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Hilary Kay charmed the crowd

Soundings Theatre at Te Papa was packed with a crowd eager to hear from the famous toy expert. We were in the palm of her hand – oohing and aahing over the gorgeous and …

Read more |May 3, 2014

“A very positive and constructive relationship”

“The Friends of Te Papa have enjoyed a very positive and constructive relationship with Michael Houlihan during his time as CEO of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa” said the President of the Friends of Te Papa, Gordon Shroff,

Read more |May 1, 2014

Christchurch tour update

The Friends tour to Christchurch in 2013 included a visit to College House. In this short film, Sir Miles Warren talks about why College House was designed in such different way from most university halls of residence, and what he calls Warren and Mahoney’s ‘best ever room’.

Read more |May 1, 2014

Art Appreciation Course

At her well attended lecture to Friends on Sunday 6 April, Hilary Kay mentioned her new Art Appreciation Course – soon to be launched in New Zealand…she has brought together 12 passionate art specialists to create an introductory course, designed to provide students with a broad understanding of western art, its history and

Read more |May 1, 2014

2014 membership draw

Members whose renewal was received in the office by Friday 4 April were entered into the draw. We are delighted to announce the winners

Read more |May 1, 2014

Membership renewal time

By now you will have received your renewal form for 2014 /2015 and you can renew your membership online.

Read more |March 25, 2014

Back of House tour : Le Ministère de la Marine

See the print that inspired the play! Go back of house with Rebecca Rice Curator Historical NZ Art and David Maskill Senior Lecturer in art history to talk about the artist Charles Meryon and in particular his work Le Ministère de la Marine which inspired the current play at Circa Pasefika by Stuart Hoar

Read more |February 26, 2014

China: Throne of Emperors

China: Throne of Emperors comes exclusively to Te Papa from the National Museum of China. Opening on 22 March. Objects from seven dynasties… silks 2000 years old…silver spouted bowls created during the time of Genghis Khan… early weapons, weights and coins

Read more |February 24, 2014

Friends Degustation Dinners

At Degustation dinners held on Monday and Tuesday last week, the Friends were treated to more culinary and wine delights from the amazing Executive Chef Bernd Lippmann and the Marlborough vineyard Terravin. The matching of food and wine was an art in itself and gasps of delight greeted every course. Not only was the food […]

Read more |February 5, 2014

Shapeshifter: outdoor sculpture exhibition

One of summer’s keenly anticipated arts events returns soon, when Lower Hutt’s beautiful Civic Gardens are brought to life by the sixth Shapeshifter outdoor sculpture exhibition. Over the past twelve years, Shapeshifter has evolved to become one of the premier sculpture exhibitions in New Zealand. Guy Ngan, Tanya Ashken and Mia Hamilton are amongst 58 […]

Read more |February 5, 2014