teach a group of children who are sitting around a table

    Busting Myths in Digital Technology – Webinar Series

    The Te Papa Learning Team have been innovating educational practice from our Hīnātore | Learning Lab for the past three-and-a-half years. We’ve had the tech, the time, and the tamariki to try a new path for learning. Now we’d love to share our experience with you, in this 10-part webinar series.


    Mondays and Fridays, 20 Jul – 25 Sep

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A man and a woman facing off against each other

    Ngā Manu Rōreka - A Taki Rua Production

    Blending te reo Māori and physical theatre, this musical production follows two students' journey to reconnect with their ancestors.


    Sat 15 Aug 2020, 11.00am–12.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A man and a child sitting at a table holding a page with leaves on it

    Whānau Day with DOC

    Join Te Papa and the Department of Conservation in protecting our unique natural environment with a day full of free, fun whānau-friendly activities.

    Postponed
    Sun 16 Aug 2020, 10.00am–3.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • Man talking to several people and showing a long eel

    Conservation for Lunch: Te Taiao| Nature Talk

    Its conservation week! In this short talk, view taonga related to conservation in Aotearoa and hear from Te Papa’s natural history experts.


    Fri 21 Aug 2020, 12.30pm–1.30pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • Three people standing in a room

    World of WearableArt – Up Close Preview Party

    Be the first to see our latest exhibition World of WearableArt – Up Close


    Fri 28 Aug 2020, 8.00pm–11.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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  • A woman's eye showing through sea shapes made of felt

    Talks: Up Close with WOW

    Hear fascinating behind-the-scene stories of how the people at WOW bring this yearly event together.


    29 Aug – 09 Oct

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • People sitting in a cafē with teapots and cups in front of them

    High Teas

    Prepare for your theatrical journey with our WOW High Tea.


    Sat 29 Aug – Fri 9 Oct Daily: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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  • Two women sitting at a table and one woman is talking

    Teacher’s Toolkit – PD Evening

    Come and discover the creative programming we have on offer for you and your students while having a tutu (play) at Te Papa.


    Thu 3 Sep 2020, 3.45pm–6.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A person in costume surrounded by leaves

    Dinner, Drag and Art

    A night to remember with your favourite drag artists.


    Fri 4 Sep 2020, 7.00pm–10.30pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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  • Person in a costume on a white background

    WearableArt Up Close: Relaxed Viewing Sessions

    Experience a quieter viewing of this immersive exhibition – for visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities, or living with disability.


    Tuesday 8 Sep, 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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  • Two people wearing black and white costumes

    Late Nights

    Join us for a late night of up-close wearable art, after hours.


    Thu 10 Sep 2020, 7.00pm–9.30pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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  • Children with facepaint on playing in front of flags

    WOW Whānau Day

    Bring the whole family to Te Papa for a day of imagination and wearable art.


    Sun 13 Sep 2020, 10.00am–2.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • Several people sitting in gallery paintingi images on folding canvases

    Workshop: Painting Kākāpō

    A Friends of Te Papa event. Learn the basic techniques of painting with acrylics on canvas.


    Thu 17 Sep 2020, 5.30pm–8.30pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake