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Since our 2019 makeover of our beloved Earthquake House, our understanding of earthquakes has dramatically advanced.
Join us tomorrow in partnership with Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake for the first of three FREE talks on New Zealand's unique geology and preparedness for future hazards.
To find out more, book your seats, and access the livestream link, click the link below.
🗓️ Tomorrow, Tues 23 Jul
⏱️ 6.30-7.30pm
🗣️ https://t.ly/ede11
'Kotahi te kōhao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro mā, te miro pango, te mirowhero.'
Next up, we hear from Kirikiriroa-based group and first-time Taikura performers, Te Kōhao Health. Rei Mihaere shares how Kapa Haka can be a powerful tool for building strong, healthy communities through connectedness and the revival of old songs.
Stay tuned for Ep4, featuring the Te Arawa concert legends, Ngāti Wāhiao Taikura, dropping early next week!
Ngā uri o Te Tini o Toi!
Next, we hear from Ngāti Awa Taikura all the way from Whakatane, who dedicated their performance to the original group members from 2016 who have since passed. Listen to their tutor, Nanny Verbena, share some gems about her rōpū as they sing a few old classics.
Stay tuned for Episode 4, featuring Te Kōhao Health, another first-time Taikura group, dropping this weekend!
Ko te mana o Rangitāne e ngunguru nei!
Up next, we showcase the debut Taikura performance of 'Te Rerenga o Te Rā' from Blenheim. Kahumarianatakutaimoana Chadwick reflects on her group's journey from their humble beginnings in 2007 to their proud moment on stage.
Stay tuned for Episode 3 of our mini online Taikura series, featuring the mighty Ngāti Awa Taikura, dropping later this week!
Ngā hua o Tangaroa 🌊
Earlier this year, Te Papa scientists NIWA New Zealand Ocean Census explored the remote Bounty Trough (over 4,000 metres deep), capturing the likes of a sea pig and spiny sea slater, and discovering over 100 new species in just 21 days!
Hear more about the groundbreaking voyage with a FREE talk this Thursday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, learn about life on deck, how to survive 12-hour shifts, and more amazing discoveries.
Events detail here; https://tepapa.nz/Bounty
Karanga karanga rā!
We’re excited to launch our mini online series, highlighting each group's performance at Taikura Kapa Haka 2024, held over the Matariki weekend.
We start with Bill Nathan, a founding member of Ngāti Pōneke who has performed at every Taikura event since it began in 2005 at Te Matatini in Palmerston North.
Stay tuned for Ep2, where we’ll hear from first-time Taikura performers, Te Rerenga o Te Rā. Dropping next week!
Tīaho mai rā ngā whetū o Taikura ✨
DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS! Beautiful performances today, with groups singing old classics, laughing with the audience and enjoying themselves. A nostalgic and memorable experience for everyone.
Mātakitaki mai whānau! We're LIVE with Day 2 Taikura kapa haka!
Ngā whetū o Matariki ✨
DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS! Check out our youngSTARS from today as they shared beautiful old waiata reminiscent of their rohe and rich mātauranga they bring to the stage. Absolutely stunning!
Tune in to our Day 2 livestream tomorrow here:https://tepapa.nz/TaikuraLivestream
He whakamoemiti ki ngā kaitautoko o te kaupapa ✨
What an incredible Day 1 of celebrating Taikura Kapa Haka! Our building was filled with waiata and joy, all thanks to our amazing kaumātua elders and a huge thank you to our sponsors and He Kura Te Tangata - your support has made this celebration possible! Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Māngai Pāho Te Puni Kōkiri Te Tumu Paeroa Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori Te Matatini Society Incorporated
Tune in tomorrow for Day 2 here: https://tepapa.nz/TaikuraLivestream
Karawhiua! We're LIVE with our kaumātua kapa haka. Watch performances throughout the whole weekend here!
Mānawatia a Matariki ✨ Today marks Aotearoa New Zealand's first indigenous public holiday, and we're reminiscing about the historic launch at Te Papa in 2022.
📸 Erica Sinclair
He huihuinga kei te haere ✨
We are only 2 sleeps away from our big Taikura Kapa Haka kaupapa festival this weekend.
Where: Te Papa Level 2 | From 10:50am | 29 & 30 June.
FB Livestream available: https://tepapa.nz/TaikuraLivestream
Ngā whakaritenga Taikura Kapa Haka 2024 ✨
The big weekend is almost here! Get ready to watch and celebrate 24 Taikura groups from across the motū!
Where: Te Papa Level 2 | From 11:00am | 29 & 30 June.
FB Livestream available: https://tepapa.nz/TaikuraLivestream
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He whiwhinga ✨
[GIVEAWAY] In celebration of Matariki we're giving away one unique, limited edition Matariki Hills Hat valued at over $200.
To enter, make sure you're following us and Te Papa Store, and share a fascinating Matariki fact in the comments below.
Entries close this Thursday 27 June, and winners will be announced here. Open to those in Aotearoa New Zealand only. Winners are given 14 days to claim the giveaway, otherwise we reserve the right to select a replacement winner.
