Building The Stage We Stand On: Director's Talk & High Tea with Lyndee-Jane Rutherford

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In this intimate conversation with Director Lyndee-Jane Rutherford, we will hear about what she looks for when selecting plays, how she works with her creative teams and actors on big themes that resonate with audiences and how she approaches working with content of social and political power, and why this is important to the work she does. Enjoy an Eat Your Art Out High Tea (included in your ticket price) while hearing Lyndee-Jane speak on leadership, legacy, creation, impact and theatre that changes the world.

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Rare Books in the Library Collection

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 and reference resource, with strengths in New Zealand and Māori history, natural history, art, and photography. The crown jewel of the

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Rare Books in the Library Collection (ii)

  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 and reference resource, with strengths in New Zealand and Māori history, natural history, art, and photography. The crown jewel of the

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Reading Group 16 October 2025: Marsden Books

Our Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. The next is installment is Thursday 16 October: Bryony Hogg from Marsden Books will share with us her top picks for the month, this month she'll discuss: There are so many good books coming out this month that Bryony

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Vietnam and Cambodia Tour

20 April 2026 - 4 May 2026 Join our unforgettable small group guided tour through the heart of Southeast Asia! Explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi, cruise the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, and wander the charming lanes of Hoi An. Discover the pulse of Saigon, cruise the

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Thank You from the Library

Thanks to the generous koha from Friends of Te Papa Reading Group attendees, we're continuing to transform one of our most valuable research collections. Your …

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Vietnam and Cambodia Tour

20 April 2026 - 4 May 2026 Join our unforgettable small group guided tour through the heart of Southeast Asia! Explore the vibrant streets …

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