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Tamariki Time: Rākau and Ngahere

A free interactive drop-in session for tamariki (children) aged 5 and under. This month, explore the rākau (trees) that are all around us.

When | Āhea

Fri 19 Sep 2025, 10.00am–12 noon

Where | Ki hea

Te Papa Hui | The Backyard, Te Taiao, Level 2

Cost | Te utu

Free event with museum entry

Age

Tamariki aged 5 and under

Rākau: The Ancient Forests of Aotearoa is a beautifully illustrated guide to the rākau and ngahere of Aotearoa for young readers.

Celebrate this new Te Papa Press book with us! We’ll have copies available to read and buy.

At this hands-on drop-in session, we’ll also explore the unique shapes and textures of rau (leaves) from different rākau. Using crayon rubbing, you’ll start your own collection of leaf rubbings to take home.

Fossil Finders Whānau Day, 2024. Photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (253260)

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