History Curator Katie Cooper will explore the role of food in New Zealand’s rural communities, and how meals are used to mark social boundaries and cement social bonds.
Trust in God and keep the kettle boiling
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Cartoons – will they survive the digital age?
Hear a lively discussion between award-winning cartoonists Toby Morris and Sharon Murdoch, cartoon historian Ian Grant, and Ian Fraser as moderator as they explore the topic "Cartoons – will they survive the digital age?"
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St Mary of the Angels
St Mary of the Angels is an outstanding example of "ferro-concrete" Gothic design and is certainly Wellington's pre-eminent ecclesiastic architect Frederick de Jersey Clere's best known church.
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Landscapes - McCahon, Angus, Woollaston
Other highlights include a particularly lovely Graham Sidney watercolour of a South Island early morning rural scene that captured that still chill atmosphere just brilliantly, …
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Essays in memory of Jonathan Mane-Wheoki
You are invited to join friends and colleagues of the late Jonathan Mane-Wheoki for the launch of a book of essays to be published in …
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Frances Hodgkins — her formative years
‘Rich and interesting’ was how Tony Mackle, art historian, described his research into Frances Hodgkins’ formative years, and ‘rich and interesting’ was his address to …
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E Mervyn Taylor
Recently Friends had the rare opportunity to see a selection of E Mervyn Taylor’s prints, drawings and water colours,.. Tony Mackle explained the complexities of …
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Cook's tour entrances capacity crowd
Walter Cook took his audience on an entrancing and inspiring journey through the story of modern design, with the central theme of ‘Liberty Style in …
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Exploring the power of digital technology
Under the expert guidance of Miri Young and the team of Hinātore, Te Papa’s magical new Learning Lab, a group of Friends recently explored the …
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Te Papa Foundation
"We are very excited about Te Papa Foundation because it provides a new vehicle of support for the work of this fantastic institution," said Her …
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Coat and bag check, still free for members
Coat and bag check remains free for members. If you show your current membership card you will not be charged …
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President's Column: July 2017
You will have noticed the high white walls that have gone up opposite Espresso on Level 4. Keep watch on these, as the art team …
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