Discover more Matariki products at the Te Papa store here; https://tepapa.nz/TePapaStore
"E ngā iwi ē haere mai, haere mai!"
Not long to go whānau! We're just a week away from hosting over 700 kaumātua for our annual Taikura Kapa Haka celebration.
Learn more or stream it online here; https://tepapa.nz/TaikuraLivestream
Ngā purapura whetū ✨ With the Matariki public holiday just around the corner on June 28th, we're delighted to bring back our "How to Find Matariki" video to help you spot the Matariki star cluster in the early morning sky.
Matariki tāpuapua ✨
“The home of Matariki” 😍😍 On your next visit to Te Papa, be sure to pop into our Matariki Hub - a space to explore stories, make a pledge or just hang out on our comfy bean bags ☺️
Maiangi ki runga Waitī. Mai te puna kei Puna-kau-ariki✨
This Thursday night we’ll be joined by Ngāi Tahu expert and ranger, Tūmai Cassidy and the man himself, Professor Rangi Matamua in a special kōrero to mark the start of our Matariki events programme. The discussion will share mātauranga on Waitī - the Matariki whetū (star) associated with fresh water, and food sources sustained by those waters. A rare opportunity to hear first-hand experiences about our taiao and its strong connection to Matariki.
Thu 6 Jun | 6.30–8pm
FREE event! More info here; https://tepapa.nz/Matariki_Talks
📸 Allied Productions
Matariki heri kai, Matariki heri tangata!
Check out the new theme for this year's Matariki celebration and the official broadcast location in Ngāi Tahu.
Join us this week for a special Matariki talk by Tūmai Cassidy, the representative from Ngāi Tahu featured in this video. Learn more through our Facebook events.
Ia manuia le vaiaso o le gagana Sāmoa 🇼🇸 To mark Sāmoan language week, our Curator of Pacific Histories shares talanoa about a few significant artifacts from our Pacific collection.
Mānawatia te putanga o Matariki ✨
Presenting our new Hub in celebration of Matariki - the beginning of the New Year. On your next visit, be sure to come up to our Marae and explore Matariki stories, play a game, listen to waiata, make a pledge, or just hang out on our cosy bean bags.
You can check out our website for more resources and events ahead of the Matariki public holiday this 28th of June: https://tepapa.nz/Matariki2024
Ngā hua o te whenua.
Join our final event before we temporarily close the Level 5 gallery. Hear from Kai Hau Kai and Everybody Eats in a panel discussion about food sovereignty, inspired by the exhibition Hiahia Whenua: Landscape and Desire. By gathering and sharing traditional foods, they provide a way to learn about, and connect with the natural environment and landscape.
This Friday 17 May | Toi Art Level 5 | 5pm
Find out more: https://tepapa.nz/HiahiaPanelTalk
Haere rā! Today we bid farewell to the Dinosaurs of Patagonia, and send a BIG thanks to our sponsors who made it all possible. Your support has been invaluable in ensuring the success of this extraordinary exhibition presented by Museo Paleontologico Egidio Feruglio.
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Tūhura mai ki ngā whakaaturanga toi. Embrace the art while you can!
Our top floor of Toi Art is about to undergo sprinkler system maintenance, and expected to take 9 - 12 months of work. The lower gallery on level 4 remains open as we prepare to host an exciting exhibition in collaboration with City Gallery Wellington
Explore our vibrant world of art, showcasing a mix of stunning works alongside our national art collection. From the renowned portrait wall to deep dives into artists' connections with the land, from contemporary art to the intricate expressions of materials and forms found in our natural environment, there's something for everyone to discover!
Visit Level 5 Toi Art before we close the space this 19 May.
He tuhinga e tohengia ana. A contested document.
With the support of Mana Whenua, the Signs of a Nation exhibition space has been reopened this morning with a large-scale projection. The temporary display highlights the differences between te Tiriti in te Reo Māori and Captain William Hobson’s 1840 English version, and points to a 1988 translation by Professor Sir Hugh Kāwharu. Signage in the exhibition references the 2023 protest action. Other elements of the exhibition remain as they were, including the panel of te Tiriti in te Reo Māori and the taonga on display.
As Aotearoa New Zealand's founding document, it will continue to spark conversation and learning both in Te Papa and beyond our walls.
The video projection can be viewed on our website: https://tepapa.nz/SignsOfANation
He karere! A statement from our co-leaders.
Matariki kei runga!
To celebrate Matariki we’re giving away a prize pack full of goodies from our Te Papa Store including a; 🌟 Matariki book signed by Dr Rangi Mātāmua, a bucket hat, landyard, badge and more!
To be in to win, make sure you’re following us, and simply tell us a fun fact about Matariki in the comments. We’ll start - Matariki is a star cluster ✨
Entries close Monday 17 July and winners notified 18 July. Open to those in Aotearoa New Zealand only.
Nau mai, haere mai ki tā tātau kai tahi e whakanui ana i a Matariki ✨
E hoa mā, come together and join us this weekend for a Matariki fundraiser dinner, benefiting the iwi impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle earlier this year. Enjoy a delicious boil-up, steamed pudding, and dessert, all while enjoying a captivating Kapa Haka performance.
Matariki is a time to come together and show our support for the community. We hope to see you there!
When:This Saturday 15 July | 6:30pm | Only $20 per ticket
Limited tickets available here; https://tepapa.nz/MatarikiDinner
Tū mai Matariki, ko Rehua e tõ atu nei ki te uru ✨
Yesterday in an intimate dawn ceremony, we gathered ahead of the Matariki public holiday to conduct a hautapu offering. It was a beautiful morning to bring in the new year with our staff and their whānau, and a chance for us to support the regional Hautapu at Whitireia Porirua.
To learn about a Hautapu visit our website; https://tepapa.nz/WhatIsHautapu
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'Kotahi te kōhao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro mā, te miro pango, te mirowhero.' Next up, we hear from Kirikiriroa-based group and first-time Taikura performers, Te Kōhao Health. Rei Mihaere shares how Kapa Haka can be a powerful tool for building strong, healthy communities through connectedness and the revival of old songs. Stay tuned for Ep4, featuring the Te Arawa concert legends, Ngāti Wāhiao Taikura, dropping early next week!
Ngā uri o Te Tini o Toi! Next, we hear from Ngāti Awa Taikura all the way from Whakatane, who dedicated their performance to the original group members from 2016 who have since passed. Listen to their tutor, Nanny Verbena, share some gems about her rōpū as they sing a few old classics. Stay tuned for Episode 4, featuring Te Kōhao Health, another first-time Taikura group, dropping this weekend!
Ko te mana o Rangitāne e ngunguru nei! Up next, we showcase the debut Taikura performance of 'Te Rerenga o Te Rā' from Blenheim. Kahumarianatakutaimoana Chadwick reflects on her group's journey from their humble beginnings in 2007 to their proud moment on stage. Stay tuned for Episode 3 of our mini online Taikura series, featuring the mighty Ngāti Awa Taikura, dropping later this week!
Karanga karanga rā! We’re excited to launch our mini online series, highlighting each group's performance at Taikura Kapa Haka 2024, held over the Matariki weekend. We start with Bill Nathan, a founding member of Ngāti Pōneke who has performed at every Taikura event since it began in 2005 at Te Matatini in Palmerston North. Stay tuned for Ep2, where we’ll hear from first-time Taikura performers, Te Rerenga o Te Rā. Dropping next week!
He oranga wairua ✨ Concluding our big Taikura weekend with lasting thoughts from kaumātua today. Stay tuned as we continue to share reflections from each rōpū.
Kua ea te kaupapa ✨ Closing hīmene to conclude Taikura Kapa Haka 2024.
Mātakitaki mai whānau! We're LIVE with Day 2 Taikura kapa haka!
He kohinga whetū ✨After their incredible performances today, we caught up with a few kaumātua to hear what Taikura means to them.
Tēnei wahine hātakehi, atamai te āhua ✨ Nanny Mabel Wharekawa-Burt is back to grace our stage as the MC of Taikura Kapa Haka this weekend. We can't wait to enjoy her wit and humour once again!
Karawhiua! We're LIVE with our kaumātua kapa haka. Watch performances throughout the whole weekend here!
"E ngā iwi ē haere mai, haere mai!" Not long to go whānau! We're just a week away from hosting over 700 kaumātua for our annual Taikura Kapa Haka celebration. Learn more or stream it online here; https://tepapa.nz/TaikuraLivestream
Matariki tāpuapua ✨ “The home of Matariki” 😍😍 On your next visit to Te Papa, be sure to pop into our Matariki Hub - a space to explore stories, make a pledge or just hang out on our comfy bean bags ☺️
Te pōkai tara o Tipuārangi ✨ Ecologist Puke Timoti shares his whakaaro on the Matariki star associated to all that live and grow in the trees. You can join us in a few days for his full Matariki kōrero. This 13 Thursday 6:30pm
He aho tangata, he ao tūroa. Curator and expert weaver Isaac Te Awa delves into the intricate forms and materials used to create three extremely rare kākahu (Māori cloaks), shaped by the wonders of our natural environment. This Natural World | Closing 19 May
Sir David Attenborough has seen the Patagotitan – have you?
He mahi toi pūeru. This regency gown was gifted to the museum in 1982 and later restored in 2020. A dedicated team successfully reconstructed the dress, including a replica underdress and a bespoke mannequin for display. Ready for the ball season now? #Regency #Bridgerton
Mana taonga, Mana tangata, Mana kōrero! Our recent event wasn’t just a book launch, it was a powerful celebration of cultural heritage, connecting iwi and descendants with taonga from our collection. Highlighting our role to preserve heritage and foster community connections.
Have you seen this big boy yet? #DinosaursOfPatagonia
Look who's in town! Dino pals ready for the BIG exhibition opening this weekend. #DinosaursOfPatagonia
Te ngahere rimurapa 🌊 Artist Karl Fritsch introduces his mesmerizing Kelp forest as a part of our new suite of exhibitions. A fascinating exploration of natural kelp materials interspersed with modern light fixtures in the domestic environment. 'This Natural World' | Now showing on level 5
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