Join us for an exclusive look at Te Papa Press — and a chance to take home something special.
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 Press is known for creating beautiful, authoritative books that bring New Zealand’s art, history, science, and culture to life. Its titles support major exhibitions, showcase curatorial research, preserve national stories, and shape public understanding. Hearing directly from the person who leads this work is a rare opportunity — and Michael will be sharing insights you won’t find anywhere else.
Michael has a wealth of publishing expertise shaped by years of experience in both Aotearoa and the UK. As Publisher at Te Papa Press, he is constantly thinking about what successful museum publishing looks like in a rapidly evolving environment. His team’s work ensures that Te Papa’s publishing programme remains vibrant, relevant, and closely aligned with the museum’s collections, its research, and the wider reading public.
If you’re interested in how national stories are chosen, or what’s next for one of Aotearoa’s leading presses, this is an event worth attending in person.
For more information: AGM 2026