Join the Friends on a visit to McLeavey Gallery, the longest running dealer gallery in New Zealand, which is celebrating its fiftieth birthday with an exhibition of 50 outstanding art works from Gallery Artists. 50 Years, 50 Knockout Works has been curated by Olivia and Hilary McLeavey.
McLeavey Gallery celebrates 50 years
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High heel heaven
The third in the series of lectures to be presented by Dr Peter McNeil with the overall theme 'Fashion matters: fashion, art and society'. Dr McNeil is is a world figure in fashion research and has worked globally between Australia, Sweden and Finland...
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Pretty gentlemen
The fourth in the series of lectures to be presented by Dr Peter McNeil with the overall theme 'Fashion matters: fashion, art and society'. Dr McNeil is is a world figure in fashion research and has worked globally between Australia, Sweden and Finland...
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Everyday Te Reo IV
In response to demand, we are pleased to offer members another opportunity to attend a repeat series of Joan Costello’s te reo classes. Come and enjoy this wonderful opportunity to become more familiar with the pronunciation of Maori and an understanding of Maori protocols.
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The history of jewellery with John Benjamin
John Benjamin, a noted jewellery expert and regular contributor to BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow will give a talk on The History of Jewellery from Elizabeth I to Elizabeth Taylor followed by a workshop and jewellery appraisal on Sunday 7 October in Thorndon.
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Travel with friends to Egypt ii
Exclusive highlights include seamless travel in Egypt, being met inside immigration for fast tracking visa applications, a special welcome cocktail party ‘in the shadow of the pyramids’, and admission to additional sites that require a special licence to enter. ..
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New Caledonia with Hamish Campbell
Te Papa geologist Hamish Campbell is expanding his annual trips to embrace not only Eastern Zealandia (Chatham Islands) but Northern Zealandia (New Caledonia). In July 2019 Hamish will lead a New Caledonia geology adventure. Limited to 15 participants, this small geological sampling party promises to be a unique
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Encounters with portraits
Encounters is not a direct translation as the Māori title carries meanings of multiple perspectives. Portraits inevitably involve an encounter: between the sitter, the artist …
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Revolutionary dress
The fifth in the series of lectures to be presented by Dr Peter McNeil with the overall theme 'Fashion matters: fashion, art and society'. …
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Magic fashion
The sixth in the series of lectures to be presented by Dr Peter McNeil with the overall theme 'Fashion matters: fashion, art and society'. …
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An evening with Dame Robin White
Dame Robin gave fascinating insights into the creation of three large tapa or bark cloth artworks, known as masi in Fiji; Something is happening here; …
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Modern Girls in Bed
Circa Theatre offers Friends of Te Papa a discount to Modern Girls in Bed an irreverent comedy about sisters, strength, and what happens when two …
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President’s Column: September 2018
Spring has brought a wealth of art treats for Friends to enjoy. We are still talking about the evening with Dame Robin White who gave …
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