https://wellington.gen.nz/te-papa/geotagged Geotagged Te Papa newsitems https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/annual-general-meeting-2026/ This year’s AGM features a keynote from Michael Upchurch, Publisher at Te Papa Press, the award winning publishing arm of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/annual-general-meeting-2026/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/begonia-house-tour-and-talk/ The Begonia House is now fully wrapped for its major renewal, offering a rare behind the scenes look at the remarkable transformation underway as every structural element is replaced, restored, or refinished. begonia-house places communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/begonia-house-tour-and-talk/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z -41.2808403719463 174.76908004140702 Begonia House, Serpentine Way, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6012, New Zealand https://www.acwellington.org.nz/age-concern-and-te-papa-collaborate-on-a-pilot-programme/ Age Concern recently collaborated with Te Papa on a pilot programme to bring Kaumatua to Te Papa to experience the culture and history of the museum, some for the very first time. Vanessa, our Events Coordinator, along with Te Papa staff, were able to share this opportunity with the Manners St Coffee Group and Omai ... Read more te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups elderly Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/age-concern-and-te-papa-collaborate-on-a-pilot-programme/ Age Concern Wellington 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/members-exclusive-breathe-mauri-ora/ Your Invitation to an Exclusive Curators Talk and Viewing of Breathe | Mauri Ora! An immersive journey into nature designed by Marshmellow Laser Feast Friends of Te Papa are delighted […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/members-exclusive-breathe-mauri-ora/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-02-02T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=177079 te-papa museumsandgalleries art media Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=177079 Wellington Scoop 2026-01-14T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/curators-book-talk-te-taiao-nature-series-boxed-set/ Join Te Papa’s curators for a fascinating array of talks on New Zealand’s natural history. The six titles published in the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series have been […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/curators-book-talk-te-taiao-nature-series-boxed-set/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-12-10T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/11/nga-rarangi-korero-o-te-tiriti-i-hunaiaredacted-treaty-panels-debut-as-art Ka whakarewatia tētahi whakaaturanga hou ki Te Pātaka Toi i Te Herenga Waka. Ka whakaaturia ētahi taonga mai Te Papa, arā, i ngā rārangi kōrero o te Tiriti i whakarerekētia e ngā ringa toi me ngā kaiwhakatumatuma tata tonu i te rua tau ki muri. art te-papa museumsandgalleries kelburn places vuw education Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/11/nga-rarangi-korero-o-te-tiriti-i-hunaiaredacted-treaty-panels-debut-as-art Victoria University of Wellington 2025-11-11T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/rare-books-in-the-library-collection-2/ Did you know that Te Papa Tongarewa has a library? The Te Aka Matua Research Library has been supporting the museum’s research since 1867. The library serves as a research […] libraries te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/rare-books-in-the-library-collection-2/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-10-16T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.acwellington.org.nz/age-concern-wellington-and-te-papa-sharing-pacific-knowledge-together/ Age Concern Wellington is proud to collaborate with Te Papa in offering unique opportunities for our social connection group participants to connect with Pacific heritage. On two recent occasions, Te Papa welcomed groups made up of participants from some of Age Concern’s regular programmes for a very special experience. The visits began in a private ... Read more te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups elderly Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.acwellington.org.nz/age-concern-wellington-and-te-papa-sharing-pacific-knowledge-together/ Age Concern Wellington 2025-09-25T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/2025-chatham-islands-excursions/ Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, many Friends of Te Papa. Touring with Hamish and Chris is a rare opportunity to visit the Chathams in a safe and convivial context. The plan is to visit Chatham and Pitt Island, sea and air conditions permitting. te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/2025-chatham-islands-excursions/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-09-02T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/slow-looking-toi-art/ Excited by the new Toi Art galleries at Te Papa? Join Museum Education Specialist Laura Jones for an enjoyable session where we use strategies to help us slow down and […] art te-papa museumsandgalleries communitygroups events Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/slow-looking-toi-art/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-08-06T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://ttwellington.org.nz/2025/06/29/2025-new-world-wellington-open-july-19-20/ Mark your calendars for the 2025 New World Wellington Open on 19 & 20 July 2025. For the 10th consecutive year, this event’s main sponsor is New World Wellington City, 279Wakefield Street, Wellington City (near Te Papa). Enter online! Details: te-papa museumsandgalleries art tabletennis sport wcnhosted Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://ttwellington.org.nz/2025/06/29/2025-new-world-wellington-open-july-19-20/ Table Tennis Wellington 2025-06-29T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/discoveries-from-beneath-the-antarctic-ice-shelf/ Ever been in the right place at the right time? Te Papa Fish Curator Thom Linley joined an international team aboard the state-of-the-art research vessel Falkor to explore previously uncharted […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/discoveries-from-beneath-the-antarctic-ice-shelf/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-06-19T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-21-november-2/ Our Reading Group takes place on the first and third Thursday of the month. The next is installment is Thursday 6 March and will showcase a Te Papa Press publication – […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-21-november-2/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-03-06T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2024/12/13/sniffing-out-seabirds-on-mana-island/ Te Papa vertebrates curator Colin Miskelly recently spent 3 days on Mana Island following a conservation dog searching for well-concealed petrels in the lush vegetation. He kindly agreed to share a ‘blog with a dog’ with us. Miro is a 4-year-old German short-haired pointer cross. He is one of the dogs animals museumsandgalleries art blogs te-papa Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2024/12/13/sniffing-out-seabirds-on-mana-island/ Te Papa's blog 2024-12-13T00:00:00Z -41.087307499999994 174.7814791743982 Mana Island, Porirua, Porirua City, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-3-october-2024/ Reading group 3 October: Te Papa Press will introduce and discuss Leslie Adkin: Farmer Photographer By Athol McCredie. Leslie was a passionate farmer and an even more passionate photographer. He […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-3-october-2024/ Friends of Te Papa 2024-10-03T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group/ Our new Reading Group will take place on the first and third Thursday of the month, starting with Sept 5. Each session will showcase a new Te Papa Press book, with monthly […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group/ Friends of Te Papa 2024-09-05T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/friends-of-te-papa-reading-group/ Our new Reading Group will take place on the first and third Thursday of the month, starting with Sept 5. Each session will showcase a new Te Papa Press book, with monthly […] te-papa books events museumsandgalleries art communitygroups Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/friends-of-te-papa-reading-group/ Friends of Te Papa 2024-08-29T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/discoveries-from-the-bounty-trough/ Earlier this year, Te Papa scientists Andrew Stewart, Thom Linley and Kerry Walton, along with NIWA, were granted a rare opportunity by Ocean Census—a 21-day expedition with the singular goal of discovering as many new species as possible. te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/discoveries-from-the-bounty-trough/ Friends of Te Papa 2024-06-28T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2024/06/12/matariki-korero-whats-in-an-exhibition/ As part of this year’s Matariki celebrations, Exhibition Experience Developer Dan Parke talks about creative storytelling in the Mānawatia a Matariki exhibition space on Rongomaraeroa, the marae here at Te Papa. This piece originally appeared in The Post on Wednesday 12 June.Read more exhibitions matariki te-papa art events museumsandgalleries blogs Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2024/06/12/matariki-korero-whats-in-an-exhibition/ Te Papa's blog 2024-06-12T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2024/05/02/another-phd-student-flies-the-nest/ Each year, several biology and ecology postgraduate students are co-supervised by Te Papa natural history researchers. One of these students, Weixuan Ning, has completed his PhD at Massey University in Plant Biology. His co-supervisors – Botany Curator Heidi Meudt and Associate Professor Jen Tate – talk about his time as a Massey and Te Papa student, and the mahi he has been involved in.Read more te-papa museumsandgalleries art blogs Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2024/05/02/another-phd-student-flies-the-nest/ Te Papa's blog 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/marc-chagall-paris-and-the-russian-avant-garde/ Friends of Te Papa and Te Papa Foundation, in conjunction with Arts Society Wellington, are delighted to offer you this very special opportunity to here from renowned Courtauld Institute of […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/marc-chagall-paris-and-the-russian-avant-garde/ Friends of Te Papa 2024-04-14T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/a-special-friends-members-invitation-ocean-census-niwa-media-event/ Friends of Te Papa is pleased to offer you a unique opportunity to join a media briefing event! Ocean Census, in conjunction with NIWA warmly invite you to join us […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/a-special-friends-members-invitation-ocean-census-niwa-media-event/ Friends of Te Papa 2024-03-10T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://architecture.org.nz/2024/03/02/review-the-drifting-room/ By Paul Harvey What: ‘The Drifting Room’ by Stephen Bain, an event part of The Performance Arcade – Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts Where: Waterfront, East side of Te Papa When: Thursday 22nd February (2pm) How: 8 people enter a tent-like, lightweight structure with the intention to move around, sense and observe the world beyond its […] waterfront te-papa places museumsandgalleries art architecture communitygroups Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://architecture.org.nz/2024/03/02/review-the-drifting-room/ Architectural Centre Inc 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://architecturalcentre.wordpress.com/2024/03/02/review-the-drifting-room/ By Paul Harvey What: ‘The Drifting Room’ by Stephen Bain, an event part of The Performance Arcade – Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts Where: Waterfront, East side of Te Papa When: Thursday 22nd February (2pm) How: 8 people enter a tent-like, lightweight structure with the intention to move around, sense and observe the world beyond its […] waterfront te-papa places museumsandgalleries art architecture communitygroups Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://architecturalcentre.wordpress.com/2024/03/02/review-the-drifting-room/ Architectural Centre Inc 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/day-trip-to-pencarrow-lighthouse/ Join us for a day trip this summer under the expert guidance of geologist, paleontologist and Emeritus Scientist Hamish Campbell. We will take a leisurely drive around the harbour, as […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/day-trip-to-pencarrow-lighthouse/ Friends of Te Papa 2024-01-30T00:00:00Z -41.3598731 174.8479843 Pencarrow Head, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/seasons-greetings/ Our office is closed from Thusday 21 December until Monday 8 January 2023. On behalf of the Friends of Te Papa Committee and the administration office, we thank you for […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/seasons-greetings/ Friends of Te Papa 2023-12-20T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/visit-to-a-private-art-collection/ Friends of Te Papa and the Local Galleries Committee are delighted to offer the opportunity of a special members only tour to view an exceptional art collection in a […] art te-papa museumsandgalleries communitygroups events Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/visit-to-a-private-art-collection/ Friends of Te Papa 2023-11-17T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2023/10/24/leslie-adkins-excursion-to-kapiti-island/ Leslie Adkin (1888–1964) was a farmer by profession, based in Levin. localhistory museumsandgalleries art blogs te-papa Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2023/10/24/leslie-adkins-excursion-to-kapiti-island/ Te Papa's blog 2023-10-23T00:00:00Z -40.8550388 174.91513390786122 Kapiti Island, Kāpiti Coast District, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/kaipara-art-and-cultural-tour/ We are now inviting Expressions of Interest to join the Friends of Te Papa Kaipara and mid-North tour, departing Tuesday 10 October 2023, in association with Claudia Moir of New Zealand Travel Brokers, based in Mangawhai, Northland. northland art te-papa places museumsandgalleries communitygroups events Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/kaipara-art-and-cultural-tour/ Friends of Te Papa 2023-10-09T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand